Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (both D-CA) today introduced legislation to expand the Martinez, California historic site that celebrates the life and legacy of John Muir. The John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act would authorize the National Park Service to acquire land that is being donated through a trust, which would improve access to the park and provide more for visitors to see and do at the site.
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-05) introduced H.R. 1194, the Family Engagement in Education Act, a bipartisan bill to provide resources for schools to improve family engagement in education.
"The timing of Prime Minister Netayahu's speech to Congress is a detriment to furthering a two-state solution, to ensuring honest negotiations with Iran, and is political in timing. Circumventing Congressional protocol is disrespectful to the President of the United States and runs counterproductive to working with the Administration and the American people. That being said, as a new Member of Congress I reluctantly decided to attend out of respect for the Democratic State of Israel and the Israeli people," said Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11).
Walnut Creek -- As a newly appointed Member of the House Education & Workforce Committee, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier is launching 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. DeSaulnier will begin the tour by visiting three schools the week of February 16th.
Washington, DC – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he will serve on the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform's subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he will serve on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee in the 114th Congress. Last week DeSaulnier announced his assignment to the Education & Workforce Committee.
Washington, DC- Following President Obama's State of the Union address this evening, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) released the following statement:
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he will serve on the Education and Workforce Committee in the 114th Congress.
