DeSaulnier Digest
Following a busy week in Contra Costa, I am back in Washington, D.C. to continue working with my Democratic colleagues to advance the Build Back Better Act, which would support American families through landmark investments in family care, housing, health care, education, climate, and more. This bill would make our economy work for everyone and have a lasting, positive impact on families across the country. I am very encouraged by the progress we have made so far on behalf of the American people and am looking forward to delivering these much-needed investments.
AT A GLANCE
In this Digest, you will find:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's op-ed on how the Build Back Better Act would help families in Contra Costa and across the country;
- Information on the 2021 Congressional App Challenge; and
- The latest on House Democrats' efforts, including to support working mothers and protect our democracy from future attacks like January 6, 2021.
IN THE NEWS
House Democrats and the White House are working to pass transformative initiatives through the Build Back Better Act that would prioritize working families by making major investments in child care, education, health care, housing, climate action, and more. Congressman DeSaulnier and Congresswoman Lee recently hosted a joint town hall to provide an update and answer questions about how this legislation would support working families in the Bay Area and across the country.
AT A GLANCE
In this Digest, you will find:
- A recap of last week's Immigration Town Hall;
- The latest on House Democrats' efforts to keep our government open; and
- Why Congressman DeSaulnier is optimistic about House Democrats' ability to advance the Build Back Better Agenda to support working families.
IMMIGRATION TOWN HALL
On Wednesday, October 6th at 6:00 p.m., join me for an Immigration Town Hall where I will provide an update on the latest efforts in Congress to advance comprehensive and compassionate immigration reform. Representatives from Catholic Charities, Stand Together Contra Costa, Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay, Haitian Bridge Alliance, and Contra Costa Asian Pacific Islander Advocacy Coalition will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources, including for recently evacuated Afghans and Haitian migrants.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
The Bay Area, as the second largest oil refining center on the West Coast, has a unique role to play in the fight against climate change and the transition to clean energy. On Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m. PT, I am hosting a town hall on the New Energy Economy and Contra Costa to discuss the impact the transition will have on our area, which is home to four oil refineries, and my efforts in Congress to support the workforce so that no one gets left behind as we move to a clean energy future.
This weekend, I joined our community in commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11. At each of these events, we came together and remembered in a special way all those lost on that tragic day, their loved ones, and the first responders whose heroism saved lives. We will never forget.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
As we celebrated Labor Day, I reflected on how essential the Labor Movement has been to our democracy by giving a voice to American workers & building the middle class. As a former labor union member and as a former small business owner, I have seen on both sides how important it is for workers to have a voice in their workplace. In this time of record-breaking inequality, we must continue our work.
With the Biden Administration having concluded the evacuation from Afghanistan, our office remains deeply concered about the safety and security of Americans on the ground and our Afghan partners and stands ready to help however we can.