The DeSaulnier Digest: Calling All Veterans!
I am excited to share that I am hosting a town hall and resource fair for local veterans in San Ramon at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center on Friday, February 20th. If you are a veteran, join us from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. to hear updates on my work in Congress to support veterans and to connect directly with federal agencies and Veteran Service Organizations to learn about the services that may be available to you.
Veterans interested in attending should email my team at CA10.RSVP@mail.house.govor call our office at (925) 933-2660.
I look forward to this wonderful event for veterans of all ages!
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Town Hall in Pleasant Hill
On Saturday, Mark hosted a packed town hall at Valley View Middle School in Pleasant Hill where he discussed his recent vote against ICE funding, House Democrats' efforts to lower health care costs, and more. He also took questions from constituents about judicial reform, protecting Head Start programs, and the importance of Congress acting as a strong check on the Trump Administration. If you missed the town hall, you can watch a recording by clicking here or on the image below.
ON THE HOUSE FLOOR
Mark Opposes Additional Funding for ICE
Last week, the House of Representatives considered a bill (H.R. 7148) to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Department of Homeland Security agencies through February 13th as well as several other cabinet agencies for the rest of the current fiscal year. Congressman DeSaulnier voted against this bill and opposes giving ICE any additional funding because of the agency's lawless and unconstitutional actions. This bill sets up another funding deadline later this week, and Congressman DeSaulnier has been clear that any future funding package must include bare minimum reforms like requiring ICE agents to wear identification and body cameras, and prohibiting them from wearing face coverings or military style uniforms.
Congressman DeSaulnier Recaps Our 2025 on House Floor
Mark took to the House Floor last week to share a recap of constituent services from the past year and to remind constituents that our office is working on their behalf day in and day out. To watch his full floor speech, click here or on the image below.
IN COMMITTEE
Congressman DeSaulnier Urges Guardrails for AI in Workplaces
From basic chatbots to complex commercial uses, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly been adopted in schools, homes, and workplaces across the country. Last week, theHouse Education & Workforce Committee's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on how AI is being used to increase productivity in workplaces. As the top Democrat on the subcommittee, Congressman DeSaulnierdiscussed the potential downsides of increasing AI adoption for workers, including privacy and surveillance concerns, and stressed the need for appropriate guardrails that protect workers' rights. To see his remarks, click here or on the image below.
Mark Supports Higher Education and Affordability
Last year, Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill, which funds tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting programs working Americans rely on like SNAP, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, and federal student loan forgiveness. Last week, the House Education & Workforce Committee's Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing on college affordability. During his remarks, Congressman DeSaulnierdiscussed how higher education plays an important role in social mobility and how Republicans' Big Ugly Bill is making it less affordable for students and working Americans. To hear his remarks, click here or on the image below.
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