{"id":13367,"name":"Mark DeSaulnier","first_name":"Mark","last_name":"DeSaulnier","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"D000623","fec_candidate_id":"H0CA10073","ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":18004,"party":"Democrat","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/115_rp_ca_11_desaulnier_mark_200.jpg","website":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/","campaign_url":"https://DESAULNIERFORCONGRESS.COM","email":"BRIAN@PCMSLLC.COM;LUPE1528@MSN.COM","phone":null,"social_twitter":"markdesaulnier","social_facebook":"https://facebook.com/MarkDeSaulnier","social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"CA","district":"10","city":null,"assumed_office":"2015","term_end":null,"born":"1952","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/D000623","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:19.346Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:19","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:19","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:19","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:06:43","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":"2026-09-16 06:48:10","contact_email":null,"contact_source_url":null,"contact_captured_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Representative","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"house","positions":[{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"also know from personal experience that getting a diagnosis is only the beginning. Navigating the health care system, understanding your options, and making a plan is overwhelming. Nobody should have ","detail":"also know from personal experience that getting a diagnosis is only the beginning. Navigating the health care system, understanding your options, and making a plan is overwhelming. Nobody should have to do that alone. What I’ve done: Founded the bipartisan Congressional Cancer Survivors Caucus. Authored the Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act to improve how doctors communicate with patients at their most vulnerable moments. Authored the Patient Navigation Assistance Act to help patients navigate the health care system after a diagnosis. What I’m doing: Strong advocate for NIH","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"who came to the U.S. legally to participate in a federal clinical trial at UCSF. Only 37 private immigration relief bills have been enacted since 1997. Consistently supported legal cases against the A","detail":"who came to the U.S. legally to participate in a federal clinical trial at UCSF. Only 37 private immigration relief bills have been enacted since 1997. Consistently supported legal cases against the Administration’s immigration crackdowns and harmful policies. What I’m doing: Fighting against mass deportation policies that tear families apart and harm communities. Demanding accountability for those killed and injured by ICE and anyone being deprive of their rights in an immigration detention center. Pushing for humane, fair, and functional immigration reform that reflects American values.","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"out of the communities they grew up in. When people are forced to live farther from their jobs, everything gets harder—longer commutes, higher childcare costs, and less time and money for their famili","detail":"out of the communities they grew up in. When people are forced to live farther from their jobs, everything gets harder—longer commutes, higher childcare costs, and less time and money for their families. Right now, too many people feel like they’re falling behind even when they’re doing everything right. That’s not how this is supposed to work. I’ve spent my career focused on the connection between housing, transportation, and economic opportunity—because if you can’t afford to live near where you work, everything else gets harder. What I’ve done: Created a permanent funding source","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"the standards that became a model for the country, and I know from that experience that strong environmental policy works. Families in Contra Costa County have lived next to refineries for generations","detail":"the standards that became a model for the country, and I know from that experience that strong environmental policy works. Families in Contra Costa County have lived next to refineries for generations and deserve clean air and safe communities right now, not eventually. At the same time, the shift to clean energy is one of the great economic opportunities of our lifetime and the Bay Area is positioned to lead it. I am working on both because both matter. What I’ve done: Served on the California Air Resources Board (1997–2006). Co-led the Industrial Safety Ordinance, which became a model","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"health is serious and growing. Our mental health system doesn’t reach children until elementary school, which means we are already behind by the time we start. The good news is that mental health is f","detail":"health is serious and growing. Our mental health system doesn’t reach children until elementary school, which means we are already behind by the time we start. The good news is that mental health is finally being taken as seriously as physical health, early intervention funding is growing, and the conversation about holding social media platforms accountable is gaining real momentum in Congress. What I’ve done: Authored the Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act to bring mental health support into Head Start and early childhood centers. Authored legislation expanding behavioral health","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"GUN VIOLENCE People want to feel safe in their communities—and they should. That means addressing gun violence, supporting mental health, and investing in solutions we know actually work—not just argu","detail":"GUN VIOLENCE People want to feel safe in their communities—and they should. That means addressing gun violence, supporting mental health, and investing in solutions we know actually work—not just arguing about it. I’ve represented communities affected by gun violence for over a decade and I’ve sat with enough families who have lost someone to know that this is not an abstract policy debate. It is a public health crisis with real solutions that we already know work. California has shown that commonsense gun laws reduce violence. The data supports it. Progress is possible at the federal","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"this country. I have worked on veterans’ issues at every level of government and I host an annual Veterans Town