The DeSaulnier Digest: New Speaker of the House Elected
House Republicans last week elected Representative Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker of the House after 22 days without a Speaker. The vacancy prevented the House from considering legislation to fund the government beyond the November 17th deadline, provide assistance to address global conflicts, and address other critical priorities. While I opposed the election of Speaker Johnson due to his anti-democracy, anti-LBTQ, and anti-woman record in Congress, I hope House Republicans will work with Democrats to address the pressing issues facing our nation and the world.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
DISTRICT UPDATES
Congressman DeSaulnier To Host Veterans Town Hall & Resource Fair
With Veterans Day just around the corner, Congressman DeSaulnier is hosting a Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair to connect local veterans with resources from federal agencies and Veteran Service Organizations to make sure they are informed about the benefits that may be available to them. This is a wonderful opportunity for veterans of any age to come and hear from experts about benefits that they have earned. Mark will be joining virtually because of the House voting schedule, but several organizations will be on-site and available to answer questions.
To RSVP, please email CA10.rsvp@mail.house.gov. We hope you’ll join us or share this invitation with any local veterans you know!
Mark Hosts Facebook Live Town Hall
Congressman DeSaulnier hosted a virtual town hall from Washington D.C. to discuss the race for the Speaker of the House and the situation in Israel and Gaza. Listen in by clicking here or on the image below:
2023 Congressional App Challenge
Reminder: Our 2023 Congressional App Challenge closes on Wednesday, November 1st at 9 a.m. PST. This is a great opportunity for CA-10 students to show off their coding skills and for a chance to have their app featured on the U.S. House of Representatives' website. Register by clicking here or on the image below!
IN THE HOUSE
Mark Opposes Funding Bill with Harmful Climate and Energy Provisions
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4394), which would provide funding for the U.S. Department of Energy, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies, includes several Republican-authored provisions that would cut funding to energy efficiency programs, environmental cleanup activities, and programs that advance the deployment of innovative energy technology. This bill would build on Republican efforts to pull back the great climate investments passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act and other Biden Administration efforts to address climate. Despite Congressman DeSaulnier's strong opposition, this bill passed the House by a vote of 210-to-199.
IN THE NEWS
Congressman DeSaulnier joined ABC7 News to talk about the selection of the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Tune in by clicking here or on the image below to hear more from Congressman DeSaulnier on Mike Johnson’s extreme voting record and his history in leading election denial efforts.
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