The DeSaulnier Digest: Recapping District Work Period
Today marks the official end of District Work Period as I return to Capitol Hill to begin another legislative session. During the weeks I was home, I hosted 4 town halls, attended 23 events around CA-10, and connected with countless members of our community on the issues that matter most to them. I am grateful to have had this time at home to share updates on the work House Democrats are doing to hold the Trump Administration accountable and support the American people.
In the next few weeks, Congress will be focused on passing government funding bills before the shutdown deadline at the end of this month. As always, I will keep you updated on the latest and about my upcoming town halls both in this newsletter and through social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Mark Sits Down with Small Business Owners in Pleasant Hill
Congressman DeSaulnier joined the owners of Tacos El Patron and Diablo Trophies and Awards in Pleasant Hill as a part of his ongoing Business Listening Tour to talk about the challenges of owning and operating a small business and to discuss innovative ways that the federal government can support other locally-owned businesses.
Congressman DeSaulnier Meets with Empowered Aging Leaders
Mark joined leaders from the nonprofit Empowered Aging to discuss the need for further oversight of California's long-term care facilities to ensure resident safety as well as the importance of protecting the Older Americans Act, which funds critical programs for seniors in CA-10 and around the nation.
Mark Rides Along with Contra Costa County Probation Department
Congressman DeSaulnier joined Contra Costa County Chief Probation Officer Esa Ehmen-Krause and her team for a ride along to see their work in action. Early in his career, Mark served as a probation officer in Massachusetts, and the group discussed the changes and improvements made to the probation system in the years since then.
Congressman DeSaulnier Joins Countywide Superintendents Meeting
As a senior member on the House Committee on Education and Workforce, Mark joined superintendents from across Contra Costa County to discuss education priorities in CA-10, including the onslaught of attacks on public education volleyed by the Trump Administration. The group discussed protecting students with disabilities, preventing cuts to school meal programs, and bolstering mental health resources for young people.
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