Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) released the following statement on air safety amid the ongoing government shutdown and in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel thousands of flights beginning today.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) made the following statement upon the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous passage of a measure to proclaim a local emergency caused by the disruption of funding for CalFresh food assistance benefits and allocate up to $21,000,000 for CalFresh to benefit eligible households for the month of November.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host a town hall in Martinez on Thursday, October 30th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to provide updates on Democrats’ efforts to reopen the government, recent Administration actions, and news of the day.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) and Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service expressing concern about the Post-of-Duty (POD) closure of the Walnut Creek Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) and strong opposition to further closures of TACs in the Bay Area.

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Lateefah Simon (CA-12) led 117 House Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought strongly condemning and urging the Trump Administration to rescind their decision to lay off federal employees dedicated to the education and support of students with disabilities and their families.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) sent a letter to House Committee on Education & Workforce Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) urging him to schedule a hearing on the epidemic of gun violence in schools.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) issued the following statement on the recent explosion at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery.

Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that he will host a virtual town hall to discuss government funding on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30 p.m. PT ahead of the shutdown deadline at the end of the month.