DeSaulnier Digest
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Juneteenth celebrations in our community;
- Congressman DeSaulnier's efforts to support cities with relocating sports teams, like the Oakland As; and
- Mark's work to address drug costs and access to mental health care.
JUNETEENTH IN CA-10
Last week, a group of extreme, MAGA Republicans brought business in the House to a halt. Frustrated by Speaker McCarthy's deal with President Biden to raise the debt limit, these Members refused to vote on any legislation their party brought to the Floor.
In the meantime, House Democrats are committed to continuing our work to advance policies that benefit the American people.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN COMMITTEE
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to meet with constituents and give a congressional update at our town hall at Big Break Regional Park in Oakley. We are grateful to the naturalists at East Bay Regional Park District for leading a group nature walk and providing information on the local plants and wildlife native to the Park.
Thank you to everyone who came out! We look forward to hosting more town halls and other events in the community soon.
This weekend we joined the community for Memorial Day events around the district. I was proud to spend the day with servicemembers, veterans, and members of our community, and to recognize those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
If you are a veteran and are ever in need of assistance with the benefits you have earned and deserve, we welcome you to reach out to our offices in Walnut Creek or Antioch by phone at (925) 933-2660.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- The Congressman's recognition for extraordinary constituent service;
- Democrats efforts to avoid an economically disastrous debt default; and
- A recent exchange between Mark and the Secretary of Education.
CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONSTITUENT SERVICE
AT A GLANCE
In this Digest, you will find information on:
- Mark's op-ed in The Hill about his efforts alongside House Democrats to avoid a debt default;
- Congressman DeSaulnier's votes this week, including one in support of a humane immigration system;
- Mark's continued work to save local journalism.
IN THE NEWS
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find more information on:
- Mark's efforts to help the U.S. avoid an economically disastrous debt default;
- A busy district work period that included a town hall and Education Listening Tour visits; and
- The CA-10 winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition.
MARK LEADS DEMOCRATS' EFFORT TO AVERT DISASTROUS DEFAULT
Don't forget to RSVP for our town hall happening today at 6:30 p.m. at Stanley Middle School by clicking here or on the image below. I will provide an update on the latest in Congress and take your questions.
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.
Hearing directly from members of our community at town halls is one of my favorite parts of this job and I got another chance to do that at last week's in-person town hall in Oakley. It was a great opportunity to get out to a new city in our district and provide an update on the latest in Congress. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated with thoughtful questions and comments.