The DeSaulnier Digest: Mark Secures Over $15 Million for Community Projects in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
I am proud to announce that I was able to secure over $15.2 million for community projects across Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the 2024 appropriations bill that President Biden signed into law on Saturday. This funding will go to 15 projects in our community to address homelessness and the high cost of living, improve transportation systems and infrastructure, bolster public safety, protect the environment, and expand access to quality education. You can learn more about each of these projects and how they will make a difference in our district by clicking here.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
STATE OF THE UNION
Congressman DeSaulnier and Superintendent Lynn Mackey Discuss SOTU
In preparation for last Thursday's State of the Union, Congressman DeSaulnier went live on Facebook with his guest, Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey, to talk about the importance of expanding educational opportunity in the United States and how we can support children here in our district and across the country. Click here or on the image below to learn more:
IN THE NEWS
DeSaulnier and Superintendent Mackey Join KTVU ahead of State of the Union
In advance of President Biden's State of the Union address, Congressman DeSaulnier and Superintendent Mackey joined KTVU to discuss their shared efforts to expand education opportunity and what they hoped to hear from the President as it relates to investments in education. To tune in, click here or on the image below:
Congressman DeSaulnier Reflects on State of the Union Address with NBC Bay Area
Mark joined NBC Bay Area following President Biden's State of the Union to discuss President Biden and House Democrats' efforts to support workers, protect democracy, continue building our economy, and more as well as the vision the President laid out to continue moving our country forward. Click here or on the image below to tune in:
DeSaulnier Talks Aviation Safety with ABC7
As a senior member on the House Transportation & Infrastructure's Subcommittee on Aviation, Mark is committed to improving safety and working to modernize our aviation systems. Congressman DeSaulnier sat down with ABC7 news following a recent mechanical issue on a United Airlines flight departing from SFO. Click here or on the image below to hear more about the work Congressman DeSaulnier and House Democrats are doing to promote higher safety standards:
MEETINGS IN THE D.C. OFFICE
Mark Meets with Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District
Congressman DeSaulnier met with members of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District to hear updates on the work they are doing to improve safety on and around the bridge. Mark was also pleased to hear about their work to increase access to ferry transportation across the Bay, which would help to reduce emissions and mitigate congestion on our roads.
Mark Discusses Housing Issues with the California Association of Realtors
DeSaulnier met with the California Association of Realtors to discuss a number of key housing and real estate matters, including the importance of expanding affordable housing options in high-cost areas like California.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Congressman DeSaulnier Supports Long-Term Government Funding
Since October 1, 2023, House Republican Leadership have had to pass five separate short-term funding extensions to avoid a government shutdown, while they kept pushing for drastic cuts to programs Americans rely on. After finally engaging in meaningful talks with Democrats, an agreement was reached on half of the outstanding funding bills, which was swiftly passed in the House and Senate and signed into law by President Biden. This bill also included the $15.2 million in funding directly for projects in California’s 10th Congressional District mentioned above. The second half of government funding must now be passed and signed into law by March 22nd.
Mark Opposes Bill to Deregulate Wall Street
Various federal regulations on investment products promote transparency and accountability, helping consumers save and invest with confidence. Last week, House Republicans advanced a bill (H.R. 2799) that would roll back regulations and leave consumers less protected from fraud and risky investments. Despite Congressman DeSaulnier’s opposition, this bill passed the House by a vote of 212-to-205.
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