{"id":13367,"name":"Mark DeSaulnier","first_name":"Mark","last_name":"DeSaulnier","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"D000623","fec_candidate_id":null,"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":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"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":null,"office_name":"U.S. Representative","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"house","positions":[{"topic":"Healthcare","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? 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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":"Taxes","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? 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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":"Technology","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? 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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":"Abortion","stance":"Ways We Can Help","detail":"1. Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on your behalf 2. Inquire about the status of your benefit claims and appeals 3. Assist with pay and benefit issues for active and reserve military  4. Provide access to resources for families and dependents 5. Help obtain military records and honors, and cemetery and memorial services 6. Connect active duty personnel with existing resources California has the nation’s highest number of veterans with nearly 2 million. In Contra Costa County, there are over 55,000 veterans. Our veterans have a special place in our society thanks to their selfless service in defense of our nation, and we must continue to support of our nation’s heroes both on the battlefield and after they return home.   If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of assistance with the  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , please contact our  office  at 925-933-2660. If you need immediate assistance and are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the  veterans crisis line  at 988 then press 1. ","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/military-and-veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Ways We Can Help","detail":"1. Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on your behalf 2. Inquire about the status of your benefit claims and appeals 3. Assist with pay and benefit issues for active and reserve military  4. Provide access to resources for families and dependents 5. Help obtain military records and honors, and cemetery and memorial services 6. Connect active duty personnel with existing resources California has the nation’s highest number of veterans with nearly 2 million. In Contra Costa County, there are over 55,000 veterans. Our veterans have a special place in our society thanks to their selfless service in defense of our nation, and we must continue to support of our nation’s heroes both on the battlefield and after they return home.   If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of assistance with the  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , please contact our  office  at 925-933-2660. If you need immediate assistance and are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the  veterans crisis line  at 988 then press 1. ","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/military-and-veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Ways We Can Help","detail":"1. Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on your behalf 2. Inquire about the status of your benefit claims and appeals 3. Assist with pay and benefit issues for active and reserve military  4. Provide access to resources for families and dependents 5. Help obtain military records and honors, and cemetery and memorial services 6. Connect active duty personnel with existing resources California has the nation’s highest number of veterans with nearly 2 million. In Contra Costa County, there are over 55,000 veterans. Our veterans have a special place in our society thanks to their selfless service in defense of our nation, and we must continue to support of our nation’s heroes both on the battlefield and after they return home.   If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of assistance with the  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , please contact our  office  at 925-933-2660. If you need immediate assistance and are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the  veterans crisis line  at 988 then press 1. ","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/military-and-veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Ways We Can Help","detail":"1. Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on your behalf 2. Inquire about the status of your benefit claims and appeals 3. Assist with pay and benefit issues for active and reserve military  4. Provide access to resources for families and dependents 5. Help obtain military records and honors, and cemetery and memorial services 6. Connect active duty personnel with existing resources California has the nation’s highest number of veterans with nearly 2 million. In Contra Costa County, there are over 55,000 veterans. Our veterans have a special place in our society thanks to their selfless service in defense of our nation, and we must continue to support of our nation’s heroes both on the battlefield and after they return home.   If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of assistance with the  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , please contact our  office  at 925-933-2660. If you need immediate assistance and are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the  veterans crisis line  at 988 then press 1. ","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/military-and-veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","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":"Education","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":"Taxes","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":"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":"Technology","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) . 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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":"Healthcare","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":"Abortion","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. 