Press Releases
Washington, DC -- The House Majority passed a two-month extension of the Highway Trust Fund, which funds roads, bridges and public transit construction, instead of a longer-term plan to address our nation's crumbling infrastructure.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), along with Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), have introduced the Distracted Driving Prevention Act (H.R. 2154). This bill would amend the process of granting money to states that have passed statutes to address distracted driving.
Concord, CA -- Congressman DeSaulnier presented former Staff Sergeant Raymond Henderson, a U.S. Army Veteran, with certification of having received both the Purple Heart medal and the Army Commendation Medal with a "V" device, and paid tribute to Henderson's service to our country. Like many Vietnam veterans, Mr.
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San Pablo -- As a newly appointed Member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier has launched an Education Listening Tour to visit schools across the district and to hear firsthand from students, parents, educators and school administrators about ways to improve our educational system.
Washington -- In light of the report released by the California State Auditor on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District, Congressman DeSaulnier made the following statement. DeSaulnier has been involved in Bay Area transportation for years, has worked closely to avoid strikes, and was one of the officials who requested the State Auditor report.
Washington, DC -- Over the past few months the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has held hearings on key agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), regarding failings that begin at the top.
Pittsburg -- Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will continue to meet one-on-one with constituents during mobile district office hours in Pittsburg, Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 1 pm.Mobile District Office Hours are one part of Congressman DeSaulnier's efforts to be accessible to constituents.
Concord -- Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will host town halls on Monday, April 6th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in Concord andWednesday, April 8th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in Richmond. Town halls are one part of Congressman DeSaulnier's efforts to be accessible to constituents.
Washington, DC -- "In order for the U.S. Chemical Safety Board to continue to carry out its important role, I was among the first to call for the resignation of Chairman Moure-Eraso. The CSB needs leadership committed to implementing more rigorous standards and accountability as its critical safety mission is too important to be undermined by ineffective leadership.