The DeSaulnier Digest: Upcoming Town Hall and Recap of a Busy Week in Congress
On Wednesday, March 30th at 2:00 p.m., I am hosting a town hall on Russia's War on Ukraine with special guest Steven Pifer, William J. Perry Fellow at Stanford University, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, and former Foreign Service officer with more than 25 years in the State Department including assignments with responsibilities for Russia and Ukraine.
RSVP to learn more about the evolving situation and how the United States can support the Ukrainian people, defend democracy, and promote global peace and security by clicking here or on the image below.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER SECURES OVER $8 MILLION FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROJECTS
Tune in to hear more about the funding for projects in Contra Costa County that will address mental health, support veterans, benefit students, improve transportation accessibility and more.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
DeSaulnier Votes to Further Isolate Russia
Congressman DeSaulnier voted to impose new economic punishments on Russia as it continues its heinous and unlawful war on Ukraine. The Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act (H.R. 7108) suspends normal trade relations with both countries. This legislation would allow President Biden to raise tariffs on Russian and Belarusian goods, further isolating their economies and cutting off funds for Vladimir Putin's war. With Congressman DeSaulnier's support, the bill passed by a vote of 424-to-8.
House Passes Bill to End Forced Arbitration with DeSaulnier's Support
Individuals are often forced to resolve disputes with employers and companies through arbitration, where the more powerful party has the upper hand, instead of through the court system. Congressman DeSaulnier voted for House passage ofthe FAIR Act (H.R. 963), which would ensure that individuals who have been wronged by employers and corporations have their day in court. The bill passed with Congressman DeSaulnier's support by a vote of 222-to-209.
Congressman DeSaulnier Supports Effort to Ban Racial Discrimination
People of different races and religions are routinely and wrongfully made to cut their hair or change their hairstyles for work, school, or other environments in the United States. Congressman DeSaulnier voted for House passage of the CROWN Act (H.R. 2116) to prohibit race-based discrimination against hairstyles in employment and other public accommodations. This bill passed the House of Representatives with Congressman DeSaulnier's support by a vote of 235-to-189.
IN THE NEWS
Tune in to learn more about Congressman DeSaulnier's legislation to increase aviation safety by clicking here or on the image below.
ICYMI: CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER HOSTS WOMEN'S RIGHTS TOWN HALL
In recognition of Women's History Month, Congressman DeSaulnier hosted a town hall on women's rights to discuss with experts the progress we've made, the obstacles that remain, and the work Congress is doing to ensure full gender equality. If you missed the event, you can watch it by clicking here or on the image below.
POST OF THE WEEK
2022 ART COMPETITION
The 2022 Congressional Art Competition has begun! If you are a high school student in California's 11th Congressional District, we invite you to submit your work for this unique opportunity to showcase your skills. For more information, please visit https://www.house.gov/
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