The DeSaulnier Digest: Mark Stands up for Students
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Mark's efforts to support students as a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce;
- A tribute on the House Floor to notable Contra Costan; and
- Congressman DeSaulnier's engagement with constituents in D.C.
IN COMMITTEE: DEMOCRATS SUPPORT STUDENTS
Mark Offers Solutions to Help Parents Stay Involved in Children's Education
While Republicans are politicizing the classroom and attempting to overhaul the education system at the federal level, Congressman DeSaulnier offered an amendment to their misguided bill, the Parents Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5), that would actually support students by expanding access to Statewide Family Engagement Centers, a program he authored that helps parents become more involved in their child's education. To see Congressman DeSaulnier talk about his amendment at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, click here or on the image below.
ON THE HOUSE FLOOR
Congressman DeSaulnier Honors Alfred Hoffmeister
This week, Congressman DeSaulnier spoke on the House floor to recognize the life and service of Alfred "Al" Hoffmeister, a World War II veteran from Concord who passed away at the end of last year. To watch Congressman DeSaulnier's remarks, click here or on the image below.
DeSaulnier Votes to Stop Unauthorized Military Action
Current military action in Syria began more than seven years ago without the constitutional requirement to get this military action authorized by Congress. Congress has the duty to debate and determine whether or not to authorize the use of military force, including in Syria. Congressman DeSaulnier voted last week on H.Con.Res. 21 to remove unauthorized deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Syria unless and until Congress specifically authorizes it. Despite his support for this resolution, it failed by a vote of 103-to-321.
Republicans Champion Bill to Make Internet Less Safe
The House recently considered the so-called Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act (H.R. 140), which would make it easier to spread foreign propaganda, promote hateful and violent content on line, and undermine our democracy. Despite Congressman DeSaulnier's opposition, H.R. 140 passed by a vote of 219-to-206.
CA-10 IN D.C.
Congressman DeSaulnier Meets with Contra Costa Firefighters
Mark sat down with Contra Costa Firefighters to discuss the critical work they do to protect our communities and what can be done on the federal level to lend support to their life-saving operations.
Bay Area Council Visits D.C.
The Bay Area Council's D.C. delegation joined the Congressman for a conversation on their shared efforts to safeguard California's environment and support commuters. The group also discussed incoming funding to the Bay Area thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS & Science Act.
Rep. DeSaulnier Meets with Golden Gate Bridge Officials
The Congressman met with officials and staff of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District to discuss federal funding opportunities and to learn more about the District's new Seismic Retrofit and Suicide Deterrent System projects.
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