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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":"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":"Technology","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":"Social 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. 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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":"Economy","stance":"Taxpayers","detail":"Ways We Can Help 1. Contact the IRS on your behalf 2. Provide updates from the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate 3. Inquire about the status of refunds, tax liens, and unpaid taxes, payments and penalties Filing Taxes How do I file personal taxes for California? How do I file for personal federal income taxes? How do I file for small business taxes in California? How do I file for small business federal income taxes? How do I find information about federal appeals? How do I file business taxes? Refunds When will I receive my refund? Processing time for refund returns depends on the method used for filing. For example: E-file opting for direct deposit: 3 weeks after your filing return; E-file option for paper check: 8 weeks after filing your return. How do I check the status of my refund? If you still have not received your refund, check the IRS website or call the Refund Hotline at (800)-829-1954. Have a copy of your tax return to find your social security number, the filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. Information about the status of your refund check will only be available 24 hours after the IRS has received an e-filed tax return or 4 weeks after you have mailed it in. To find out if your check has been cashed, you can call (800) 829-1954 and request Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund. What can I do if I lose my refund?  If your refund check has not been cashed, the IRS can normally provide a replacement within six to eight weeks. If your refund check has been cashed, the Financial Management Service (FMS) will provide a copy of the check and a \"Form 3911 Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund\" to initiate a claim. The signature on the cancelled check will be reviewed before determining whether another refund can be issued. Payments Call (800)-829-1040 and ask an IRS representative if the payment has been credited to your account. If it has not and the check has not cleared your financial institution, you may choose to plac","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/taxpayers","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Taxpayers","detail":"Ways We Can Help 1. Contact the IRS on your behalf 2. Provide updates from the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate 3. Inquire about the status of refunds, tax liens, and unpaid taxes, payments and penalties Filing Taxes How do I file personal taxes for California? How do I file for personal federal income taxes? How do I file for small business taxes in California? How do I file for small business federal income taxes? How do I find information about federal appeals? How do I file business taxes? Refunds When will I receive my refund? Processing time for refund returns depends on the method used for filing. For example: E-file opting for direct deposit: 3 weeks after your filing return; E-file option for paper check: 8 weeks after filing your return. How do I check the status of my refund? If you still have not received your refund, check the IRS website or call the Refund Hotline at (800)-829-1954. Have a copy of your tax return to find your social security number, the filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. Information about the status of your refund check will only be available 24 hours after the IRS has received an e-filed tax return or 4 weeks after you have mailed it in. To find out if your check has been cashed, you can call (800) 829-1954 and request Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund. What can I do if I lose my refund?  If your refund check has not been cashed, the IRS can normally provide a replacement within six to eight weeks. If your refund check has been cashed, the Financial Management Service (FMS) will provide a copy of the check and a \"Form 3911 Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund\" to initiate a claim. The signature on the cancelled check will be reviewed before determining whether another refund can be issued. Payments Call (800)-829-1040 and ask an IRS representative if the payment has been credited to your account. If it has not and the check has not cleared your financial institution, you may choose to plac","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/taxpayers","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Taxpayers","detail":"Ways We Can Help 1. Contact the IRS on your behalf 2. Provide updates from the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate 3. Inquire about the status of refunds, tax liens, and unpaid taxes, payments and penalties Filing Taxes How do I file personal taxes for California? How do I file for personal federal income taxes? How do I file for small business taxes in California? How do I file for small business federal income taxes? How do I find information about federal appeals? How do I file business taxes? Refunds When will I receive my refund? Processing time for refund returns depends on the method used for filing. For example: E-file opting for direct deposit: 3 weeks after your filing return; E-file option for paper check: 8 weeks after filing your return. How do I check the status of my refund? If you still have not received your refund, check the IRS website or call the Refund Hotline at (800)-829-1954. Have a copy of your tax return to find your social security number, the filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. Information about the status of your refund check will only be available 24 hours after the IRS has received an e-filed tax return or 4 weeks after you have mailed it in. To find out if your check has been cashed, you can call (800) 829-1954 and request Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund. What can I do if I lose my refund?  