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2022-06-04 ‘What Can We Do…?’: Mark DeSaulnier Presses Cardona On Mental Health In Schools Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) questioned Education Secretary Miguel Cardona during a House Education Committee hearing last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtKb-gJ3VqQ
2022-04-09 ‘We Owe It To These Local Businesses’: Mark DeSaulnier Touts Restaurant Funding Bill During House Floor remarks on Wednesday, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) spoke about the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgH9dlveI6s
2022-03-04 Senators Gillibrand And Rubio, Representatives Cohen And Desaulnier Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Safety Measures To Prevent Deadly ‘Underride’ Accidents Involving Tractor-Trailers https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/senators-gillibrand-and-rubio-representatives-cohen-and-desaulnier-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-safety-measures-to-prevent-deadly-underride-accidents-involving-tractor-trailers
2022-03-14 CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER CONTINUES PUSH TO INCREASE AVIATION SAFETY AND AVOID NEAR-MISS AIRCRAFT INCIDENTS https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-desaulnier-continues-push-increase-aviation-safety-and-avoid
2022-03-10 CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER SECURES MORE THAN $8 MILLION FOR CONTRA COSTA PROJECTS https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-desaulnier-secures-more-8-million-contra-costa-projects
2022-03-03 REPS. ALLEN AND DESAULNIER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE MANAGEMENT OF RETIREMENT PLANS https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4969
2022-03-01 Ahead of #SOTU22, I joined Claudine Wong KTVU to discuss the priorities I expect President Joe Biden to lay out tonight to support families, fight inflation, and stand up for core American values like freedom, democracy, and unity here in the U.S. and in Ukraine. https://fb.watch/bMBRsDrsug/
2022-02-27 Democratic Rep. DeSaulnier on ‘the unwarranted act of aggression by a dictator’ Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., argues the Russian invasion of Ukraine provides an opportunity for Republicans and Democrats to be unified as well as the west. https://video.foxnews.com/v/6299071535001
*2021-12-03 DeSaulnier introduces legislative package to support, preserve local journalism https://contracostaherald.com/desaulnier-introduces-legislative-package-to-support-preserve-local-journalism/
2021-11-08 Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Landmark Legislation to Support Workers, Tackle Climate Change, Promote Clean Transportation, and Advance Affordable Housing https://ca.jtrn.us/2021/11/08/congressman-desaulnier-introduces-landmark-legislation-to-support-workers-tackle-climate-change-promote-clean-transportation-and-advance-affordable-housing/
2021-10-14 Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) – Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2021 Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) welcomes participants in the East Bay Walk to End Alzheimer’s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30eJuCvgycM
2021-09-15 CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER INTRODUCES BILL TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO GUN VIOLENCE https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-desaulnier-introduces-bill-develop-evidence-based-0
2021-08-11 In brief: Congressman DeSaulnier introduces federal trails bill https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/08/11/in-brief-richmonds-congress-member-introduces-federal-trails-bill/
2021-07-09 Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Help Provide Healthy Meals to Students https://eastcountytoday.net/congressman-desaulnier-introduces-bill-to-help-provide-healthy-meals-to-students/
2021-06-21 Member Mark DeSaulnier’s Opening Statement: Hearing on The SACKLER Act https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q87lFfqHkw
2021-02-05 Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Talks News of Washington Congressman Mark DeSaulnier joins Richard French Live to discuss President Biden’s stimulus deal. Mr. DeSaulnier will share his thoughts on Marjorie Taylor Greene and the future of the Republican party. He’ll also talk about reopening schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu4dPmgOAJI
2021-01-20 Rep. Mark Desaulnier (D-CA) on President Biden’s First 100 Days Joe Biden swore the oath of office on Wednesday officially becoming the 46th US president, taking the helm of a deeply divided nation and inheriting a number of major crises. California Congressman Mark DeSaulnier discusses the challenges President Joe Biden faces, and also how some of his colleagues across the aisle in the House are accused of actually helping in the Capitol Hill insurrection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeVMGy0big4
2020-12-16 Infrastructure Conversation with Congressman DeSaulnier The East Bay Leadership Council hosts a multi-faceted conversation on infrastructure challenges and solutions with Congressman Mark DeSaulnier. Congressman DeSaulnier, who serves on the House Committee for Transportation and Infrastructure, is passionate about big solutions to the soul-crushing commutes faced by East Bay workers. He has spoken out in favor of a second Bay crossing and the expansion of passenger rail through the Altamont Corridor, among other significant investments.
