Mark DeSaulnier

To amend the Employment Retirement Income Security Act to establish a Benefits Assistance Program to improve access to benefits under employee welfare benefit plans, and for other purposes.

The proposal would create a new program to help workers better understand and access the health insurance and other benefits their employers offer through employee benefit plans. This program would provide assistance to workers who struggle to navigate complex benefit options or need help filing claims and resolving disputes with their insurance plans. The change would affect millions of American workers and their families who rely on employer-sponsored health coverage.

Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act

The federal government would review Head Start programs—which provide early education and services to low-income preschoolers—to identify what works best and then put those successful approaches into practice across the country. This would affect millions of young children in disadvantaged families and the teachers and staff who run these programs. The goal is to improve the quality and effectiveness of early childhood education for the students who need it most.

Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act

The proposal would strengthen rules around how federal law enforcement officers store, handle, and secure their service weapons to prevent theft, loss, or unauthorized use. It aims to improve safety protocols for FBI agents, DEA officers, and other federal law enforcement personnel who carry firearms as part of their jobs. The changes would apply to federal agencies and their officers across the country.

Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act

The bill would change how federal transportation funding reaches community development financial institutions, which are specialized lenders that invest in underserved neighborhoods and small businesses. By modifying the transportation finance program, it aims to make it easier for these institutions to help fund local transportation projects in low-income communities. This would affect transportation planners, community lenders, and residents in areas that currently struggle to access federal infrastructure money.

Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

The legislation would increase federal funding and support for early childhood education and care programs, helping states and communities expand access to quality preschool and childcare services for low- and moderate-income families. This would affect working parents who struggle to afford childcare, young children who would benefit from early learning programs, and childcare providers and educators who would receive additional resources. The bill aims to make early education more affordable and available while supporting the workforce of teachers and caregivers in this field.

Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act

Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants for protection and advocacy systems to protect and advocate the rights of students with disabilities.

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act

This bill would require schools to establish policies and training programs to help prevent, identify, and manage concussions in student athletes. It would likely set standards for when injured athletes must sit out of play, require coaches and athletic staff to receive concussion training, and ensure parents are informed when their child suffers a head injury. The goal is to protect young athletes' health by reducing the risk of serious brain injuries from sports.

Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act

This bill would create jobs and provide training programs focused on building and maintaining zero-emission vehicles and transportation infrastructure, such as electric buses, charging stations, and rail systems. It aims to help workers transition into clean transportation jobs through education and workforce development initiatives, while also supporting the shift away from fossil fuel-based transportation. The legislation would affect workers in manufacturing and transportation sectors, environmental companies, and communities looking to develop cleaner public transit options.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2121 Meridian Park Boulevard in Concord, California, as the "Carl Jefferson Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2121 Meridian Park Boulevard in Concord, California, as the "Carl Jefferson Post Office Building".

School Food Modernization Act

The bill would update federal rules for school meal programs to modernize nutrition standards, food sourcing, and meal preparation practices. It likely aims to improve the quality of breakfasts and lunches served to students while potentially supporting American farmers and food producers. The changes would affect school cafeterias, food service workers, students who eat school meals, and agricultural suppliers across the country.

Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act

The legislation would strengthen how cities and regions plan and coordinate transportation projects by requiring better communication between local governments, transit agencies, and federal transportation officials. It aims to make the planning process more efficient and ensure that roads, buses, trains, and other transportation systems work together better to serve commuters and businesses. The changes would primarily affect city planners, transportation departments, and communities that rely on public transit.

Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act

The proposal would encourage the development and use of gun safety technologies, such as devices that prevent unauthorized users from firing a weapon, by providing research funding and potentially offering liability protections to manufacturers who include these features. Gun owners, manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, and public safety officials would be affected by these changes, which aim to reduce accidental shootings and injuries. The measure is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

Gun Safety Board and Research Act

The proposal would establish a federal board to study gun violence as a public health issue and fund research into its causes and prevention methods, similar to how the government studies other health threats. This would allow scientists and public health experts to conduct studies on gun injuries and deaths that have been limited in recent years, potentially informing policy decisions. The research would affect public health officials, medical professionals, and policymakers working on violence prevention strategies.