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An Update From Senator Dianne Feinstein
November 16, 2017
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COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY
Senators Introduce Assault Weapons Ban (November 8, 2017)
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“We’re introducing an updated Assault Weapons Ban for one reason: so that after every mass shooting with a military-style assault weapon, the American people will know that a tool to reduce these massacres is sitting in the Senate, ready for debate and a vote.” To read the full press release, CLICK HERE .
Feinstein Statement on Sutherland Springs Shootings (November 5, 2017)
“When will this end? When will we decide that we can’t accept massacres in our places of worship, schools, or at concerts? When will we actually do something about it?” To read the full statement, CLICK HERE .
Feinstein Supports Expanded Background Checks (October 25, 2017)
“We must not allow the country to resume business as usual after the deadliest mass shooting in our country’s history. We’re going to keep pushing for commonsense policies to reduce gun violence, and chief among them is closing the glaring loophole in the background check process.” To read the full statement, CLICK HERE .
NATURAL DISASTER RECOVERY
Apply for Wildfire Recovery Grants by December 11 (November 7, 2017)
“Many families assume that insurance will cover all fire-related costs. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen in the aftermath of other disasters, that’s not always the case. I encourage those affected to get in touch with FEMA right away—don’t wait until the December 11 deadline.” To read the full statement, CLICK HERE .
Feinstein, Harris Introduce Earthquake Loss Mitigation Bill (November 9, 2017)
“Our bill makes sure Californians aren't taxed for participating in lifesaving earthquake preparation programs, like the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program. We must do all we can to encourage earthquake-readiness and this bill will make it easier for Californians to take the necessary steps to protect their families.” To read the full press release, CLICK HERE .
Republican Tax Plan Eliminates Wildfire Deduction (November 8, 2017)
“After the worst fire season in California history, it’s unbelievable that Republicans are considering eliminating the tax deduction for losses suffered during a natural disaster. Asking victims of wildfires or earthquakes to suffer in order to pay for tax cuts for the rich is the height of cruelty.” To read the full press release, CLICK HERE .
Senate Democrats Call For Comprehensive Disaster Relief (November 6, 2017)
Senate Democrats called on the Trump administration to put forward a comprehensive package to provide relief from the onslaught of natural disasters in recent months. To read the letter to the Trump administration, CLICK HERE .
KEY STATEMENTS
Feinstein: Reverse Decision to Expose Thousands to Deportation (November 9, 2017)
Congressional Democrats called on the Trump administration to reverse its recent decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Nicaragua and Sudan, which will remove their legal protection, tear families apart and expose them to potential deportation to unsafe situations. To read the full press release,CLICK HERE .
Feinstein Slams Republican Tax Plan (November 2, 2017)
“It’s unbelievable the lengths that Republicans will go to give the richest Americans a huge tax cut. The Republican tax bill will likely increase the deficit by $1.5 trillion and slash key deductions and credits for working families in order to give the richest Americans and large companies a tax cut.” To read the full press release, CLICK HERE .
Feinstein Urges DOJ to Protect Transgender Workers from Discrimination(November 2, 2017)
Senate Democrats called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to rescind an October 4 memo that stated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not prohibit discrimination based on gender identity. The memo puts transgender individuals further at risk of discrimination in the workplace. To read the full letter, CLICK HERE .
Feinstein Demands Answers on Russia Investigation (October 27, 2017)
Senator Feinstein sent five letters requesting information related to the Russia investigation to the White House, Michael Cohen, Facebook, Twitter and Cambridge Analytica. To read the letters, CLICK HERE .
Feinstein Opposes Trump EPA Nominee (October 26, 2017)
“Michael Dourson’s strong ties to the chemical industry disqualify him from objectively leading the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. I believe he would not put the public’s health and safety above the wishes of the companies he took money from and would be in charge of regulating.” To read the full statement, CLICK HERE .
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