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In the wake of the shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, I am hosting a town hall on Wednesday, June 29th at 7 p.m. PT on Contra Costa County's progress in reducing crime and the work ahead to end gun violence across the country. I will be joined by special guest Magnus Lofstrom, Lead Criminal Justice Researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California who will provide evidence-based research.
Last Thursday, the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol unveiled its initial findings of their bipartisan investigation to the public. Ahead of the historic hearing, I joined ABC7's Kristen Sze to discuss my experience from inside the Capitol that day and how we can ensure such horrific events are never repeated.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill he authored that would allow Isabel Bueso and her family to remain in the United States so Isabel can continue to receive treatment for her rare, life-threatening disease (H.R. 785). Isabel’s story rose to national prominence when the Trump Administration cancelled deferred action, which led to people like her with rare, life-threatening diseases facing deportation. The bill must be passed by the U.S.
Don't miss TODAY'S Conversation on Race Town Hall on Protecting and Supporting the AAPI Community at 5:00 p.m. with special guest, Representative Ted Lieu. RSVP before 3:00 p.m. by clicking here or on the image below. We hope to see you there!
With anti-Asian hate crimes on the rise, we will be hosting a Town Hall on Protecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community on Monday, June 6th at 5:00 p.m. with special guest, Representative Ted Lieu. Join us as we take your questions and address issues you want to hear about.
As the effects of the pandemic led to a doubling of American households with children facing food insecurity, I have been working alongside some of my Democratic colleagues to address these inequities. Last summer, I welcomed Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, Co-Chair of the House Hunger Caucus, and longtime food equity advocate Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) to Contra Costa County to showcase Bay Area efforts to end hunger, which can serve as a national model.
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