The DeSaulnier Digest: Democrats Pass Historic Support for American Families and the Planet
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HOUSE DEMOCRATS PASS HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN FAMILIES AND OUR PLANET
DeSaulnier Votes to Address Climate Crisis, Cut Drug Prices, and Promote Tax Fairness
On Friday, House Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5387), which will lower prescription drug costs and expand access to health care, create jobs, reduce carbon emissions, and support small businesses.
Specifically, this legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 220-to-207, will invest $369 billion in the fight against climate change, allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs, ensure that large corporations pay a minimum 15% tax rate, increase tax enforcement against wealthy tax cheats, and support other critical priorities for American families. Previously passed by the Senate, this legislation now heads to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Walking Town Hall
Mark recently hosted a Walking Town Hall at Thurgood Marshall Regional Park - Home of the Port Chicago 50, which was a great opportunity to connect with community members on issues important to them, provide an update on House Democrats' efforts, and enjoy a short hike at the future East Bay Regional Park District site.
DeSaulnier Tours UCSF's Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building
Congressman DeSaulnier visited UCSF's Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building last week for a tour of its state-of-the-art facility and to discuss its collaborative efforts to further scientific research in this field and to provide quality care to patients. DeSaulnier is the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cancer Survivors Caucus and advancing cancer treatment is of personal importance to him.
IN THE NEWS
Congressman DeSaulnier Discusses Port Chicago 50 with KCBS Radio
Following the deadly explosion at Port Chicago in 1944, 50 African American servicemembers refused to return to the same dangerous working conditions that caused the disaster and were wrongfully convicted of mutiny. Congressman DeSaulnier joined KCBS to discuss his work in Congress to exonerate the Port Chicago 50, righting this historical wrong. Click here or on the image below to tune in.
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