U.S. Representative for California’s 10th District
Mark DeSaulnier
Position · −0.51
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 5%
- Committees
- Education and Workforce · Ethics · Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Health · Transportation and Public Works · Education
- Age
- 74
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where DeSaulnier has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Ethics
- Ranking Member · Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (Education and Workforce)
- Education and Workforce · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 11th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of DeSaulnier’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in DeSaulnier’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where DeSaulnier breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where DeSaulnier voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 5% · 1 of 22 party 4%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where DeSaulnier broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/20/26 | Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill changes the treatment of certain types of deposits so they are no longer classified as brokered deposits.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/14/26 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What DeSaulnier is saying
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Introduced Better Transit for Riders Act to improve public transportation efficiency and coordination.
“Inefficient public transit is not just a transportation issue – it is a quality-of-life issue. Every hour spent tied up in travel and commute time is an hour that could be spent at home with family, socializing with friends, attending to personal tasks, or relaxing after a long day at work.”
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Today, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and Jimmy Patronis (FL-01) introduced the Sunset Section 230 Act, which would repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, making it possible for Americans to bring legal…
“With one in five American teenagers reporting harm to their mental health from social media sites, it is critical and urgent that we take action to rein in the big tech companies that are allowing the dissemination of harmful material on their platforms. These companies have been profiting at the expense of young…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill DeSaulnier voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 317 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members
How far DeSaulnier’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 31
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
31 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 30 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 31 sponsored billsSponsored 31 (House median 25) · cosponsored 414 (median 289), 47 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Transportation and Public Works, Education.
- H.R. 10662 Better Transit for Riders ActIntroduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10641 Employee and Retiree Access to Justice ActIntroduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10546 Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices ActCongress · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10332 Sunset Section 230 ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10331 Patient Navigation Assistance ActHealth · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10228 Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies ActHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10203 Improving Access to Higher Education ActEducation · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10087 Cancer Care Planning and Communications ActHealth · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 31% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | 40% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 56% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 50% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Animals | 3 | 33% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DBecca BalintVT-AL99%agreement
- DMary Gay ScanlonPA-599%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members DeSaulnier most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle DeSaulnier’s campaign raised $567K: $261K (46%) from individuals and $305K (54%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $586K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds DeSaulnier
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 82.
- National Education Association Labor union PAC
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave DeSaulnier this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inDeSaulnier’s own leadership PAC: Moving Our Nation Forward PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare DeSaulnier’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-10Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-11Democrat2015–2023
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 10
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 74
Committees and roles
- Education and Workforce
- Ethics Ranking Member
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2095
2134 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Walnut Creek, Antioch
- Website
- desaulnier.house.gov
- RepMarkDeSaulnier
- repdesaulnier
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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