The DeSaulnier Digest: Upcoming Town Hall
Come join us for a town hall on May 2nd from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette. I will provide an update on the latest in Congress and take your questions on the issues that matter most in our community. To RSVP or ask a question, click here or on the image below. We hope you'll join us!
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE NEWS
Following reports of racism and unconstitutional conduct by officers in the Antioch Police Department, Congressman DeSaulnier has asked the Departmemt of Justice to investigate the Department in order to hold guilty officers accountable. Mark spoke with news outlets over the past few days about the action he is taking to protect our community, address the culture of racism and violence in the Department, and ensure this never happens again.
Mark Speaks with CBS Bay Area
Congressman DeSaulnier Sits Down with ABC7
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier and our team were happy to celebrate Earth Day at events in Danville, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and Martinez
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Mark Stands Up for Transgender Youth
House Republicans are continuing their attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans, most recently by advancing legislation to ban transgender girls from participating in school sports. Congressman DeSaulnier opposed House passage of the misleadingly named Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (H.R. 734) because school sports should be available to all students. This bill passed the House by a vote of 219-to-203 despite Congressman DeSaulnier's opposition.
Congressman DeSaulnier Votes to Protect Clean Water
As part of their continued assault on clean water protections, House Republicans last week attempted to override President Biden's veto of H.J.Res. 27, a resolution that would have gutted federal regulations that protect bodies of water nationwide. Congressman DeSaulnier voted against this effort to weaken safeguards for clean water, and the resolution failed to gain the 2/3 majority required for passage, by a vote of 227-to-196, allowing the Biden-era water protections to stay in place.
IN COMMITTEE
Mark Continues Advocacy for Aviation Safety
As part of the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization, Congressman DeSaulnier is continuing his work to advocate for policies that would improve aviation safety. At a recent hearing before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman DeSaulnier highlighted how proper training for pilots can help prevent disasters, like the 2017 near-miss incident at San Francisco International Airport and the 2009 ditching of an aircraft in the Hudson River. To see the full exchange, click here or on the image below.
CA-10 IN DC
DeSaulnier Discusses Diversity and Housing with UC Berkeley
Congressman DeSaulnier met with UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ to discuss the University's efforts to support diversity on campus and expand housing options for students.
Congressman DeSaulnier Meets with CSU East Bay
Mark met with California State University East Bay President Cathy Sandeen and Associated Students President Ashmita Ahluwalia for a conversation on expanding access to student housing and support for DACA students.
Congressman DeSaulnier Meets with 2022 App Challenge Winner
Mark sat down with CA-10's 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner, Krisha Singhani, to hear more about her winning app, TrueDetect. Congressman DeSaulnier was proud to join Krisha in seeing her work showcased in the U.S. Capitol during the House of Code event.
Congressman DeSaulnier Recognizes East Bay Resident Willie Mims on the House Floor
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