The DeSaulnier Digest: A Mid-Year Update
As we approach mid-year, I am looking back on a packed six months in the East Bay and at the US Capitol. Already this year, I have hosted 10 town halls, and across CA-10, my team and I have attended 157 community events. For a more in-depth look at where I have been since the start of this current term in Congress, you can explore an interactive map here.
Across all three of my offices in Washington, DC, Walnut Creek, and Antioch, we have already responded to 73,371 opinions from constituents. Our legislative team in Washington, D.C. has also been busy, supporting 203 efforts to rein in the Trump Administration, protect civil liberties, and more. Here in the East Bay, our team has resolved 789 constituent issues with federal agencies, including immigration, Social Security, and the VA. As a former restaurant owner, it is important to me that when you call our office during business hours, you can speak to a real person ready to help you.
I am proud of the work we have already done in 2026 and I look forward to connecting with even more of you in the near future! Stay tuned to this newsletter and our Facebook, X, Instagram, and Bluesky social media pages for more town hall announcements.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts AANHPI Town Hall
Mark hosted a town hall on the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander experience at Kolb Elementary School in Dublin last week. Congressman DeSaulnier was joined by expert special guests Dr. Jack Chin, Professor at UC Davis School of Law, and Nathan Tran, President of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Tri-Valley, for a wide-ranging conversation on topics including immigration, the economy, and voting rights. If you missed the town hall, you can view a recording by clicking here or on the image below.
Mark Kicks Off America 250 Celebrations with Virtual Town Hall
Congressman DeSaulnier hosted a virtual town hall with expert special guest Jeffrey Rosen, New York Times bestselling author and law professor, to kick off his recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mark and Mr. Rosen discussed the nation's founding and ongoing work to cultivate a functioning democracy. If you missed our conversation, you can view a recording by clicking here or on the image below.
Congressman DeSaulnier Recognizes Service Academy Nominees
Each year, dedicated students from across CA-10 apply for competitive congressional nominations to serve at our nation's military academies. This year, twelve students received nominations from our office and before they ship out, Mark welcomed several of these students and their families to his Walnut Creek District Office for a celebration of their hard work and to wish them luck in the next chapter.
Mark Continues Healthcare Listening Tour at John Muir Outpatient Center
Congressman DeSaulnier continued his ongoing Healthcare Listening Tour at John Muir's outpatient center in San Ramon, where he toured the facility and spoke with physicians, nurses, and medical staff to discuss the challenges they are facing, including the looming Medicaid cuts included in the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill.
Congressman DeSaulnier Presents Federal Funding Check to Town of Danville
Mark joined a Danville Town Council meeting to present a Community Project Funding check for $850,000 he secured for their townwide fiber optics project. This federal funding will ensure the town can implement state-of-the-art traffic monitoring systems, reducing congestion and improving road safety for all users. To learn more about the fifteen local projects that Congressman DeSaulnier secured federal funding for, click here.
Mark Tours Mt. View Sanitary District Facility in Martinez
Congressman DeSaulnier visited the Martinez facility of the Mt. View Sanitary District, which provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal for more than 20,000 CA-10 residents. The group discussed needed upgrades to aging infrastructure to protect regional water safety, which Mark has supported as a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Earlier this year, Mark requested nearly $1 million in federal funding for Mt. View Sanitary District to upgrade its hundred-year-old water pump stations.
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