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Washington, DC – A measure to improve the safety of crude oil rail shipments across the nation, introduced by Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Congresswoman Nita Lowey (NY-17), and Congressman John Garamendi (CA-3), was passed in the House by unanimous consent and included as part of the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act (H.R. 8). It requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to study the maximum level of volatility that is safe for transporting crude oil-by-rail within one year.

Washington, DC – Today, four amendments authored by Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) were successfully passed as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (S. 1177). This landmark bill overhauls the education law known as "No Child Left Behind (NCLB)."

Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will continue to meet one-on-one with constituents during Mobile District Office Hours in Lafayette, Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.Mobile District Office Hours are one part of Congressman DeSaulnier's efforts to be accessible to constituents. He is also holding town hall meetings and listening tours across the district.

Washington, DC – Congressman DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement in response to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and legislation in the House of Representatives to change the existing U.S. refugee admission process:

"Ensuring the safety and security of our nation and its people is our top priority. As an American with French ancestry, two countries that were founded on the ideals of liberty, I am proud that historically we have been faithful to both.

Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) will host a "Veterans' Meet and Greet" in the City of Concord on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This is an opportunity for local veterans and their families to meet with the Congressman, share their thoughts, and ask questions. Members of Congressman DeSaulnier's Veterans Advisory Board, a group of former service members from across branches of the service, will also be in attendance.

Washington, DC – In response to tragic injuries and the loss of life caused by faulty highway guardrails and the Department of Transportation's (USDOT) inability to track these safety devices that resulted in a multi-million dollar judgment and extensive media reports, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) authored an amendment to keep the public safe. The measure was unanimously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and included in a six-year Highway Reauthorization bill (H.R. 22).

Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will host a town hall meeting in Pittsburg on Monday, November 9^th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This is the ninth public forum hosted by Congressman DeSaulnier since taking office in January. Town halls are one part of DeSaulnier's efforts to be accessible to constituents. He is also holding mobile district office hours and listening tours across the district.

Washington, DC – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), joined by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Mike Honda (CA-17), Jared Huffman (CA-2), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Scott Peters (CA-52) and 18 other California House Members, urged Governor Jerry Brown to address the unmet needs of California's nearly 300,000 homeless schoolchildren through the expansion of the School Supplies for Homeless Children Fund. The fund assists in providing basic material needs to homeless students.