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Washington, D.C. (Apr. 30, 2021)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and senior Committee Member Rep. Mark DeSaulnier issued the following statement after the Committee made public additional documents obtained as part of its investigation into the role Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family played in fueling the opioid epidemic:

Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced Director of Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS), Anna Roth, RN, MS, MPH as his virtual guest to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress. As director of the County health department, Roth has spearheaded Contra Costa’s remarkable response to the coronavirus pandemic, helping to establish our community as a leader in our state and across the country in the fight to combat the virus and protect our residents.

Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he will host a pair of events to provide timely information and resources for Contra Costa residents.

Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced the introduction of the Suicide Prevention Assistance Act (H.R. 2648), which would integrate mental health screenings as an essential part of primary care visits by establishing a new grant program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).