DeSaulnier Digest
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
Following a busy week in the four committees I serve on, I am feeling very optimistic about our efforts in Congress! I hope you will read on to learn more about the important progress being made every day and the work still ahead.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
COMMITTEE UPDATE
We just finished up another busy week in Contra Costa, with meetings, roundtables, and a town hall with Congressman Mike Thompson. It was wonderful to engage with so many of you on the issues of gun violence, climate change and wildfire prevention, protecting our democracy, and more. If you missed the town hall or would like to rewatch it, click here or on the image below.
Interested in what has changed at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Biden Administration? Have a specific question about the visa process or where to start if you are applying for citizenship? Join us onFriday, May 28th at 12:00 p.m. PT for a webinarwith special guest Jennifer LaForce, USCIS Community Relations Officer, San Francisco District. We will discuss the latest updates from USCIS and take your questions.
As the Biden Administration continued last week to make great progress in its vaccine rollout, House Democrats continued their work delivering for the American people. Read on for updates from a busy week on the House Floor and in committee, as well as for a recording of our grants workshop.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
COMMITTEE UPDATE