The DeSaulnier Digest: Passport Help

With the busy travel season just around the corner, our office and the U.S. passport agency are receiving an extremely high volume of inquiries. Based on current demand and processing times, we encourage you to submit your passport applications at least 4-5 months in advance to be sure you are prepared for any international travel. For more guidance on the process and current estimated wait times, you can visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html.

Our office may be able to helpif you are traveling in the next 5 days and need an appointment or you are within 2 weeks of your travel date need of expedited issuance of your passport.If this applies to you, please feel free to contact our office at 925-933-2660.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Congressman DeSaulnier Continues Education Listening Tour
Mark continued his Education Listening Tour this week at Stone Valley Middle School in Alamo. He joined educators and students on campus to hear from them first-hand and to learn more about how he can support their work in Congress.

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DeSaulnier Meets with Dublin Mayor
Congressman DeSaulnier joined Dublin Mayor Melissa Hernandez to discuss issues important to the Tri-Valley and to learn more about how he can be support the community on the federal level.

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 Rep. DeSaulnier Hosts Virtual District Office Hours
Mark hosted Virtual District Office Hours to sit down 1-on-1 with constituents to talk about issues they are experiencing with federal agencies and to provide Congressional updates. Stay tuned to our social media pages for alerts on our next Virtual District Office Hours if you were not able to join us this time.

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COMMITTEE UPDATE

Mark Discusses the Importance of Passenger Confidence in Aviation
At a recent hearing before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman DeSaulnier spoke with passengers and aviation industry representatives to bring attention to the need to improve customer confidence in the whole aviation system. In light of recent aircraft near-miss incidents, the Congressman emphasized the need to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew by investing in new technology and training, an issue he has been a leader on since the 2017 near-miss incident at San Francisco International Airport. To see the full exchange, click here or on the image below.

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ON THE HOUSE FLOOR

DeSaulnier Opposes Attacks on Education
Last week, House Republicans advanced legislation that would impose burdensome requirements on schools and teachers and infringe on the ability of state and local governments to run their education systems in a way that best meets the needs of students. Congressman DeSaulnier voted against the "Politics Over Parents Act" (H.R. 5), which passed the House by a vote of 213-to-208. During his time in Congress, Mark has supported federal programs that promote a collaborative approach to education involving students, parents, and teachers.

Congressman DeSaulnier Again Votes to Protect Retirement Savings
Earlier this year, House Republicans attempted to overturn a federal regulation that allows investors to consider investing in companies based on their commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. After President Biden vetoed this effort, Republicans this week attempted to overturn the veto. Congressman DeSaulnier opposed this effort that would harm investors, and House Republicans were unsuccessful in overriding the President's veto. Retirees and their financial advisors will continue to have the freedom to invest in ways that best suit their needs.

POST OF THE WEEK

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BY THE NUMBERS

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