We also discuss how new leadership in the federal government may change the direction of transportation investments at a time when transit agencies across the country are struggling with low ridership and extreme financial pressure.
About Congressman DeSaulnier
For the last five years, Mark DeSaulnier has represented the East Bay in the 11th Congressional District. He is a leader in Congress on issues like guaranteeing a livable wage, affordable and accessible education, and ensuring government is accountable to the public.
Mark is one of only a few Members of Congress who serves on four House committees. During his tenure, he has spearheaded an initiative called the Future of Work, Wages, and Labor to anticipate and address the issues facing our workforce. Mark is working to improve aviation safety and develop innovative solutions to our transportation challenges. He sits on the Oversight and Reform Committee and is part of investigating actions taken by the Trump Administration, and he was selected to serve on the Rules Committee where he has the opportunity to weigh in on major pieces of legislation before they are voted on by the House. Mark also was appointed to the Congressional Progressive Caucus Executive Board.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Mark attended Holy Cross. He was a small business owner most of his career, including owning and operating TR’s restaurant in Concord, the city where he also raised his two sons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snIfkgrd7Jg
2020-11-14 Congressman Mark DeSaulnier has agreed to take part in an Empathy Circle in January Edwin’s Congressman Mark DeSaulnier has agreed to take part in an Empathy Circle in January with Republican Congressional Representatives. Edwin Asked: Hi Mark, After the election can we finally hold an Empathy Circle with you and some republican representatives to talk about bridging the political divides? And if so,
1. by what date could we hold that and
2. would you and your staff actively help set that up?
He then shared a quote: “Empathy matters. Compassion matters. We have to reach out to one another and heal this country — and that’s what I’ll do as president.” – Joe Biden Mark agrees to take part in the Empathy Circle by the end of January 2021. You can join the team to help set up Empathy Circles with Congressional Representatives at: https://www.facebook.com/events/73387…
The democrats say they are supporting empathy. Let’s see if they follow through with taking part in Empathy Circles which are the most effective gateway practice for developing an empathic way of being. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jUIlbywhyc
2020-09-04 LaMalfa, DeSaulnier Introduce Bill to Recognize Wildland Firefighters https://lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lamalfa-desaulnier-introduce-bill-to-recognize-wildland-firefighters
2020-08-11 CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER INTRODUCES BILL TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
2020-07-01 DESAULNIER-AUTHORED EFFORTS TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY PASS IN U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/desaulnier-authored-efforts-improve-transportation-safety-and-0
2020-05-26 DeSaulnier’s Brush With Death: East Bay Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Talks About Battling For His Life DeSaulnier’s Brush With Death: East Bay Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Talks About Battling For His Lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzyA_OvgNJ4
2020-01-08 Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Reduce Federal Government’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions https://ca.jtrn.us/2020/01/08/congressman-desaulnier-introduces-bill-to-reduce-federal-governments-greenhouse-gas-emissions/
2019-10-30 Rep DeSaulnier The Administration’s Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcXmXfyFHcY
2019-10-06 Rep. Mark DeSaulnier talks about the Presidential impeachment inquiry and his local Town Hall events Congressman Mark DeSaulnier hosted two local Town Hall meetings last week here in the Bay Area. On Sunday, October 6, 2019, he spoke with Claudine Wong during Mornings on Two about the Presidential impeachment inquiry. The two also discussed healthcare for immigrants, and other important issues that the country is dealing with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYudRAUs3jw
2019-09-12 Rep. DeSaulnier Questions Trump Administration Official about Deferred Action Policy Changes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02gYvClBQj4
2019-08-09 U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier Introduces Airline Safe-Landing Bill After Near Miss at SFO https://www.aviationpros.com/airports/news/21092029/us-rep-desaulnier-introduces-airline-safelanding-bill-after-near-miss-at-sfo
2019-08-08 Rep. DeSaulnier and Captain “Sully” Sullenberger Announce Safe Landings Act https://eastcountytoday.net/rep-desaulnier-and-captain-sully-sullenberger-announce-safe-landings-act/
