Mark DeSaulnier

08/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/06/2024 08:04

Congressman DeSaulnier Announces Virtual Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall

Walnut Creek, CA-Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host a virtual Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall to discuss curbing the epidemic of gun violence on Wednesday, August 14th at 1:00 p.m. PT with special guest Representative Mike Thompson, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

With firearm deaths on the rise and firearms being the leading cause of death for children and teens, the town hall will include an update on House Democrats' commonsense gun violence reform proposals and work to address all forms of gun violence, including suicides, mass shootings, and homicides. Congressman DeSaulnier will be joined by Rep. Thompson and a panel of special guests who will share their expertise and take questions.

Panelists include:

  • Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Chairman of House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
  • Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program
  • Karen Callaghan, Moms Demand Action, Data Lead

Virtual Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall
Wednesday, August 14th
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT
Zoom and facebook.com/repmarkdesaulnier


To reserve your spot and receive a Zoom link, submit a question, or request special accommodations, visit https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvpor call (925) 933-2660.

This will be Congressman DeSaulnier's 213th town hall and mobile district office hour since coming to Congress in January 2015.