DeSaulnier Digest
During the month of October, we have been busy hosting events across the district and meeting with local residents. A snapshot of our work throughout Contra Costa and in Washington, DC is below.
MARK'S LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Legislation to Curb Fraudulent Prescriptions Signed into Law as Part of Bipartisan, Bicameral Opioid Package
I hope you will consider joining us for our upcoming town hall in Richmond. During the town hall I will provide an update on what is happening in Washington, DC, answer your questions, and share information on the services my office can provide. Details for the town hall are below.
Richmond Town Hall
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lovonya DeJean Middle School
Multipurpose Room
3400 Macdonald Avenue
Richmond, CA 94805
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
This past week, was a historic week for our country as the nation was gripped by the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
At our upcoming town hall in Richmond, we will be discussing what is happening in Washington, DC, and I will take your questions on topics ranging from legislation we are working on in Congress, the Supreme Court confirmation process, and much more. Details for the town hall are below. We hope to see you there!
Last week, while much of Capitol Hill and the media were focused on the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, we were hard at work passing multiple bills to make our aviation system safer, address the opioid epidemic, recognize our nation's dedicated youth, and honor a former dedicated civil servant of the Richmond community.
More on our legislative accomplishments and my position on the Kavanuaugh confirmation below.
As the House of Representatives returns to Washington this week, below is a snapshot of our work last week across Contra Costa County.
EAST BAY BIDEN CANCER COMMUNITY SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL UPDATE: MARK'S LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DeSaulnier Bills to Improve Local Water Infrastructure & Honor Local Civil Servant Pass the House
We are proud to announce that last week, despite the condensed schedule due to Hurricane Florence, two bills we authored unanimously passed the House of Representatives. The bills now head to the Senate for consideration. Pleae find more information on our bills below:
Dear Contra Costa Residents:
Dear Contra Costa County Residents:
As we continue our district work period, below is a snapshot of the events we have hosted and attended throughout our community.
UPCOMING TOWN HALL
Tonight, we will be hosting our final issue specific town hall in August on Securing Our Elections with special guest California Secretary of State Alex Padilla. We will discuss the role a foreign power played in interfering in the 2016 Presidential elections and smart reforms Congress should take to prevent a future attack. We hope you will join us!
Dear Contra Costa County Residents:
This past week, we have been hard at work in California. The Trump Administration announced it will seek to rollback current fuel economy and emissions standards and nullify California's wavier. In response, I led a coalition of 60 Democratic Members in filing a resolution to oppose this move. Below is a snapshot of our effort to fight the Administration, a preview of our upcoming town halls, and a recap of our immigration town hall.
Dear Contra Costa County Residents:
Below is a snapshot of our recent work in Washington, DC, our time in the community, and details for our upcoming special topic town halls on immigration and securing our elections during the August district work period. I hope you will join us at one of our upcoming events.