DeSaulnier Digest
In the wake of the shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, I am hosting a town hall on Wednesday, June 29th at 7 p.m. PT on Contra Costa County's progress in reducing crime and the work ahead to end gun violence across the country. I will be joined by special guest Magnus Lofstrom, Lead Criminal Justice Researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California who will provide evidence-based research.
Last Thursday, the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol unveiled its initial findings of their bipartisan investigation to the public. Ahead of the historic hearing, I joined ABC7's Kristen Sze to discuss my experience from inside the Capitol that day and how we can ensure such horrific events are never repeated.
Don't miss TODAY'S Conversation on Race Town Hall on Protecting and Supporting the AAPI Community at 5:00 p.m. with special guest, Representative Ted Lieu. RSVP before 3:00 p.m. by clicking here or on the image below. We hope to see you there!
With anti-Asian hate crimes on the rise, we will be hosting a Town Hall on Protecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community on Monday, June 6th at 5:00 p.m. with special guest, Representative Ted Lieu. Join us as we take your questions and address issues you want to hear about.
As the effects of the pandemic led to a doubling of American households with children facing food insecurity, I have been working alongside some of my Democratic colleagues to address these inequities. Last summer, I welcomed Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, Co-Chair of the House Hunger Caucus, and longtime food equity advocate Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) to Contra Costa County to showcase Bay Area efforts to end hunger, which can serve as a national model.
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Last week, the nation saw a draft opinion of a Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade, going against 50 years of precedent and threatening reproductive freedom and the right of millions of Americans to make their own choices about their personal health care. Moreover, this decision would threaten the constitutional right to privacy, jeopardizing other personal liberties such as the right of LGBTQ+ individuals to marry.
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.
Don't forget to RSVP for Thursda's town hall at 4:00 p.m. on Democrats' education prioritieswith special guest Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, Congressman Bobby Scott.
In the Bay Area, we know all too well how excessive commute times impact our quality of life and the environment. I recently held a town hall on this topic to discuss with experts in the field what can be done to reduce congestion and improve our everyday lives.