The DeSaulnier Digest: Upcoming Town Hall, Congressional Action to Support Ukraine, and More
On Monday, May 9th at 12:00 p.m., we are hosting a Town Hall on the Progressive Priorities of Democrats in Congress. I will be joined by special guest, Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, my friend, fellow current member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and former Chair of the Caucus, to discuss our efforts to advance equitable policies, including on climate action, universal health coverage, expanded access to affordable child care, and more.
To RSVP and submit a question, click here or on the image below. We hope you can join us for this important conversation!
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
ICYMI: EDUCATION TOWN HALL
Last week, Congressman DeSaulnier was joined by Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, Congressman Bobby Scott for a town hall to discuss Democrats' priorities when it comes to increasing equity in our education system, expanding access to higher education, and more. To watch the event, click here or on the image below.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
DeSaulnier Votes to Expedite Support to Ukraine
In Russia's war against Ukraine, our support is needed now more than ever. To help expedite the delivery of urgently needed security aid to the people of Ukraine, Congressman DeSaulnier voted in support of the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act. This bill will revive a successful World War II program to streamline the shipment of weapons systems, ammunition, and other equipment to Ukraine. Previously passed by the Senate, this legislation now heads to President Biden's desk.
IN COMMITTEE
Congressman DeSaulnier Testifies before House Committee on Natural Resources
Recently, Congressman DeSaulnier testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on the importance of passing the National Discovery Trails Act, a bipartisan bill he authored, which would expand access to the American Discovery Trail, helping to provide long overdue recognition to the nation's only coast-to-coast walking trail. Tune in to learn more about this legislation, by clicking here or on the image below.
Holding Perpetrators of the Opioid Epidemic Accountable
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform recently held a hearing into how McKinsey fueled the opioid epidemic by developing Purdue Pharma's plan to turbocharge opioid sales and later tried to cover their tracks by destroying documents as investigations closed in. Tune in by clicking here or on the image below to hear Congressman DeSaulnier's questioning on this as he works to hold McKinsey accountable for their greed and deceit.
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