The DeSaulnier Digest: CA-10 Commemorates Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an opportunity for us to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. We attended Memorial Day events around the district to pay tribute to the brave men and women who laid down their lives for our nation. As we mark Memorial Day, we are proud to honor their memories and restate our commitment to supporting servicemembers and military families.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE NEWS
Mark Discusses Aviation Safety Efforts with NBC Bay Area
Following House passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act, Congressman DeSaulnier spoke with NBC Bay Area about the provisions he authored to reduce near-miss incidents that were included in the bill. Tune in by clicking here or on the image below.
IN COMMITTEE
Mark Stands Up Against Attacks on Unions
On the Committee on Education and the Workforce, the Republican Majority hosted their fifth hearing in the last year and a half attacking labor unions and the right to collectively bargain. Tune in here as Congressman DeSaulnier sets the record straight as both a former small business owner and union member about how we can support workers and high road employers.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Team DeSaulnier Visits San Francisco Passport Agency & USCIS San Francisco Field Office
We stopped by the San Francisco Passport Agency and the USCIS San Francisco Field Office to meet with Congressional Liaisons, tour the offices, and learn more about their critical work first-hand. This is also a great reminder to check that your passport is up-to-date as we approach travel season.
Brentwood Students Win C-SPAN StudentCam Competition
C-SPAN's StudentCam competition spotlights student documentarians focusing on issues of national importance. Three students from Heritage High School in Brentwood were selected as winners and we were proud to celebrate with them at a special awards ceremony.
D.C. MEETINGS
Mark Meets with CA-10 Students in D.C.
Congressman DeSaulnier met with students of the Contra Costa Jewish Day School to give them a tour of the D.C. office and to talk about his work in Congress.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
DeSaulnier Votes Against Bills to Advance Misguided Policy on Cryptocurrency
While cryptocurrency has improved digital systems of finance, there is still a need to ensure adequate consumer protections. Last week, the House considered two bills that would advance misguided policy on cryptocurrency. H.R. 4763 would regulate cryptocurrency as a commodity, eliminating a number of important consumer protections that apply to securities and H.R. 5403 would prevent federal innovation in digital currency. Despite Congressman DeSaulnier's opposition, H.R. 4763 passed the House by a vote of 279-to-136 and H.R. 5403 passed the House by a vote of 216-to-192.
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