DeSaulnier Digest
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.
Last week, I introduced legislation that would require vehicles purchased by the federal government to meet low greenhouse gas emissions standards. The Clean Federal Fleet Act (H.R. 5554) will ensure that the federal government leads the effort to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change by increasing fuel economy.
As the Trump Administration continuously rolls back environmental protections despite overwhelming, scientific evidence of a climate crisis, we must signal to the world that we stand committed to protecting our planet.
The first year of the 116th Congress has been productive and eventful. In addition to the impeachment of President Trump and other critical steps taken to hold the President and his Administration accountable, the Democratic Majority in the U.S. House of Representatives had many historic successes on behalf of the American people.
Unfortunately, more than 275 bipartisan bills passed by the House are still sitting on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's desk. While Senator McConnell continues to refuse to do his job, we will keep working.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump (H.Res. 755) for high crimes and misdemeanors.
IMPEACHMENT UPDATE
The House of Representatives will vote on impeachment of President Trump this week. As a member of the Rules Committee, Congressman DeSaulnier will begin consideration of the process for impeachment on Tuesday with the full House vote on the articles of impeachment expected on Wednesday.
IMPEACHMENT UPDATE