The DeSaulnier Digest: March District Work Period
Across the country, House Democrats are holding town halls in our communities to hear directly from constituents concerned about the actions of the Trump Administration, particularly attempts to dismantle public education, rip away health care, and gut Social Security.
This past District Work Period, I held my third in-person town hall this year in Concord to provide an update on how Democrats in Congress are fighting back against the Administration and recent court cases won as part of these efforts and to take your questions. As always, I was heartened by the overwhelming participation and, as I head back to Washington this week, I am grateful to be able to bring your perspectives with me to the halls of Congress.
If you were not able to join the conversation, you can watch a recording of the event by clicking here or on the image below. We will also be hosting more town halls in the coming weeks - stay tuned through this newsletter and our social media channels for announcements about these events. I look forward to engaging with you soon.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE NEWS
Town Hall Coverage
Before Thursday's town hall, Congressman DeSaulnier spoke with NBC Bay Area News to reiterate his deep concerns regarding the Trump Administration's slashing of the federal government and Republicans' attempts to cut Social Security and Medicaid. To read more, click here.
CBS News Bay Area also spotlighted last week's town hall in an article linked here and we were proud to be recognized on national news for our turnout by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, which you can watch here.
DEMOCRATS UNITED AGAINST CUTS TO MEDICAID
Congressman DeSaulnier Holds Medicaid Roundtable to Discuss Impact of Republican Proposed Cuts
Mark convened health care providers and advocates for a Medicaid roundtable to discuss how the Republican-proposed Medicaid cuts would harm children, families, seniors, and the disability community here in the Bay Area and around the country. The discussion reiterated the devastating impact these cuts would have by denying lifesaving care to millions of Americans, and Congressman DeSaulnier continues to stand with his Democratic colleagues in strongly opposing these cuts.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Mark Continues Small Business Listening Tour in Lafayette
During the latest round of his Small Business Listening Tour and as we close out Women’s History Month, Mark visited women-owned and women-run small businesses in Lafayette to hear first-hand how we can continue to support our Main Street businesses on the federal level. Thank you to Lamorinda Music, Metro, Orchard Nursery, and Floral Arts Florist for hosting Team DeSaulnier and for the productive conversation about the value and challenges of running a small business.
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Roundtable with Women Community Leaders
In honor of Women’s History Month, Congressman DeSaulnier hosted a virtual women’s roundtable with community leaders to hear updates on their critical work throughout CA-10 and to discuss key issues including access to reproductive care, pay equity, and how we can continue advancing opportunities for women in our community.
Mark Connects with City of Pleasant Hill and Town of Moraga Leaders
Congressman DeSaulnier joined the Pleasant Hill City Council meeting and welcomed Moraga leaders to his Walnut Creek District Office to discuss how he and our office can continue to support CA-10 cities and towns in Congress.
DeSaulnier Holds March Mobile District Office Hours
Congressman DeSaulnier joined constituents and community leaders in Mobile District Office Hours last week to talk about federal issues ranging from supporting public education to investing in transportation and improving behavioral health services.
Congressman DeSaulnier Visits Joybound People & Pets
As a dog person and proud owner of North, Mark was excited to join Joybound People & Pets in Walnut Creek to tour their improved facility, discuss their work promoting mental wellbeing through their service animal program, and, of course, interact with their animals.
Mark Joins Panel on Youth Civic Engagement at UC Berkeley
Congressman DeSaulnier discussed the importance of youth civic engagement and answered questions from students and guests as a panelist for the Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley's Reclaiming Civic Power panel. Go Bears!
Congressman DeSaulnier Sits Down with Local Edward Jones Investments Team
Mark visited a local branch of Edward Jones Investments to discuss the value of financial education for young people and their families and legislation that he has supported to encourage integration of financial education in secondary schools.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Congressman DeSaulnier Opposes Atrocious Attacks on the Department of Education
Across the country, students are struggling, with a recent study finding that more than two-thirds of eighth graders can’t read at grade level. Last week, rather than providing more resources to our schools to support our nation’s students and families, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. As a senior member of the House Committee on Education & Workforce, Congressman DeSaulnier joined a resolution demanding information on the impact of dismantling the Department and urged his Republican colleagues to listen to the thousands of students, teachers, and families in their districts who will be harmed by this reckless action and fight back with him.
POST OF THE WEEK
BY THE NUMBERS
