Mark DeSaulnier
@repmarkdesaulnier.bsky.social
Representing CA-10. Member of @transportdems.bsky.social
@democrats-edworkforce.house.gov and House Ethics Committee. Dad, amateur historian, marathon runner & former small business owner.
@democrats-edworkforce.house.gov and House Ethics Committee. Dad, amateur historian, marathon runner & former small business owner.
This afternoon I sat down with constituents in my Walnut Creek District Office as well as virtually to discuss a variety of federal issues from local transportation to mental health (1/2).
January 30, 2026 at 12:54 AM
This afternoon I sat down with constituents in my Walnut Creek District Office as well as virtually to discuss a variety of federal issues from local transportation to mental health (1/2).
Reposted by Mark DeSaulnier
Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrong—and the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
January 28, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrong—and the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
To my Senate colleagues: keep holding the line. Not one penny for ICE as it kills our neighbors and sows chaos in our communities.
www.npr.org/2026/01/29/g...
www.npr.org/2026/01/29/g...
Senate to move ahead with spending deal but a short-term shutdown appears inevitable
Senate Democrats say Republicans have agreed to separate DHS funding from a package of five other appropriations bills that have already passed the House but have not yet cleared the Senate.
www.npr.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:38 AM
To my Senate colleagues: keep holding the line. Not one penny for ICE as it kills our neighbors and sows chaos in our communities.
www.npr.org/2026/01/29/g...
www.npr.org/2026/01/29/g...
On the first anniversary of the deadly crash at DCA, my thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones on Flight 5342. I’m committed to working with my colleagues in the @transportdems.bsky.social Aviation Subcommittee to ensure that preventable disasters like this never happen again.
FAA ignored warnings before DCA crash, federal investigators say
Last January’s deadly collision of a plane and helicopter above Reagan National Airport was due to systemic failures and “100 percent preventable,” the NTSB chair said.
wapo.st
January 29, 2026 at 11:40 PM
On the first anniversary of the deadly crash at DCA, my thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones on Flight 5342. I’m committed to working with my colleagues in the @transportdems.bsky.social Aviation Subcommittee to ensure that preventable disasters like this never happen again.
The East Bay’s protected hiking trails offer wonderful opportunities for recreation, connection, and time admiring our beautiful public lands (1/2).
January 29, 2026 at 12:21 AM
The East Bay’s protected hiking trails offer wonderful opportunities for recreation, connection, and time admiring our beautiful public lands (1/2).
My colleague Ilhan Omar was attacked at her town hall yesterday, following repeated targeting by the President and Vice President. I stand in strong support of Representative Omar and call on the President, Vice President, and my Republican colleagues to condemn this dangerous political violence.
FBI takes over investigation into town hall attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar
In a video from the event, a man walks up and sprays what appears to be a liquid at the Minnesota Democrat — who is a frequent target of Trump — before he is taken away by security.
wapo.st
January 29, 2026 at 12:07 AM
My colleague Ilhan Omar was attacked at her town hall yesterday, following repeated targeting by the President and Vice President. I stand in strong support of Representative Omar and call on the President, Vice President, and my Republican colleagues to condemn this dangerous political violence.
Californians contribute more in federal taxes than we receive back in federal spending. But now the Trump Administration is considering cutting off even more funding because he disagrees with the politics of our state. Not only are these actions illegal, but they are also deeply un-American.
Trump budget office orders review of funds to Democratic-controlled states
President Donald Trump said his administration would cut off federal resources to “sanctuary cities” on Feb. 1.
wapo.st
January 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Californians contribute more in federal taxes than we receive back in federal spending. But now the Trump Administration is considering cutting off even more funding because he disagrees with the politics of our state. Not only are these actions illegal, but they are also deeply un-American.
We’re two weeks out from the deadline to send in or drop off cards for our Valentines for Veterans program! We look forward to seeing your creativity and sharing warm wishes with veterans in our community.
January 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM
We’re two weeks out from the deadline to send in or drop off cards for our Valentines for Veterans program! We look forward to seeing your creativity and sharing warm wishes with veterans in our community.
The 4th amendment guarantees protection from unreasonable search and seizure to citizens and non-citizens alike and requires that law enforcement or government agents have a warrant before entering private homes (1/2).
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
apnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:41 PM
The 4th amendment guarantees protection from unreasonable search and seizure to citizens and non-citizens alike and requires that law enforcement or government agents have a warrant before entering private homes (1/2).
Today should mark 53 years since American women gained the right to make their own health care decisions with the ruling of Roe v. Wade. Instead, the past few years have seen a near-complete rollback of these freedoms by the Supreme Court and Republicans in Congress (1/2).
January 23, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Today should mark 53 years since American women gained the right to make their own health care decisions with the ruling of Roe v. Wade. Instead, the past few years have seen a near-complete rollback of these freedoms by the Supreme Court and Republicans in Congress (1/2).
Schoolchildren in Minnesota are being abducted and taken into custody by ICE in Minnesota, among them Liam, a 5-year-old preschooler. These are not violent criminals, they are children (1/2).
ICE detains four children from Minnesota school district, including 5-year-old
Columbia Heights Public Schools district officials accused ICE officers of using the 5-year-old “as bait.” A 10-year-old and her mother were also detained.
wapo.st
January 23, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Schoolchildren in Minnesota are being abducted and taken into custody by ICE in Minnesota, among them Liam, a 5-year-old preschooler. These are not violent criminals, they are children (1/2).
