The DeSaulnier Digest: Recent Town Hall and the Latest in Congress and in Contra Costa
In case you missed it, I was joined by Lead Criminal Justice Researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California for a timely and important town hall discussion on Contra Costa's progress in reducing crime and the work ahead to end gun violence across the country. To watch the full event, click here or on the image below.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Mark Continues Leadership on Protecting Children from Vaping
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken some e-cigarettes off the market, the FDA still has more work to do in order to safeguard children's health. To ensure that the FDA takes all the necessary steps to end the youth vaping epidemic, last week Mark led a letter signed by 17 of his colleagues urging the agency to remove e-cigarettes from the market until they have been properly reviewed. Mark will continue to push the FDA to help prevent more children from developing a lifelong addiction to nicotine products.
DeSaulnier Authors Bill to Increase Access to Housing
Contra Costa County and the Bay Area have seen first-hand how a lack of affordable housing leads to mega-commutes, congestion, and lowered quality of life. In fact, the East Bay is home to several of the country's worst commutes. To help address the shortage of housing supply and encourage innovative solutions, Congressman DeSaulnier introduced the Housing Innovation Act (H.R. 8266).
IN COMMITTEE
Congressman DeSaulnier Discusses Biden Administration's Work on Substance Use Disorder with Top Official
In 2020, around 29 million Americans identified as dealing with substance use disorder either currently or in the past. At a recent hearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Congressman DeSaulnier spoke with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy on how the 2022 National Drug Control Strategy will help build a more recovery-ready nation. To see the full exchange and learn more about the Biden Administration's plans to address fears over how substance use disorder is perceived and stigma associated with entering treatment, click here or on the image below.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Our office had the pleasure of celebrating Independence Day across Contra Costa County, including in Orinda, Antioch, and El Cerrito. It was a joy to come together with members of our community and work together toward a more perfect union.
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