The DeSaulnier Digest: Democrats Remain Open to Bipartisanship
After the extreme faction of the Republican Party voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, Republicans in the House remain unable to come to a consensus on electing a new Speaker. Last week, Congressman Jim Jordan, one of the most extreme MAGA Republicans and right-hand-man to ex-President Trump, failed three times to get enough votes to win the Speakership and has since ended his bid for the position.
House rules are clear that no other business can be done until there is a Speaker, so Republican disunity and dysfunction has rendered the House unable to conduct legislative business, which is especially problematic as we inch closer to a government shutdown on November 17th and as our allies around the world are in need of aid.
My fellow Democrats and I continue to make clear to our colleagues across the aisle that there is a bipartisan path forward if they are willing to work with us and govern through consensus in the best interest of the country.
| Sincerely, Mark DeSaulnier Member of Congress |
UPDATES FROM D.C. AND THE DISTRICT
Congressman DeSaulnier Visits National Cancer Institute
Mark visited the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Maryland on Friday where he toured the facility and saw firsthand how NCI facilitates cancer research and provides educational resources. Congressman DeSaulnier is the co-founder and co-chair of the Cancer Survivors Caucus and, as a cancer survivor himself, he is passionate about finding solutions to fight this disease and make treatment more accessible.
Team DeSaulnier Celebrates Free Speech Week with CCTV
Our office joined Contra Costa Television's Open House last week to celebrate Free Speech Week and Community Media Day. It was wonderful to learn more about their work to promote accessible local journalism and to connect Contra Costa residents.
IN THE NEWS
Congressman DeSaulnier Discusses Republican Dysfunction with CBS Bay Area
As House Republicans failed once again last week to select a new Speaker so Congress can get back to work on behalf of the American people, Mark sat down with CBS Bay Area to discuss how Democrats remain united and ready to work with Republicans on a bipartisan path forward. Tune in by clicking here or on the image below.
Mark Commends Biden Administration Action to Improve Mental Health Care
As Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, & Pensions, Congressman DeSaulnier has been working with Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott to ensure that mental health care is just as affordable and accessible as physical health care. Representatives DeSaulnier and Scott joined together to applaud the Biden Administration’s recent action to increase parity. To learn more, click here or on the image below.
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