The DeSaulnier Digest: Democrats Avert Government Shutdown
After weeks of pushing partisan spending bills that were bound to fail and leading the country to the brink of a government shutdown, Speaker McCarthy finally reversed course and allowed a vote on a bipartisan funding bill that my Democratic colleagues and I have been advocating for. The last-minute bill was passed into law, with more Democratic votes in the House than Republican ones, mere hours before the government was set to shut down. This short-term spending bill will fund the government until November 17th and while I was disappointed that it did not include funding for Ukraine, I intend to hold Speaker McCarthy to his word that he will hold a vote to provide funding to Ukraine soon.
Immediately following Saturday's vote on the short-term spending bill, I hosted a Facebook Live town hall to provide an update. If you were unable to join us, you can watch a recording of the event by clicking here or on the image below.
IN THE NEWS
Mark Discusses Democrats' Successful Effort to Avert Shutdown with NBC Bay Area
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Congressman DeSaulnier Reflects on Senator Feinstein's Legacy on FOX 2
From serving as the first woman mayor of San Francisco to becoming the longest-tenured female Senator in history, Dianne Feinstein helped inspire and lead a generation of women. Following her passing, Mark spoke with FOX 2 about the legacy she leaves and the debt of gratitude the Bay Area and the entire country owe her for her decades of public service. You can hear the conversation by clicking here or on the image below.
D.C. UPDATES
Congressman DeSaulnier Discusses Water Infrastructure Investments at Committee Hearing
At a recent Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, Congressman DeSaulnier discussed how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that he proudly supported will help California protect the Delta and prepare for climate challenges. To learn more, click here or on the image below.
Congressman DeSaulnier Joins California Forward Panel
California Forward does invaluable work bringing business, labor, and community leaders together to create sustainable growth. Congressman DeSaulnier recently had the opportunity to share his expertise on their panel about developing our infrastructure and energy workforce in California, top priorities of his in Congress.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) met with the Berkeley Food Institute to learn more about the incredible work they are doing to advocate for a fair and accessible food system. We are grateful to the Berkeley Food Institute for all they do to fight hunger.
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