DeSaulnier Digest

Last week, eighty years to the day after the devastating explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California on July 17, 1944, the U.S. Navy posthumously exonerated the Port Chicago 50 – African American sailors who were wrongfully and discriminately charged with mutiny after the incident. 

Like many of you, I was shocked by the shooting at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. I join President Biden and leaders across the political spectrum in strongly denouncing political violence of any kind and am relieved that former President Trump is safe.

Last week was full of committee hearings and votes in D.C. as members prepared to head back to the districts they represent for the July 4th holiday. In committee, I supported a comprehensive bill to meet water needs both in our community and across the country, and on the House Floor, I joined my Democratic colleagues in opposing the extreme, right-wing provisions included in government funding bills. Now back in the East Bay, I look forward to connecting with you in our community this week. I hope you have a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July!

AT A GLANCE

In this week's Digest you will find information on:

• Mark's opposition to political and partisan vote to hold Attorney General in contempt;
• Mark's efforts on the House Education & the Workforce Committee to support workers; and
• A meeting with gun violence prevention advocates.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

AT A GLANCE

In this week's Digest you will find more information on:

• Mark’s leadership in federal oversight of prisons;
• How our office recognized both Mental Health Awareness Month and AANHPI Month; and
• Congressman DeSaulnier’s efforts to improve transportation accessibility.

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