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Congressman DeSaulnier Welcomes First-Ever DoD Audit
December 13, 2017
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), a Member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, welcomed the Department of Defense (DoD) first-ever agency-wide financial audit in its history.
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Congressman DeSaulnier Joins Call for Oversight Committee to Investigate Multiple Sexual Harassment Allegations Against President Trump
December 12, 2017
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement after joining Congresswoman Lois Frankel, the Democratic Women’s Working Group, and over 100 Members of Congress in calling on House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman, Congressman Trey Gowdy, to immediately investigate numerous sexual misconduct allegations against President Donald Trump.
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Representatives Desaulnier and Cohen Join Senators Gillibrand and Rubio to Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Keep Drivers Safe from Fatal Tractor-Trailer Accidents
December 12, 2017
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) joined Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral Stop Underrides Act of 2017, which would help prevent deadly truck underride crashes.
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Mark Calls for a New, Southern Crossing of San Francisco Bay with Senator Feinstein
December 12, 2017
DeSaulnier Digest

Dear Contra Costa Residents:

As the House of Representatives begins its legislative work this week, we want to provide you with a snapshot of recent news and issues before Congress over the past week.

RECENT KEY VOTES

Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 1

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Representatives DeSaulnier, DeFazio, Davis, and Smucker Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Parity for Electric Vehicle Technology
December 11, 2017
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, as leading American manufacturers continue to design, develop, and unveil commercially-available electric trucks, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Rodney Davis (R-IL), and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) announced bipartisan legislation (H.R. 4421) that would allow for the testing of trucks powered by electric batteries.
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DeSaulnier and Feinstein Call on MTC to Expeditiously Move Forward on a "Southern Crossing" to Ease Congestion in San Francisco and the Bay Area
December 6, 2017
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) called on Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Executive Director Steve Heminger to expeditiously examine steps to move forward a second east-west "Southern Crossing" of the San Francisco Bay to help reduce one of the worst traffic problems facing the area, and provide significant benefits for toll payers.
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Mark Tours West County Detention Facility Following Allegations of Abuse of ICE Detainees
December 5, 2017
DeSaulnier Digest

Dear Contra Costa Residents:

As the House of Representatives begins its legislative work this week, we wanted to provide you with a snapshot of recent news and issues before Congress over the past week.

RECENT KEY VOTES

Congressional Sexual Harassment Training Resolution (H.Res. 630)

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*POSTPONED* Congressman DeSaulnier to Postpone His End of the Year Town Hall Scheduled for Monday, December 4th in El Cerrito
December 1, 2017
Press Release
Walnut Creek, CA – Today, due to an unforeseen change in the House of Representatives’ voting schedule, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) was forced to postpone his End of the Year town hall, which was scheduled for Monday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. in El Cerrito. The town hall will be rescheduled at a later date.
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Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts End of the Year Town Hall in El Cerrito
November 29, 2017
Press Release
Richmond, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced he will host an End of the Year town hall meeting in El Cerrito on Monday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m.
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Special Edition on Republican Tax Plan, Including FAQs and Recap of Tax Town Halls
November 27, 2017
DeSaulnier Digest

Dear Contra Costa Residents:

The biggest tax overhaul since 1986 is currently being jammed through Congress without serious public input or enough time for people to understand how it will affect them. Although the Republicans in the House passed their version on November 16th, and the Senate is expected to vote as early as this week, we wanted to take the time to provide you with a special edition of our weekly newsletter to provide answers to the common questions I have been asked about the plan.

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