The DeSaulnier Digest: Wrapping Up a Productive District Work Period
As we wrap up another packed week here in the East Bay, I am grateful for all the constituents who I connected with this week, and I am looking forward to community events our office is planning in the coming weeks and throughout the summer.
Stay tuned to this newsletter and social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Bluesky for updates on upcoming events, including another May town hall.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Town Hall in Lafayette
Mark welcomed constituents from across CA-10 to a town hall in Lafayette at Stanley Middle School last week where he addressed recent events, including President Trump's ongoing war in Iran, the impacts of the Big Ugly Bill on working Americans, and the latest on the Administration's reckless and cruel immigration enforcement policies.
Mark Presents Community Project Funding Check to City of Walnut Creek
Last week, Congressman DeSaulnier presented the first check for this year's Community Project Funding cycle to the City of Walnut Creek in the amount of $1 million in federal funds that will be used to upgrade and maintain public safety body cameras.
Congressman DeSaulnier Meets with Local Immigrant Advocacy Groups and Tours Concord Immigration Court
Mark gathered with local leaders from Stand Together Contra Costa and the SAFE Center to discuss their important work protecting immigrants in our community and ensuring due process for all. Then, Congressman DeSaulnier toured the Concord Immigration Court, which is set to become one of only two courts serving all of Northern California following the closure of the San Francisco court. Mark has repeatedly reached out to the Department of Homeland Security requesting answers about the closure of the San Francisco Court and the agency's plans to accommodate the rise in cases at the Concord Court. He has not received a response.
Mark Celebrates CA-10 Student Achievement at 2026 Congressional Art Competition Ceremony
Congressman DeSaulnier welcomed two dozen students who participated in this year's Congressional Art Competition to an awards ceremony where he announced that Dublin High School sophomore Claire Lu's piece titled A Red Tapestry (pictured below) won the top spot. Lu's digital artwork will hang for the next year in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.
Mark Recognizes 50th Anniversary of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
A half century ago, President Ford signed into law the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, a landmark piece of legislation that opened classroom doors to countless students with disabilities. Congressman DeSaulnier joined Disability Rights California last week to celebrate the anniversary and reaffirm his commitment to protecting the Department of Education and civil rights for students with disabilities. At the event, Congressman DeSaulnier also received an award for his longstanding advocacy for the disability community.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Mark Authors Bill to Prevent Theft of Federal Law Enforcement Weapons
In recent years, fatal shootings and other crimes have occurred using weapons stolen from federal law enforcement officers. Although there are nearly 80 federal law enforcement agencies, there is currently no federal standard in place requiring officers to safely lock and store their guns. To address this, Mark recently reintroduced the Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act (H.R. 8608), a bill to create minimum standards to prevent federal law enforcement officers' service weapons from becoming lost or stolen. It is critical to improve the standards for officer gun safety and storage to ensure public safety.
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