2019-08-08 U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier introduces airline safe-landing bill after near miss at SFO https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/08/u-s-rep-desauliner-introduces-airline-safe-landing-bill-after-near-miss-at-sfo/
2019-08-08 CAPA President Capt. Larry Rooney’s statement on Congressman DeSaulnier’s “Safe Landings Act” https://www.capapilots.org/capa-president-capt-larry-rooney-statement-on-congressman-desaulniers-safe-landings-act/
2019-08-08 East Bay Congressman introduces airport safety bill with aviation hero’s support https://abc7news.com/congressman-mark-desaulnier-capt-chesley-sully-sullenberger-captain-safe-landings-act/5453690/
2019-07-01 BILL INTRODUCTIONS AND IMMIGRATION UPDATE https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/desaulnier-digest/bill-introductions-and-immigration-update
2019-03-07 CURTIS, DESAULNIER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING https://curtis.house.gov/press-releases/curtis-desaulnier-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-transportation-planning/
2019-01-10 Feinstein, DeSaulnier Introduce Bill to Upgrade Contra Costa’s Water Infrastructure https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=C22DE1DF-26D1-4ACF-A270-30C77FADB9BD
2018-10-06 DeSaulnier’s Aviation Safety Measures Signed into Law https://eastcountytoday.net/desaulniers-aviation-safety-measures-signed-into-law/
2018-10-05 DESAULNIER’S AVIATION SAFETY MEASURES SIGNED INTO LAW https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/desaulnier-s-aviation-safety-measures-signed-law
2018-09-30 Rep. Carter and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier on bipartisan opioid package https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAmjPEB8GZM
2018-06-08 CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER SECURES FUNDING AND INTRODUCES BILL TO UPGRADE CONTRA COSTA’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-desaulnier-secures-funding-and-introduces-bill-upgrade
2018-04-27 CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER SUCCESSFULLY INCLUDES MEASURES TO ADDRESS AVIATION SAFETY IN FAA REAUTHORIZATION https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-desaulnier-successfully-includes-measures-address-aviation
2018-04-18 Behind the Desk: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) Rep. DeSaulnier discusses best practices for making the most of in-district town halls and Capitol Hill fly-ins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcqk7RBZlxE
2018-03-20 Rep. Mark DeSaulnier discusses rollback of emission standards The Trump Administration wants the Environmental Protecting Agency to roll back emission standards put into effect during the Obama Administration to battle climate change. https://abc7ne.ws/2E5Mhj7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU0NBTJ5AUc
2017-11-17 Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Presses Sect. Acosta on Worker Safety House Committee on Education and Labor Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) held Secretary Acosta accountable for the Trump administration anti-worker agenda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQCTmXGiRaA
2017-08-04 East Bay Congressman Mark DeSaulnier speaks on healthcare for people with Alzheimer’s On August 1st, Congressman DeSaulnier addressed a crowd of more than 100 Contra Costa County constituents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl2NrVD1YC0
2017-08-03 Empathy Tent at Congressman Mark DeSaulnier’s Resistance Fair Empathy Tent Team at Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Resistance Fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTd0A190b6Q
2017-06-23 Rep. DeSaulnier: CTE Bill Provides Students With More Opportunity Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) speaks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 2353 the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Ac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww-vJkV_9Y
2017-02-26 Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) Talks About Turmoil At Town Hall Meetings In Response To Trump Rep. Mark DeSaulnier talks to Phil Matier about new activism at town halls inspired by policies of President Trump (2-26-2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=midOAN7XEKM
2016-02-20 Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Mark Desaulnier: Feb. 2016 Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier kicked off his first town hall of 2016 in Walnut Creek on Thursday, February 18th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Town halls are one part of DeSaulnier’s efforts to be accessible to constituents. He is also holding mobile district office hours and listening tours across the district. In his first year as a Member of Congress, DeSaulnier held 10 public forums throughout Contra Costa County.