If your refund check has not been cashed, the IRS can normally provide a replacement within six to eight weeks. If your refund check has been cashed, the Financial Management Service (FMS) will provide a copy of the check and a \"Form 3911 Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund\" to initiate a claim. The signature on the cancelled check will be reviewed before determining whether another refund can be issued. Payments Call (800)-829-1040 and ask an IRS representative if the payment has been credited to your account. If it has not and the check has not cleared your financial institution, you may choose to plac","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/taxpayers","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Taxpayers","detail":"Ways We Can Help 1. Contact the IRS on your behalf 2. Provide updates from the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate 3. Inquire about the status of refunds, tax liens, and unpaid taxes, payments and penalties Filing Taxes How do I file personal taxes for California? How do I file for personal federal income taxes? How do I file for small business taxes in California? How do I file for small business federal income taxes? How do I find information about federal appeals? How do I file business taxes? Refunds When will I receive my refund? Processing time for refund returns depends on the method used for filing. For example: E-file opting for direct deposit: 3 weeks after your filing return; E-file option for paper check: 8 weeks after filing your return. How do I check the status of my refund? If you still have not received your refund, check the IRS website or call the Refund Hotline at (800)-829-1954. Have a copy of your tax return to find your social security number, the filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. Information about the status of your refund check will only be available 24 hours after the IRS has received an e-filed tax return or 4 weeks after you have mailed it in. To find out if your check has been cashed, you can call (800) 829-1954 and request Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund. What can I do if I lose my refund?  If your refund check has not been cashed, the IRS can normally provide a replacement within six to eight weeks. If your refund check has been cashed, the Financial Management Service (FMS) will provide a copy of the check and a \"Form 3911 Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund\" to initiate a claim. The signature on the cancelled check will be reviewed before determining whether another refund can be issued. Payments Call (800)-829-1040 and ask an IRS representative if the payment has been credited to your account. If it has not and the check has not cleared your financial institution, you may choose to plac","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/services/taxpayers","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":"Climate","stance":"Key Legislative Accomplishments","detail":"Transportation Successfully enacted a measure in the Highway Bill to protect the public from faulty guardrails on roads and highways Authored legislation to strengthen accountability and oversight for so-called \"megaprojects,\" like the Bay Bridge, by creating a system that manages costs, foresees risks, and holds decision-makers accountable Spearheaded bipartisan legislation to rebuild public trust by increasing transparency during the project selection process to ensure that investments are based on merit as opposed to politics or connections Oversight & Accountability Worked to safeguard the public from harmful emissions by calling on the Department of Justice to conduct a criminal investigation into allegations that Volkswagen AG purposefully evaded California air quality standards Pursued investigations of ExxonMobil's alleged fraud related to climate change by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform Education Authored legislation to make college more affordable by decreasing interest rates on federal student loans Successfully amended current law to allow Head Start programs to run more efficiently Passed a measure into law to encourage schools to keep student athletes safe by developing a set of standards for responding to concussions Environment Passed bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to expand the John Muir National Historic Site and improve access to the park and its scenic trails Promoted legislation to prevent another BP oil spill by strengthening protections for whistleblowers on offshore oil and gas facilities","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/key-legislative-accomplishments","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Key Legislative Accomplishments","detail":"Transportation Successfully enacted a measure in the Highway Bill to protect the public from faulty guardrails on roads and highways Authored legislation to strengthen accountability and oversight for so-called \"megaprojects,\" like the Bay Bridge, by creating a system that manages costs, foresees risks, and holds decision-makers accountable Spearheaded bipartisan legislation to rebuild public trust by increasing transparency during the project selection process to ensure that investments are based on merit as opposed to politics or connections Oversight & Accountability Worked to safeguard the public from harmful emissions by calling on the Department of Justice to conduct a criminal investigation into allegations that Volkswagen AG purposefully evaded California air quality standards Pursued investigations of ExxonMobil's alleged fraud related to climate change by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform Education Authored legislation to make college more affordable by decreasing interest rates on federal student loans Successfully amended current law to allow Head Start programs to run more efficiently Passed a measure into law to encourage schools to keep student athletes safe by developing a set of standards for responding to concussions Environment Passed bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to expand the John Muir National Historic Site and improve access to the park and its scenic trails Promoted legislation to prevent another BP oil spill by strengthening protections for whistleblowers on offshore oil and gas facilities","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/key-legislative-accomplishments","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Key Legislative Accomplishments","detail":"Transportation Successfully enacted a measure in the Highway Bill to protect the public from