The DeSaulnier Digest: Upcoming Town Hall and Democrats' Success in Lowering Drug Costs for Millions
On Tuesday August 27th, I am hosting a Transportation Town Hall at the Antioch Community Center at 6:30 p.m. to discuss reducing commute times and supporting working families as the Bay Area has a large population of mega-commuters who spend hours each day commuting between work and home.
To join this important conversation about investing in infrastructure to help Bay Area residents get to work and back to their families more quickly, click here or on the flyer below.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Democrats Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Millions of Americans
Throughout his time in Congress, Mark has been working to make prescription drugs more affordable, starting as a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform where he led the effort to investigate pharmaceutical pricing and harmful business practices that made drug prices out of reach for too many while executives at those companies padded their pockets. This investigation revealed the need for structural reforms to lower drug costs, which were achieved through passage of the Inflation Reduction Act that Congressman DeSaulnier was proud to vote for.
Just last week, a historic agreement was reached between Medicare and several drug companies that will lower the cost of 10 frequently used medications. Mark celebrated this agreement and the fact that millions of Americans will no longer be forced to choose between life-saving medications and other everyday necessities. Read Congressman DeSaulnier's full statement on the news here.
Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Address Youth Vaping Epidemic
A 2023 nationwide survey found that 7.7% of middle and high school students were e-cigarette users. Despite high rates of youth e-cigarette use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved slowly in taking enforcement action against e-cigarette products that are targeted at youth. In order to address high levels of youth e-cigarette use and to help prevent more children from getting hooked, Congressman DeSaulnier introduced the Preventing Vape Use Act (H.R. 9367). The Congressman's bill would prevent the sale of any e-cigarettes that have not been properly reviewed by the FDA. Congressman DeSaulnier will continue pushing the FDA to protect children from addiction to e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Virtual Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall
With firearm violence now the leading cause of death for young people in the United States, Mark hosted a town hall with to discuss curbing the uniquely American problem of gun violence. Joined by special guest Congressman Mike Thompson and other expert panelists, Mark answered questions about commonsense solutions to make our communities safer. If you missed the conversation, you can view a recording here.
Mark Visits Civicorps Conservation Site in Martinez
Congressman DeSaulnier spent time at the Waterbird Regional Preserve in Martinez with local nonprofit Civicorps where young people are performing habitat restoration, creating wildfire breaks, and maintaining trails.
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