DeSaulnier Digest
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AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's Virtual Office Hours;
- Federal funding Mark secured to benefit Contra Costa County; and
- The annual Congressional High School Art Competition Mark is hosting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Mark's efforts to support students as a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce;
- A tribute on the House Floor to notable Contra Costan; and
- Congressman DeSaulnier's engagement with constituents in D.C.
IN COMMITTEE: DEMOCRATS SUPPORT STUDENTS
We recently hosted a town hall where we took your questions and discussed Democrats' efforts to support American families, continue growing the economy, and protect personal freedoms.
With the 118th Congress underway, we are hosting a virtual town hall on Thursday,March 2nd at 12:00 p.m. PT for an update on the latest in Washington and to hear more about House Democrats' legislative priorities to support American families.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's Education Listening Tour;
- Mark's efforts with Bay Area colleagues to exonerate the Port Chicago 50; and
- The latest on the Congressman's continued push to increase aviation safety.
EDUCATION LISTENING TOUR
I am excited to share that this week we will be embarking on an Education Listening Tour across our district to hear directly from educators, students, administrators, and staff. We will discuss education challenges and opportunities in CA-10 to help inform my work as a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
In the last two years, President Biden and Congressional Democrats have delivered historic results to the American people, including the creation of a record-breaking 12 millions jobs, the lowering of prescription drug and health care costs, and investments in strengthening our infrastructure.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's gun violence prevention effort;
- Mark's successful bill on aviation safety; and
- Votes the Congressman took last week.
IN THE NEWS
Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed last year, communities across the country are able to strengthen and improve their roads and bridges. Here in the Bay Area, a $400 million investment from this bill is allowing us to ensure the Golden Gate Bridge is fortified to withstand the impacts of a major earthquake.