The DeSaulnier Digest: Mark Continues Aviation Safety Efforts Following Alaska Airlines Incident
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find more information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's aviation safety efforts following the recent Alaska Airlines incident;
- CA-10’s recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and
- Updates on Congressional Democrats’ work to support hardworking Americans.
MARK LEADS ON AVIATION SAFETY
New York Times Covers Mark’s Long History of Advocating for Aviation Safety Reform
Since the 2017 near-miss incident at San Francisco International Airport, Congressman DeSaulnier has been sounding the alarm on the need to update our aviation technology and systems in order to protect the flying public. Specifically, he has been calling for adoption of the international standard of 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, an effort the New York Times highlighted as part of its coverage of the Alaska Airlines incident. Click here or on the image below to learn more.
Congressman DeSaulnier Discusses Alaska Airlines Incident with KTVU
Following the recent Alaska Airlines safety incident, Congressman DeSaulnier sat down with KTVU to discuss his work as a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee to prioritize passenger safety and avoid situations like this in the future by modernizing our aviation systems. You can watch the full interview by clicking here or on the image below.
Mark Talks Aviation Safety with ABC7
Mark also spoke with ABC7 about how his legislative efforts, including his Safe Landings Act, would help prevent incidents like the one on Alaska Airlines from occurring. Click here or on the image below to tune in.
CA-10 MARKS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Our office attended events in Antioch, Concord, and San Ramon to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and to celebrate Dr. King's legacy. In Congress, Mark is working each day to honor this legacy by advancing policies that promote equity and justice for all Americans.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
DeSaulnier Leads on Health Care Affordability
Around 160 million Americans have health insurance through their job or a family member's job. As the top Democrat on the Committee on Education and the Workforce's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, health care affordability is one of Mark's top priorities. At a recent subcommittee hearing, Mark discussed the need to build on the success of the Affordable Care Act, the American Rescue Plan, and the Inflation Reduction Act by lowering prescription drug costs for all Americans. To see Congressman DeSaulnier's remarks at the hearing, click here or on the image below.
Congressman DeSaulnier Opposes Effort to Derail American Leadership in Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure
In 2023, the Federal Highway Administration issued a Buy America regulation requiring EV chargers to be made of at least 55% domestically made components. This regulation provides certainty for manufacturers as they move forward with developing EV chargers and accelerating deployment of EVs. However, House Republicans advanced a resolution (S.J. Res. 38) to overturn this regulation and revert to a 1980s policy without Buy America requirements. Congressman DeSaulnier spoke against this resolution during debate on the House floor, highlighting the harm it could cause to the significant investments in EV chargers made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as well as how it would hinder our efforts to protect the planet from harmful emissions and bring down gas costs for American families. Despite the Congressman's opposition, this resolution passed the House by a vote of 209-to-198. To see Congressman DeSaulnier's remarks on this resolution, click here or on the image below.
DeSaulnier Opposes Anti-Worker Resolution
When workers come together to bargain collectively for better wages, hours, and working conditions, workers, families, and our entire economy succeed. But they can only negotiate for these things if all parties with power to control their employment are required to be at the table. The Biden Administration's joint employer rule makes sure that's possible. Congressman DeSaulnier spoke out and voted against a Republican resolution to undo that rule (H.J.Res. 98), which despite his opposition, passed by a vote of 206-to-177. To view his comments, click here or on the image below.
Mark Supports Relief from Corporate Misconduct
In cases of corporate misconduct that cause widespread harm, such as violations of consumer or environmental protections, the federal government sometimes negotiates legal settlements that include payments to nonprofit or community-based organizations that help with relief for those impacted. House Republicans recently advanced a bill (H.R. 788) that would end this practice and deprive victims of corporate wrongdoing from meaningful relief. Despite Mark's opposition, this bill passed the House by a vote of 211-to-197.
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