Mark DeSaulnier
@repmarkdesaulnier.bsky.social
Representing CA-10. Member of @transportdems.bsky.social
@democrats-edworkforce.house.gov and House Ethics Committee. Dad, amateur historian, marathon runner & former small business owner.
@democrats-edworkforce.house.gov and House Ethics Committee. Dad, amateur historian, marathon runner & former small business owner.
After a busy week in DC, it was a pleasure to visit Monte Gardens Elementary School in Concord this afternoon as part of my ongoing Education Listening Tour (1/2).
February 14, 2026 at 12:34 AM
After a busy week in DC, it was a pleasure to visit Monte Gardens Elementary School in Concord this afternoon as part of my ongoing Education Listening Tour (1/2).
One of my favorite town hall series we’ve hosted was our Conversations on Race with former Representative Barbara Lee. This Black History Month, I wanted to highlight one of those conversations from back in 2019 – even seven years later, these topics are still so relevant.
Dropbox
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February 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM
One of my favorite town hall series we’ve hosted was our Conversations on Race with former Representative Barbara Lee. This Black History Month, I wanted to highlight one of those conversations from back in 2019 – even seven years later, these topics are still so relevant.
Are you a veteran hoping to learn more about the federal and local resources and benefits available to you? Or know someone who is? Join our Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair in San Ramon from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20th at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (1/2).
February 13, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Are you a veteran hoping to learn more about the federal and local resources and benefits available to you? Or know someone who is? Join our Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair in San Ramon from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20th at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (1/2).
If you’ve ever biked or walked on the Iron Horse Trail near Treat Boulevard, you’ll benefit from our first Community Project Funding spotlight (1/2)!
February 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM
If you’ve ever biked or walked on the Iron Horse Trail near Treat Boulevard, you’ll benefit from our first Community Project Funding spotlight (1/2)!
This week I was excited to announce that I secured more than $14 million in federal funding for projects that will improve transportation, education, and public safety in our community (1/2).
February 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
This week I was excited to announce that I secured more than $14 million in federal funding for projects that will improve transportation, education, and public safety in our community (1/2).
Trump continues to put the profits of Big Oil over the health and safety of Americans, this time by destroying the EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution. At every turn, Trump puts the interests of his ultrawealthy donors over those of the American people.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Trump continues to put the profits of Big Oil over the health and safety of Americans, this time by destroying the EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution. At every turn, Trump puts the interests of his ultrawealthy donors over those of the American people.
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Yesterday, I voted against the SAVE Act, a bill that makes it harder for the American people to vote. The bill’s new voting requirements would be especially onerous for married women who have changed their last names (1/2).
The SAVE Act: Overview and Facts
The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.
www.americanprogress.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Yesterday, I voted against the SAVE Act, a bill that makes it harder for the American people to vote. The bill’s new voting requirements would be especially onerous for married women who have changed their last names (1/2).
My friend Steven Roberti dedicated his life to service from his leadership as a lifelong member of IBEW Local 302, to Manager of the Contra Costa Labor Council, and later as the Department of Labor’s Regional Manager overseeing labor affairs across the United States (1/2).
February 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
My friend Steven Roberti dedicated his life to service from his leadership as a lifelong member of IBEW Local 302, to Manager of the Contra Costa Labor Council, and later as the Department of Labor’s Regional Manager overseeing labor affairs across the United States (1/2).
Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Bayard Rustin learned nonviolence at a young age through his Quaker faith (1/4).
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Bayard Rustin learned nonviolence at a young age through his Quaker faith (1/4).
Despite Trump claiming to want to make life more affordable for Americans, families across the country are spending more on essentials from groceries to electricity thanks to his tariffs and Big Ugly Bill. In CA-10, families’ average annual spending is up $2,080.
The Trump-Republican Cost of Living Crisis
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February 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Despite Trump claiming to want to make life more affordable for Americans, families across the country are spending more on essentials from groceries to electricity thanks to his tariffs and Big Ugly Bill. In CA-10, families’ average annual spending is up $2,080.
At a time when government employees are under attack by the Trump Administration, I welcomed local AFGE members to my Washington, D.C. office to discuss protecting workers both here in CA-10 and around the country.
February 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
At a time when government employees are under attack by the Trump Administration, I welcomed local AFGE members to my Washington, D.C. office to discuss protecting workers both here in CA-10 and around the country.
I’m excited to share this great news - we secured more than $14 million in federal funding for community projects across CA-10 just this year and a total of over $60 million since coming to Congress (1/2).
February 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I’m excited to share this great news - we secured more than $14 million in federal funding for community projects across CA-10 just this year and a total of over $60 million since coming to Congress (1/2).
The wealth gap between big corporations and the working people who make these companies’ success possible has been widening for decades and will only be exacerbated by the unchecked rise of AI (1/2).
