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March 29, 2021
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced legislation to improve accountability and oversight of so-called “megaprojects.” The Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act (H.R. 2204) would establish an independent peer review group to assess the quality assurance, cost containment, and risk management of federal highway and transportation projects that cost over $2.5 billion. While current law requires financial reporting requirements for projects costing more than $500 million, no additional oversight mechanisms exist for large, complex megaprojects.
March 26, 2021
Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced he is hosting the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 11th Congressional District.
March 23, 2021
Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he will host a town hall on Tuesday, March 30th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. PT on the impact of coronavirus on students and getting back to school.
March 19, 2021
Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee of Oversight and Reform, and senior Committee Member Rep. Mark DeSaulnier introduced the Stop Shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by Eliminating Non-Debtor Releases (SACKLER) Act.
March 11, 2021
Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) hailed passage of two landmark bills to combat gun violence – the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act (H.R. 1446). Congressman DeSaulnier is a co-sponsor of both bills.
March 11, 2021
Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and senior Committee Member Rep. Mark DeSaulnier issued the following statement after the Committee made public additional documents obtained in the investigation into Purdue Pharma L.P. and members of the Sackler Family:
March 10, 2021
Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement on the passing of retired U.S. Army Major General and former Concord City Councilman and Mayor Dan Helix.