DeSaulnier Digest
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Dear Mr. Merge:
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- The latest installment of the Discussions with DeSaulnier Series;
- Recent legislation to protect consumers and public health;
- Congressman DeSaulnier's Work to Support Caregivers as Chair of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee; and
- The 2021 Congressional App Challenge.
DISCUSSIONS WITH DESAULNIER
This Saturday, we came together to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Port Chicago disaster. I was humbled to join the Friends of Port Chicago at the site of this tragedy to honor the lives lost and reflect on the work still ahead of us in the pursuit of racial justice.
AT A GLANCE
In this Digest, you will find information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's efforts to support healthy meals in schools;
- His work with the Oversight Committee to get justice for victims of the opioid epidemic; and
- How Democrats are taking action to cut child poverty in half.
WASHINGTON UPDATE
Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Help Provide Healthy Meals to Students
Virtual Office Hours are back this Thursday, July 8th and you can now sign up for a one-on-one meeting with me. I want to hear from you and answer your questions about legislation and what is happening in Congress. My office can also provide assistance with federal issues like Social Security, Medicare, and IRS-related items.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Our new constituent Q&A series;
- The Congressman's efforts to protect American workers and consumers; and
- Updates from the community.
CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER ANNOUNCES "ASK MARK" SERIES
It was a historic week in Congress last week as we advanced an initiative to finally make Juneteenth a national holiday. I hope you will read on to see how we celebrated this day of liberation in Contra Costa as well as for updates on additional legislative and committee work this past week.
Sincerely,![]()
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