I have heard from thousands of constituents about their concern over ICE agents’ violence and lawlessness, which I share. Today, I voted NO on a bill to give even more money to ICE. We must rein in this rogue institution and that begins with cutting off funding until ICE is held accountable.
January 23, 2026 at 12:21 AM
I have heard from thousands of constituents about their concern over ICE agents’ violence and lawlessness, which I share. Today, I voted NO on a bill to give even more money to ICE. We must rein in this rogue institution and that begins with cutting off funding until ICE is held accountable.
On the 16th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling in Citizens United, I joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social colleagues on the House Floor to speak out against unlimited money in politics... (1/2).
Rep. DeSaulnier Condemns Lasting Legacy of SCOTUS Ruling in Citizens United
YouTube video by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
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January 21, 2026 at 11:50 PM
On the 16th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling in Citizens United, I joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social colleagues on the House Floor to speak out against unlimited money in politics... (1/2).
I will not vote to give ICE a single penny under its corrupt leadership. ICE is making our communities less safe and when the Homeland Security appropriations bill, which contains ICE funding, comes to the Floor in the coming days, I will be a strong NO vote.
January 21, 2026 at 10:53 PM
I will not vote to give ICE a single penny under its corrupt leadership. ICE is making our communities less safe and when the Homeland Security appropriations bill, which contains ICE funding, comes to the Floor in the coming days, I will be a strong NO vote.
Today, I am reminded of the words of Dr. King’s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination, that the greatness of America is in the rights and freedoms we have enshrined to protest for a more just and fair society (1/4).
January 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Today, I am reminded of the words of Dr. King’s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination, that the greatness of America is in the rights and freedoms we have enshrined to protest for a more just and fair society (1/4).
It’s almost like they should’ve done this in the first place.
The federal government will suspend tax refund seizures and wage garnishments for people in default on their student loans, the Education Department said.
The suspensions take effect immediately, with no defined end date.
The suspensions take effect immediately, with no defined end date.
Trump administration suspends seizing wages and tax refunds for defaulted student loans
Wage garnishments for people in default on their federal student loans will also be suspended, the Education Department announced on Friday.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:21 AM
It’s almost like they should’ve done this in the first place.
This week I signed onto a resolution to bring articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, an action that I do not take lightly. Tune in to hear my thoughts on the current situation in Minneapolis and the latest from Capitol Hill. youtu.be/r8rWjwIhLnw
Weekly Video Update 1.16.26
YouTube video by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
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January 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
This week I signed onto a resolution to bring articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, an action that I do not take lightly. Tune in to hear my thoughts on the current situation in Minneapolis and the latest from Capitol Hill. youtu.be/r8rWjwIhLnw
I am excited to share that we are launching our second annual Valentines for Veterans program (1/2).
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I am excited to share that we are launching our second annual Valentines for Veterans program (1/2).
As the top Democrat on the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, I joined my @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov colleagues on the House Floor this morning to speak out against a Republican bill that would create unnecessary barriers to retirement for American families (1/2).
Congressman DeSaulnier Defends American Retirees from Republican Bill
YouTube video by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 12:19 AM
As the top Democrat on the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, I joined my @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov colleagues on the House Floor this morning to speak out against a Republican bill that would create unnecessary barriers to retirement for American families (1/2).
Amid ongoing attacks on our immigrant communities, I want to reshare a resource our team created highlighting your rights, regardless of citizenship status, when interacting with ICE.
January 16, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Amid ongoing attacks on our immigrant communities, I want to reshare a resource our team created highlighting your rights, regardless of citizenship status, when interacting with ICE.
Glad the Trump Administration backed down from its move to cut $2 billion for addiction and mental health programs that are supporting Americans and saving lives nationwide (1/2). www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/h...
H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Glad the Trump Administration backed down from its move to cut $2 billion for addiction and mental health programs that are supporting Americans and saving lives nationwide (1/2). www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/h...
Secretary Kristi Noem should be impeached, and I have joined a resolution to do just that. ICE violence in our communities must stop and we must hold Secretary Noem accountable for her lies and the culture of violence and chaos they have fomented.
January 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Secretary Kristi Noem should be impeached, and I have joined a resolution to do just that. ICE violence in our communities must stop and we must hold Secretary Noem accountable for her lies and the culture of violence and chaos they have fomented.
ICYMI: The Trump Administration illegally tried to keep transportation funding from states that refuse to cooperate with Trump’s inhumane immigration policies (1/2).
January 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
ICYMI: The Trump Administration illegally tried to keep transportation funding from states that refuse to cooperate with Trump’s inhumane immigration policies (1/2).
At least 13 individuals pardoned by President Trump this term have already committed heinous crimes since being released. I expressed my outrage on the House Floor today for the President’s hypocritical misuse of the pardon power that has led to further preventable crimes.
January 14, 2026 at 12:37 AM
At least 13 individuals pardoned by President Trump this term have already committed heinous crimes since being released. I expressed my outrage on the House Floor today for the President’s hypocritical misuse of the pardon power that has led to further preventable crimes.
Today the Supreme Court is considering a categorical ban on young trans students participating in school sports. Not only is this dehumanizing and a violation of Title IX, but it also opens ALL students to harassment and invasive “gender investigations.” Let kids play sports.
January 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Today the Supreme Court is considering a categorical ban on young trans students participating in school sports. Not only is this dehumanizing and a violation of Title IX, but it also opens ALL students to harassment and invasive “gender investigations.” Let kids play sports.