The DeSaulnier Digest: On the Floor, In Committee, and At Home
Last week, our nation witnessed another shocking incident of gun violence. From the assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman earlier this summer to the killing of Charlie Kirk, we must categorically reject political violence and recognize it as a threat to our democracy.
In the aftermath of these events, I am more committed than ever to healing our country from division and continuing my work in Congress to pass commonsense gun safety reforms. As always, if I can ever be of assistance to you or your family, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Fire Safety Town Hall in Orinda
On Saturday, Mark welcomed constituents to a Fire Safety Town Hall with special guests Moraga-Orinda Fire District Chief Jeff Isaacs and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Chief Lewis Broschard. Congressman DeSaulnier shared information on the federal role in wildfire prevention and response and the panelists highlighted work being done at the local level to keep our communities safe amid rising fire danger due to climate change. If you missed the event, click here or on the image below to view a recording.
Team DeSaulnier Marks 24 Years Since Attacks on September 11th
Our team fanned out across the district to join memorial events honoring the victims of the attacks on September 11, 2001 and the heroic actions of first responders and other helpers.
IN COMMITTEE
DeSaulnier Denounces Administration's Attacks on Working People
Due to the Trump Administration's assault on the rights and protections of workers, the health and safety of working Americans today is under increasing threat. Rather than discussing how the Administration has been undoing years of progress for American workers, recently the House Education & Workforce Committee's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing targeting labor unions. As the top Democrat on the Subcommittee, Congressman DeSaulnier highlighted the diversity of the labor movement in the United States, the movement's history as a leading force countering antisemitism and other forms of prejudice, and the actions that the Administration has been taking that undermine protections for workers. To see his remarks, click here or on the image below.