faulty guardrails on roads and highways Authored legislation to strengthen accountability and oversight for so-called \"megaprojects,\" like the Bay Bridge, by creating a system that manages costs, foresees risks, and holds decision-makers accountable Spearheaded bipartisan legislation to rebuild public trust by increasing transparency during the project selection process to ensure that investments are based on merit as opposed to politics or connections Oversight & Accountability Worked to safeguard the public from harmful emissions by calling on the Department of Justice to conduct a criminal investigation into allegations that Volkswagen AG purposefully evaded California air quality standards Pursued investigations of ExxonMobil's alleged fraud related to climate change by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform Education Authored legislation to make college more affordable by decreasing interest rates on federal student loans Successfully amended current law to allow Head Start programs to run more efficiently Passed a measure into law to encourage schools to keep student athletes safe by developing a set of standards for responding to concussions Environment Passed bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to expand the John Muir National Historic Site and improve access to the park and its scenic trails Promoted legislation to prevent another BP oil spill by strengthening protections for whistleblowers on offshore oil and gas facilities","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/key-legislative-accomplishments","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Key Legislative Accomplishments","detail":"Transportation Successfully enacted a measure in the Highway Bill to protect the public from faulty guardrails on roads and highways Authored legislation to strengthen accountability and oversight for so-called \"megaprojects,\" like the Bay Bridge, by creating a system that manages costs, foresees risks, and holds decision-makers accountable Spearheaded bipartisan legislation to rebuild public trust by increasing transparency during the project selection process to ensure that investments are based on merit as opposed to politics or connections Oversight & Accountability Worked to safeguard the public from harmful emissions by calling on the Department of Justice to conduct a criminal investigation into allegations that Volkswagen AG purposefully evaded California air quality standards Pursued investigations of ExxonMobil's alleged fraud related to climate change by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform Education Authored legislation to make college more affordable by decreasing interest rates on federal student loans Successfully amended current law to allow Head Start programs to run more efficiently Passed a measure into law to encourage schools to keep student athletes safe by developing a set of standards for responding to concussions Environment Passed bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to expand the John Muir National Historic Site and improve access to the park and its scenic trails Promoted legislation to prevent another BP oil spill by strengthening protections for whistleblowers on offshore oil and gas facilities","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/key-legislative-accomplishments","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. Prior to being added to the U.S. Code, individual laws are published in pamphlet form as \"slip laws\" which are later collected together in chronological order (not in subject order) as the  Statutes at Large .","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/legislative-process","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Sponsored and Co-sponsored Legislation","detail":"Before a proposed piece of legislation can be considered by the  House of Representatives , it must first be sponsored by a Member of Congress (either a  Member of the House  or a  Member of the Senate ).  Members of Congress who are not the primary sponsor of a piece of legislation may express their strong support for the legislation by becoming a co-sponsor of that legislation.  Learn more about the legislation that I  sponsored  or  co-sponsored .","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/legislative-process","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Step 1","detail":"Please visit the  Legislation and Votes  web page at the  Clerk of the House  website.  The following web page (or similar) will display: Image Under the \"Roll Call Votes\" heading, choose the link of the appropriate Congress and Session to view roll call votes for that session.  In addition to the current Session of Congress you will also have the option to select and view roll call votes from previous sessions of Congress.","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/reading-roll-call-votes","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Step 2","detail":"Once you have selected the Congress and Session you want, a web page similar to the following will display: Image The far left column labeled \"Roll\" will give you the number of the roll call vote.  Moving to the column on the right, you see the date the vote was cast.  The \"Question\" tells you if the vote was on final passage, on an amendment, or as otherwise noted.  The \"Result\" is the outcome: P=passed, F=failed, and A=the amendment was agreed to.  The next column tells you the title/description of the measure.  All votes are posted in reverse chronological order (most recent at the top).","source_url":"https://desaulnier.house.gov/legislation/reading-roll-call-votes","source_date":"2026-05-23"}],"committees":[{"committee_name":"House Transportation and Infrastructure","role":"Member","chamber":"house"},{"committee_name":"House Education and Workforce","role":"Member","chamber":"house"},{"committee_name":"House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee","role":"Member","chamber":"house"},{"committee_name":"House Select Committee on Modernization","role":"Ranking Member","chamber":"house"},{"committee_name":"House Education and Workforce Subcommittee","role":"Ranking Member","chamber":"house"}],"finance":[],"vote_count":581,"vote_summary":[{"vote":"No","count":243},{"vote":"Yea","count":174},{"vote":"Nay","count":145},{"vote":"Aye","count":9},{"vote":"Not 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