DeSaulnier Digest
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Join me tomorrow for a telephone town hall discussion on racial justice and strengthening our community. Panelists from UC Berkeley will be on hand to share their expertise and answer questions. To register for the town hall and submit a question, click HERE or on the graphic below.
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As communities across the country demand action to end racial injustice, I am proud to say that Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives acted decisively by passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Read below to see my thoughts after I cast my vote in support of this important legislation.
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In this week's Digest, you will find more information on:
In the midst of the demonstrations to draw attention to racial injustice and the need for police reform, our nation also celebrated Juneteenth. Watch below as I reflect on the history of Juneteenth and the history and implications of racism in the United States.
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In this week's Digest, you will also find more information on:
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In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- House Democrats' plans on police reform;
- Upcoming House action; and
- County public health updates.
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
House Democrats Advance Legislation on Police Reform
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find more information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's efforts on racial justice and police brutality and
- A read-out of the contact our office has recently had with constituents.
RacialJustice
Eleven weeks after Bay Area stay-at-home orders went into effect, our nation is still in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, Congress met to debate ways to help small businesses weather these difficult times.
SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF
ICYMI, we are happy to share a special video message Congressman DeSaulnier taped on Memorial Day. To view, click the image below or click here.
Our frontline workers, small businesses, and everyday Americans need our help as our nation continues to weather the coronavirus pandemic. Democrats in the House developed and passed a plan to get much-needed resources into our communities. That plan, called the HEROES Act, puts nearly $3 trillion toward combatting the economic and health impacts of the virus. Included in the HEROES Act is:
Today, the House passed an interim relief package to provide additional funding to small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic and hospitals treating coronavirus patients. Read more about the interim package below.