“I invite residents to a Congressional update on the President’s proposed budget, infrastructure projects, prescription drug abuse, and other key issues of importance to our community. As we begin the legislative year, this is an opportunity to hear about the work we are doing on behalf of the district and to ask questions and share ideas. We will also discuss the broad range of constituent services my office can provide,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6c0CFV3N9M
2015-11-09 MCLE Spectacular (Luncheon): Mark DeSaulnier Luncheon Speaker: Mark DeSaulnier U.S. Congressman, 11th District of California. Presenting “Congressional Update: Legislation and Societal Impacts” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldu_F3vuTUk
2015-09-22 Congressman Mark DeSaulnier: Representing California’s 11th District Mark DeSaulnier, Member of U.S. House of Representatives (D-CA) In conversation with Josh Richman, Political Reporter, Bay Area News Group; Twitter: @Josh_Richman. This past January, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier was sworn in as a member of the 114th Congress, representing California’s 11th District and a majority of Contra Costa County. Since taking office, he has already voted on a number of significant bills, including fast-track authority for the Trans Pacific Partnership and approving the Keystone XL pipeline. Prior to moving to Capitol Hill, congressman DeSaulnier served the public in a variety of roles, including as Concord city councilmember, mayor, Contra Costa county supervisor, California state assemblyman and California state senator. Join your new local congressman as he discusses his freshman year on the Hill, upcoming legislation, and important issues such as gun violence prevention, retirement security and climate change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw2TyV-fdQE
2013-08-20 Mark DeSaulnier: Personal tragedy and public service https://capitolweekly.net/mark-desaulnier-personal-tragedy-public-service/
2012-12-18 Senator Mark DeSaulnier Video Blog 12-18-2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaXGgaQRIvA
2012-08-09 Senator Mark DeSaulnier Video Blog 8-9-2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGAFaU5gi2I
2012-05-00 Senator Mark DeSaulnier Adjourn in Memory – Senator Dan Boatwright Senator Mark DeSaulnier Adjourn’s the California State Senate in memory of Senator Dan Boatwright. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF11DyWtsPg
2011-08-01 Bay Area Regionalism Oral History: Mark DeSaulnier Mark DeSaulnier, State Senator, Former ABAG Board Member, Former MTC Commissioner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKvLKVXFCc8
2010-06-02 Senator DeSaulnier Education Rally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eH0whTeDN4
2009-05-13 CD 10 Candidates Mark DeSaulnier at Oakland DFA May 13 2009 (5of8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okubEYYBNyw
2009 -00-00 Senator Mark DeSaulnier speaks at his annual environmental fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evjQxMDFNWI
2009-00-00 Senator Mark DeSaulnier at a rally for after school champions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY7H7clqWUs
2008-01-30 Assembly Member Mark DeSaulnier Responds to President Bush’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOuOnTNVUiE
2007-09-20 Assemblymember Mark DeSaulnier talks about SB 120 (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPu6BovlQ74
1998-10-04 Supervisor Goes From Saloon Keeper to Key Power Broker / Mark DeSaulnier, owner of TR’s, pours himself into politics https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Supervisor-Goes-From-Saloon-Keeper-to-Key-Power-2991969.php
Congressman DeSaulnier Votes to Ban Russian Oil Imports Congressman DeSaulnier voted to impose new sanctions punishing Russia for its premeditated, unprovoked war on Ukraine. The Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act (H.R. 6968) would ban the import of Russian oil and energy products into the United States – cutting off a major source of revenue for the Russian government. The bill passed by a vote of 414-to-17.
Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Improve Safety in Air Travel Near-miss aviation incidents, when an aircraft comes close to colliding with other aircraft on takeoff or landing, threaten the safety of Americans traveling by air. Congressman DeSaulnier introduced the Safe Landings Act (H.R. 6976), which would improve procedures that help avoid near-miss aircraft incidents. By eliminating gaps in air travel regulations before they lead to harm, this bill would keep America’s aviation system the safest in the world.
H.R. 3135 Captive Primate Safety Act ? https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3135
H.R. 5828 Pets Belong with Families Act ? https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5828/text
Mental Health, COVID, and the African American Community Town Hall https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=358833732569318
H.R. 6600 Ethiopia Stabilization, Peace, and Democracy Act ? https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6600
H.R.2773 – Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2021 ? https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2773
H.R. 3076 Postal Service Reform Act ?VF Would improve the U.S. Postal Service’s financial outlook, ensuring that the agency remains able to deliver packages and mail well into the future. The bill would also protect six-day delivery and promote transparency regarding on-time mail delivery. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3076/text
H.R. 3485 Global Respect Act CS*VF Law Would require the President to prevent foreign nationals who violate the human rights of LGBTQI+ people from entering into the United States. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3485 VF Law https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr3485 https://issuevoter.org/bills/3963/hr3485-117-global-respect-act-h-r-3485
H.R. 4445 Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act Would restore access to justice for survivors of workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault by allowing them to choose to file a case in a court of law, rather than be forced into the secretive and biased process of forced arbitration. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4445 VF Law https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr4445/text/enr https://www.butlersnow.com/2022/03/we-cant-work-it-out-congress-blocks-mandatory-arbitration-of-employee-sexual-assault-and-harassment-claims/?
H.R. 6617 Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act Would avoid a government shutdown by authorizing a short-term extension of the budget until March 11th. VF Law https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6617/text/pcs https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr6617
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