Hall to hear directly from the men and women in our community who have served. What I’ve","detail":"this country. I have worked on veterans’ issues at every level of government and I host an annual Veterans Town Hall to hear directly from the men and women in our community who have served. What I’ve done: Secured funding for Veterans Memorial Building improvements in Contra Costa County. Voted for the PACT Act, the largest expansion of veterans’ health care and benefits in decades, extending care to millions of veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service. Authored legislation to ensure veterans have full access to disability pay and separation pay. What I’m doing: Fighting","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"and equality under the law. Continuing to push for criminal justice reform and accountability in law enforcement. IMMIGRATION The ancestors of nearly every American came here looking for a better life","detail":"and equality under the law. Continuing to push for criminal justice reform and accountability in law enforcement. IMMIGRATION The ancestors of nearly every American came here looking for a better life, and that story is still being written by families across Contra Costa County every day. Our immigration system needs reform, but reform means fixing what is broken, not using fear to score political points. People who have built their lives here, raised families here, and contributed to our communities deserve to be treated with dignity. I have fought for that principle throughout my","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"for the Women’s Health Protection Act, which passed the House twice, to create a federal right to abortion access. Sponsor of the Right to Contraception Act and the Access to Family Building Act to pr","detail":"for the Women’s Health Protection Act, which passed the House twice, to create a federal right to abortion access. Sponsor of the Right to Contraception Act and the Access to Family Building Act to protect access to contraception and IVF. Sponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act to close the gender pay gap. What I’m doing: Fighting to codify reproductive rights into federal law. Opposing any federal legislation that would restrict women’s access to health care or override California’s protections. CIVIL RIGHTS I believe that the measure of a just society is how it treats the people with the","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"congestion and emissions while benefitting workers and employers. Advancing transit-oriented housing through the Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act and fighting for federal investments","detail":"congestion and emissions while benefitting workers and employers. Advancing transit-oriented housing through the Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act and fighting for federal investments that bring down housing costs. As a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I’m working on smarter, cleaner transportation solutions that reduce commutes, expand access, and give people their time back ENVIRONMENT & CLEAN AIR I spent nine years on the California Air Resources Board making real decisions about vehicle emissions, fuel quality, and industrial","source_url":"https://desaulnierforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Military Academy Nominations","detail":"Military Academy Nominations The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of  Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Congressman DeSaulnier may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. How do I apply? To start your application please complete the online form below. Once the form is complete, please mail a printed copy along with the other requested materials (see below) to our Walnut Creek Office. What is the deadline for completing a nomination file?   The deadline for submitting a nomination packet is November 15th at 5 p.m. PT. No late applications will be accepted. What must be included in my nomination file? A complete nomination file consists of the following items: Current photo; Official High school transcript; American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results; An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less); Minimum of three letters of recommendation; and Completed and signed application. What happens after I have completed my nomination file? Applicants who submit a completed n","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs","detail":"The  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs  offers services that include: Disability benefits Education and training Vocational rehabilitation and employment Home loan guaranty Dependent and survivor benefits Medical treatment Mental health services Life insurance Burial benefits Below is a list of information and resources on the following topics: CA State Veteran Affairs Office How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs? How can I get education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill? How can I get medical benefits? How can I get mental health resources? How can I get information on suicide prevention? How can I get a home loan? How can I get life insurance? How can I get vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits? How can I get survivor benefits? What drug benefits are available? How can I get a copy of my military records? How can I apply for a medal, award, or decoration that I earned while in the service? Where can I get more information on federal benefits for veterans? Where can I get more information on my state's benefits for veterans? Would you like to apply for veterans benefits? Use  VONAPP  to apply online. Would you like to appeal a decision? Find out how at the  Board of Veterans Appeals .  The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to helping and supporting veterans, their families, survivors, and caregivers during challenging times. Please see below resources they have provided to ensure veterans have all the support they have rightfully earned. Afghanistan: How spouses, caregivers can support Veterans with PTSD | VAntage Point . Afghanistan: Let's Talk About It (govdelivery.com) . Vet Centers across the county are helping Veterans and service members who have experienced the tragedies of war or other types of trauma, and their families with community-based counseling at no cost and without time limitation. Veterans, service members, and their families can reach the call center at  1-87","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/military-and-veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Healthcare Resources for Veterans and Active Duty Personnel","detail":"Veterans Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States. Their network of health care facilities provides comprehensive care to more than 8 million veterans every year. Visit the Veterans Health Administration website for information on: Health benefits Health provider locations Wellness programs And more.   