Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman DeSaulnier’s first stand-alone bill as a Member of Congress was passed on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act (H.R.1289) would add 44 acres of donated land to the Martinez historic site that celebrates the life and legacy of John Muir.
Washington, DC – Congressman DeSaulnier issued the following statement today in support of the Iran Nuclear Proposal, also known as the Iran Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA):
Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will continue to meet one-on-one with constituents during mobile district office hours in Walnut Creek, Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 11 am to 1 pm. Mobile District Office Hours are one part of Congressman DeSaulnier’s efforts to be accessible to constituents.
Concord, CA – Congressman DeSaulnier will host a special viewing of floor statements by Members of Congress and a discussion to honor the lives of the victims of the Port Chicago tragedy at the Concord City Council Chambers on Wednesday. The event will feature representatives from the National Park Service and Friends of Port Chicago.
Pleasant Hill, CA -- Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will host five town hall meetings in the communities of Pleasant Hill, Rossmoor, El Cerrito, Orinda, and Clayton. Town halls are one part of Congressman DeSaulnier’s efforts to be accessible to constituents. He is also holding mobile district office hours and listening tours across the district.
Bipartisan School Food Modernization Act Promotes New Equipment, Infrastructure
Washington, DC – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) has introduced the School Food Modernization Act, which will help local schools replace outdated kitchen equipment and improve infrastructure in an effort to provide healthy and nutritious meals to students. A national survey indicates that 88 percent of school districts need at least one piece of new kitche
Danville, CA -- Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will host a town hall meeting on Monday, July 20th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in Danville. Town halls are one part of Congressman DeSaulnier’s efforts to be accessible to constituents. He is also holding mobile district office hours and listening tours across the district.
Concord, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) presented gold, silver, and bronze medals to Congressional Award winners at the Concord Civic Center. The honorees received medals for participating in the Congressional Award program and demonstrating an outstanding commitment to community service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration.
Washington, DC – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement on today’s Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality. The court’s ruling gives same-sex couples the right to marry in all fifty states.
Bay Point, CA -- Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will continue to meet one-on-one with constituents during mobile district office hours in Bay Point, Saturday, June 27th from 11 am to 1 pm. Mobile District Office Hours are one part of Congressman DeSaulnier’s efforts to be accessible to constituents.