The DeSaulnier Digest: Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors and the Latest on Democrats' Efforts to Advance the Biden Agenda
AT A GLANCE
In this Digest, you will find:
- A recap of last week's Immigration Town Hall;
- The latest on House Democrats' efforts to keep our government open; and
- Why Congressman DeSaulnier is optimistic about House Democrats' ability to advance the Build Back Better Agenda to support working families.
IMMIGRATION TOWN HALL
Last week, Congressman DeSaulnier hosted an Immigration Town Hall with guests from Stand Together Contra Costa, Catholic Charities USA, Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay, Haitian Bridge Alliance, and Contra Costa Asian Pacific Islander Advocacy Coalition to provide an update and share resources, including for Afghan evacuees and Haitian migrants. If you missed the event or would like to re-watch it, click here or on the image below.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
House Votes on Senate-Passed Debt Limit Agreement
After obstruction from House and Senate Republicans, an agreement was reached on a short-term increase to the debt limit. The bill (S. 1301) would ensure that the government can meet its financial obligations through early December. The bill passed in the House with Congressman DeSaulnier's support. Congressman DeSaulnier remains committed to a long-term solution on the debt limit so that Medicare, Social Security, military pay, and other important government programs are not subjected to financial uncertainty.
IN THE NEWS
As the House continues its work to get to the truth of what happened on January 6th and to hold ex-President Trump accountable for his role in inciting an insurrection, Congressman DeSaulnier joined Chip Franklin at KGO Radio to discuss why these efforts are vital to safeguarding our democracy. You can listen to the full interview by clicking here or on the image below.
Following a busy week in the House, Congressman DeSaulnier spoke with Doug Sovern & Patti Reising on why he's optimistic about Democrats' ability to deliver meaningful change for the American people with the Build Back Better Act, & the need for Republicans to stop playing politics with the economy & work with Democrats to raise the debt ceiling. Hear his thoughts by clicking here or on the image below.
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