DeSaulnier Digest
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Below please find an update on how the coronavirus is impacting our communities and ways Congress, California, and Contra Costa are stepping up to help. We are also launching a new section on our website where we will post resources you and your family may find useful. You can visit it here: /coronavirus-resources
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
As coronavirus continues to spread, Bay Area public health officials have established new measures to protect our communities.
Bay Area Shelter in Place
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Last week, Congress voted to provide $8 billion in emergency funding to support federal, state, and local public health officials to combat the spread of coronavirus. That includes nearly $3 billion for the development of treatments and a vaccine, and $300 million to ensure that any vaccine is affordable. The funding package quickly passed the House with Mark's support and was signed into law.
Below is the latest on the outbreak in the United States:
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
As concerns about coronavirus rise and our office receives questions, we wanted to provide you with an update on the status of Congressional work and opportunities to protect yourself and your family.
DISTRICT WORK PERIOD
Last week's district work period gave us the opportunity to host town halls, talk with constituents, and visit organizations throughout the community.
LAFAYETTE TOWN HALL
With the recent conclusion of the impeachment trial, Mark met with an engaged crowd in Lafayette to discuss their priority issues and what Congress will be working on next.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find more information on:
- Tonight's town hall;
- Congressional efforts to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution; and
- Legislation to make fitness equipment accessible to people with disabilities.
TONIGHT'S TOWN HALL
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find more information on:
- Our upcoming town hall;
- Mark's guest for the State of the Union; and
- Mark's work to support labor unions.
TOWN HALL
As Congress moves on after the impeachment trial ended, join us for a town hall on February 18th at Stanley Middle School as we discuss where we go from here. This town hall will be a great opportunity to make your voice heard about what's next.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
The recent District Work Period gave us a chance to visit a number of local schools and businesses, meet with constituents, and host a town hall alongside my colleague, Congressman Mike Thompson from St. Helena, CA. Read on for our recap of an eventful week in the community.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
As the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump began this afternoon with debate about the rules and process, evidence continues to come to light affirming that the President abused the power of his office for personal gain. Last week, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the President broke the law by withholding aid to Ukraine in order to strong-arm the new Ukrainian President to investigate former Vice President Biden.