Local Health Care : The VA Northern California Health Care System VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to veterans in Northern California. The health system is comprised of a medical center in Sacramento; a rehabilitation and extended care facility in Martinez, and seven outpatient clinics. Martinez Outpatient Clinic The Martinez Outpatient Clinic offers a full range of medical, surgical, mental health, and diagnostic outpatient services, including nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT and MRI. The Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care is located adjacent to the outpatient clinic. Location: 150 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553 (925)-372-2000 Oakland Outpatient Clinic The Oakland Outpatient Clinic, located in downtown Oakland, offers a wide array of medical, surgical, and ancillary health care services, including laboratory, radiology and pharmacy. Medicine services are available in cardiology, dietary, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neurology, pulmonary, rehabilitative medicine, social work services, women’s health, and urgent care. Surgical subspecialties are available in ENT, gynecology, optometry and ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, and general surgery and urology. Location: 2221 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Oakland, CA 94612 (510)-267-7800 Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic The Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic provides a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatme","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/military-and-veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Legislation","detail":"One of the most important aspects of Congress is developing, making, and monitoring laws. New legislation is passed almost every week. Please  contact our office to share your thoughts on current legislation that may affect you, your family and your community. Learn more about legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Congressman DeSaulnier. Constituents can view the U.S. House of Representatives'  latest votes  on Capitol Hill and view  Roll Call Votes by the U.S Congress . Learn more  About Legislation of the U.S. Congress  and  Votes in the House and Senate .","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"Recent Votes","detail":"Date Roll Call Bill Question Vote Title 05/21/2026 191 H.R.6047 On Passage Nay Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act 05/21/2026 190 H.R.1041 On Passage Nay Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 189 H.R.1041 On Motion to Recommit Yea Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 188 H.R.1329 On Passage Nay Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/21/2026 187 H.R.1329 On Motion to Recommit Yea Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Recent Votes","detail":"Date Roll Call Bill Question Vote Title 05/21/2026 191 H.R.6047 On Passage Nay Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act 05/21/2026 190 H.R.1041 On Passage Nay Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 189 H.R.1041 On Motion to Recommit Yea Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 188 H.R.1329 On Passage Nay Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/21/2026 187 H.R.1329 On Motion to Recommit Yea Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Legislative Process","detail":"The chief function of Congress is the making of laws.  The legislative process comprises a number of steps and, on this page, you can find links to resources and information concerning legislation introduced and considered in Congress. An in-depth description of the legislative process within the House of Representatives is presented in  How Our Laws are Made  and  Enactment of a Law  on the Clerk of the House's website.  Abridged versions of how laws are made are also available for  young learners ,  grade schoolers ,  middle schoolers , and  high school students .","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/legislative-process","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Legislative Process","detail":"The chief function of Congress is the making of laws.  The legislative process comprises a number of steps and, on this page, you can find links to resources and information concerning legislation introduced and considered in Congress. An in-depth description of the legislative process within the House of Representatives is presented in  How Our Laws are Made  and  Enactment of a Law  on the Clerk of the House's website.  Abridged versions of how laws are made are also available for  young learners ,  grade schoolers ,  middle schoolers , and  high school students .","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/legislative-process","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Committee Hearings","detail":"After a bill is introduced on the House or Senate floor, it is referred to the committee of jurisdiction (i.e., the committee charged with reviewing measures in the area of law or policy with which the bill is concerned).  The committee of referral most often sends the measure to its specialized subcommittee(s) for study, hearings, revisions and approval. For most bills, the committee or subcommittee fails to take further action on the referred bill, effectively \"killing\" the measure at this point.  (Occasionally, a committee will report a measure \"unfavorably,\" with explicit recommendations against its passage, or it will report a bill \"without recommendation,\" which has the same effect as an unfavorable report.) If the bill passes the subcommittee with a favorable vote, it is sent back to the full committee for further consideration, hearings, amendment and vote. List of Today's Hearings Compiled by the House Radio-Television Correspondents' Gallery Congressional Committee Materials Online via GPO FDsys","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/legislative-process","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Federal Laws","detail":"The  U.S. Code  is the official compilation of the current Federal statutes of a general and permanent nature. The Code is arranged according to subject matter under 50 subject headings ('titles').  The Code sets out the current status of the laws, incorporating all amendments into the text. 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