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Congressman DeSaulnier and Senators Cortez Masto, Burr, Sinema, and Gardner Introduce Moving FIRST Act to Promote Innovation in America’s Transportation Systems

June 20, 2019

Press Release

Today, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier introduced the Moving FIRST Act, a bill that would create a competitive program to seek grants for the creation of transportation projects.

DeSaulnier Measures to Help Children, Families, and Workers Pass U.S. House in Spending Package

June 19, 2019

Press Release

Today, four provisions that Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) authored were included in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development spending package (H.R. 2740) that passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 226-to-203.

Join Us Tonight In El Cerrito

June 17, 2019

DeSaulnier Digest

We had another busy week in Washington last week as Democrats worked to hold the Trump Administration accountable. Before heading back for another full week in Washington, I am looking forward to making a stop in West County as we host another town hall on "Protecting our Democracy and The Mueller Report." To RSVP, click the image below. I hope you can join us!

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Congressman DeSaulnier’s Statement on City of Pittsburg’s Partnership with Bombardier

June 14, 2019

Press Release

Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement on the City of Pittsburg’s partnership with Bombardier Inc. to open a facility that will produce BART’s Fleet of the Future rail cars.

Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Second Town Hall on Protecting Our Democracy & The Mueller Report

June 11, 2019

Press Release

Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he will host a second town hall on “Protecting Our Democracy & The Mueller Report” on Monday, June 17th at 6:30 p.m. in West County at Harding Elementary School in El Cerrito.

Protecting Dreamers, Saving Local News, and Highlights from a Busy Week

June 10, 2019

DeSaulnier Digest

Amidst all of the meetings, votes, and hearings last week, we took a historic vote in the House to protect Dreamers and introduced a bill to help save local news. Read more about all of our work below.

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Mark DeSaulnier
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Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Hurdles for Newspapers to Become Non-Profits

June 6, 2019

Press Release

Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced the introduction of the Saving Local News Act (H.R. 3126), a bill to recognize newspapers as a public good and make it easier for written news organizations to become non-profits – allowing them to focus on content instead of profit margins and reduce their tax burden.

Serving Contra Costa County

June 3, 2019

DeSaulnier Digest

Everyone in our office takes great pride in serving the people of Contra Costa County. Last week, the Congressional Management Foundation recognized our office's efforts by awarding us with the Democracy Award for Transparency, Accountability, and Innovation. With this honor, we were recognized for employing unique or innovative methods to continuously enhance constituent interactions and provide clear and relevant information on work and performance, as well as publicly acknowledging metrics for that performance.

Congressman DeSaulnier Wins Democracy Award for Exemplary Public Service

May 30, 2019

Press Release

Congressional Management Foundation Recognizes Rep. DeSaulnier for Outstanding Achievement in Transparency, Innovation, and Accountability

Congressman DeSaulnier’s Statement on Special Counsel Mueller’s Press Statement

May 29, 2019

Press Release

Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) made the following statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s press statement.