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
The Big Money in Today’s Economy Is Going to Capital, Not Labor
Soaring profits and stocks funnel more of GDP toward companies, their top employees and shareholders. AI will intensify this trend.
www.wsj.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The wealth gap between big corporations and the working people who make these companies’ success possible has been widening for decades and will only be exacerbated by the unchecked rise of AI (1/2).
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
Working Americans are sick of playing by a different set of rules than the wealthy elite – Trump’s DOJ must release the full, unredacted Epstein files so we can hold the guilty accountable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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US lawmakers accuse justice department of 'inappropriately' redacting Epstein files
Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna say the DOJ is not complying with their transparency law.
www.bbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Working Americans are sick of playing by a different set of rules than the wealthy elite – Trump’s DOJ must release the full, unredacted Epstein files so we can hold the guilty accountable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
After this weekend’s town hall, a group of robotics club students who were meeting in the room next door invited me to learn more about their team, project, and competitions. These enthusiastic students embody the best of our education system!
February 10, 2026 at 12:40 AM
After this weekend’s town hall, a group of robotics club students who were meeting in the room next door invited me to learn more about their team, project, and competitions. These enthusiastic students embody the best of our education system!
Our next unsung hero for Black History Month is a crusading California journalist, activist, and politician (1/4).
February 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Our next unsung hero for Black History Month is a crusading California journalist, activist, and politician (1/4).
There is nothing more American and patriotic than standing up for what you believe in. President Trump’s criticism of Olympic athletes for exercising freedom of speech to condemn human rights abuses at home is shameful.
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As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate an...
www.npr.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
There is nothing more American and patriotic than standing up for what you believe in. President Trump’s criticism of Olympic athletes for exercising freedom of speech to condemn human rights abuses at home is shameful.
www.npr.org/2026/02/09/n...
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We had a great turnout for today’s town hall both at Valley View Middle School in Pleasant Hill and by livestream! As always, I appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from constituents about what is happening in our country (1/2).
February 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
We had a great turnout for today’s town hall both at Valley View Middle School in Pleasant Hill and by livestream! As always, I appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from constituents about what is happening in our country (1/2).
Absolutely disgusting and racist. He needs to apologize to the country.
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Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
A racist post on President Donald Trump's social media account depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been taken down.
apnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Absolutely disgusting and racist. He needs to apologize to the country.
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CALLING ALL VETERANS! I’m hosting a Veterans Town Hall from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. & Resource Fair from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in San Ramon on Friday, February 20th to share resources from federal agencies and veterans service organizations for local veterans (1/2).
February 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM
CALLING ALL VETERANS! I’m hosting a Veterans Town Hall from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. & Resource Fair from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in San Ramon on Friday, February 20th to share resources from federal agencies and veterans service organizations for local veterans (1/2).
Although we reached capacity for tomorrow’s town hall at 12:30, you can still join by YouTube and Facebook! If you RSVP’d to join us in person, you should have received an email with additional information (1/2).
February 6, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Although we reached capacity for tomorrow’s town hall at 12:30, you can still join by YouTube and Facebook! If you RSVP’d to join us in person, you should have received an email with additional information (1/2).
In Congress, solving problems with commonsense solutions is a top priority of mine. I introduced a bill alongside @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social to require new safety measures to prevent often-fatal truck underride accidents (1/2).
Gillibrand Luján, Cohen, DeSaulnier, Ross Introduce Legislation To Protect Drivers From Fatal Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
The Stop Underrides Act2.0 would require side underride guards on new trucks and direct additional research and data collection about underride crashes Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten ...
www.gillibrand.senate.gov
February 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
In Congress, solving problems with commonsense solutions is a top priority of mine. I introduced a bill alongside @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social to require new safety measures to prevent often-fatal truck underride accidents (1/2).
As President Trump and Stephen Miller continue to peddle the lie that immigrants are a drain on our public resources, the data squarely refutes them (1/2).
Today @cato.org published our report providing the first look at the fiscal effects of the wave of legal & illegal immigration over the last 3 decades. It shows immigrants created surpluses every year, by a combined $14.5 trillion, even as deficits grew www.cato.org/white-paper/...
February 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
As President Trump and Stephen Miller continue to peddle the lie that immigrants are a drain on our public resources, the data squarely refutes them (1/2).
The Washington Post’s widespread layoffs are a devastating blow to the paper and mark yet another dangerous attack on journalism. Never has the paper’s motto been more prescient - “democracy dies in darkness” (1/2).
Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post'
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The Washington Post’s widespread layoffs are a devastating blow to the paper and mark yet another dangerous attack on journalism. Never has the paper’s motto been more prescient - “democracy dies in darkness” (1/2).
As Tip O’Neill famously said, all politics is local! I was honored to join the National Association of Regional Councils to discuss how regional cooperation improves local communities across our country.
February 6, 2026 at 12:51 AM
As Tip O’Neill famously said, all politics is local! I was honored to join the National Association of Regional Councils to discuss how regional cooperation improves local communities across our country.