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Last week, the nation saw a draft opinion of a Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade, going against 50 years of precedent and threatening reproductive freedom and the right of millions of Americans to make their own choices about their personal health care. Moreover, this decision would threaten the constitutional right to privacy, jeopardizing other personal liberties such as the right of LGBTQ+ individuals to marry.
On Monday, May 9th at 12:00 p.m., we are hosting a Town Hall on the Progressive Priorities of Democrats in Congress. I will be joined by special guest, Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, my friend, fellow current member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and former Chair of the Caucus, to discuss our efforts to advance equitable policies, including on climate action, universal health coverage, expanded access to affordable child care, and more.
Washington, D.C. - “I support Israel as a democratic, Jewish state and join with many who are commemorating its 75th anniversary. I do not, however, feel that the resolution was the appropriate way to mark the occasion, particularly as it notably omitted any reference to working toward a two-state solution, a longstanding bipartisan goal, or the troubling actions being taken by its current government. I look forward to continuing my support for peace and security in Israel and Palestine.”
Don't forget to RSVP for Thursda's town hall at 4:00 p.m. on Democrats' education prioritieswith special guest Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, Congressman Bobby Scott.
In the Bay Area, we know all too well how excessive commute times impact our quality of life and the environment. I recently held a town hall on this topic to discuss with experts in the field what can be done to reduce congestion and improve our everyday lives.
Don't forget to RSVP for Thursday's town hall at 10:30 a.m. on Improving Commutes to Improve Lives. Join us to learn more about how we can reduce traffic in the Bay Area, improve quality of life, and decrease our impact on the environment by investing in infrastructure improvements and promoting telecommuting.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's Digest, you will find information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's recent town hall on the war in Ukraine;
- The House Oversight Committee's efforts to expand access to affordable health care; and
- Congressman DeSaulnier's efforts to improve accountability in the military health care system and get justice for military families.
CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER HOSTS UKRAINE TOWN HALL