DeSaulnier Digest
With one in five adults experiencing mental illness every year, we are in a crisis. I authored the Mental Health Matters Act to confront this country's mental health and substance abuse epidemics by increasing access to support and resources for children, students, workers, and families. I had the honor of leading debate on the House Floor on this critical bill twice this past week.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Recent events in Contra Costa celebrating our community's diversity;
- Mark's work in the Education & Labor Committee to support workers, students, and teachers; and
- Democrats' efforts to increase public safety, advance justice, and protect democracy.
IN THE COMMUNITY
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's efforts to get justice for local family;
- Mark's work in Committee to support workers and address climate change; and
- A recent interview on President Biden's Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Following a busy district work period, Congress is back in session for the month of September and House Democrats are looking forward to advancing legislation to support American workers and families and to continue to build stable economic growth. Throughout this action-packed, productive legislative session, Democrats expect to be working to pass bills to:
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- A roundtable discussion featuring Congressman DeSaulnier at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano;
- Legislation supporting quality public education; and
- Mark's most recent Mobile District Office Hours.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's recognition of retiring Contra Costa Health Services public health officials;
- Mark's weekly video update; and
- The efforts Congressman DeSaulnier is supporting in Congress on behalf of the American people.
IN THE COMMUNITY
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- The Town Hall to Protect Reproductive Rights Congressman DeSaulnier recently hosted;
- Congressman DeSaulnier's recent visit to Upside Foods; and
- The efforts Mark is supporting in Congress on behalf of the American people.
ICYMI: TOWN HALL ON PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM
Don't forget to register for our Town Hall on the Fight to Protect Reproductive Freedom this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. I will provide an update on Democrats' action to protect the right to choose and will be joined by experts from Planned Parenthood California and Berkeley School of Law who will provide their expertise.
Don't forget to register for our virtual Fire Safety Town Hall on Wednesday, August 10th at 1:00 p.m. for tips on emergency preparedness and to discuss the work that is being done on both the federal and state level to mitigate wildfires. Representatives from FEMA Region 9, Cal OES Fire, and Contra Costa Fire Protection District will join us to share their expertise.
As we see more severe fires more frequently in California, it is essential to be prepared in case of an emergency.