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© 2026 Govwatch

Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

DDemocratCA-10 · Representative
58
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone4
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency82
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
47
Total Statements
32
Floor Speeches
15
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 14Taxes: 13Foreign Policy: 7Healthcare: 6Housing: 6Immigration: 6Trade: 5Infrastructure: 5Economy: 4Defense: 4Labor: 4Veterans: 4Education: 3Crime & Justice: 3Civil Rights: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 24Ceremonial: 19Bipartisan: 2Urgent: 2

Statements (47)

Floor Speech2026-05-29CeremonialEconomyInfrastructure
HONORING THE SERVICE OF VALERIE BARONE

HONORING THE SERVICE OF VALERIE BARONE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E502] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-05-29Taxes
HONORING JACK CLARK

HONORING JACK CLARK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E496] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JACK…

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Press Release2026-05-11
The DeSaulnier Digest: Wrapping Up a Productive District Work Period

The DeSaulnier Digest: Wrapping Up a Productive District Work Period The DeSaulnier Digest: Wrapping Up a Productive District Work Period As we wrap up another packed week here in the East Bay, I am grateful for all the constituents who I connected with this week, and I am looking forward to…

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Press Release2026-04-27Trade
The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our May 5 Town Hall in Lafayette

The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our May 5 Town Hall in Lafayette The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our May 5 Town Hall in Lafayette We are rapidly approaching our next opportunity to connect in-person and discuss the issues most important to our community. Join us next Tuesday, May 5 th at 6:30 p.m. for a…

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Press Release2026-04-20
The DeSaulnier Digest: My Statement Following Resignation of Mr. Swalwell

The DeSaulnier Digest: My Statement Following Resignation of Mr. Swalwell The DeSaulnier Digest: My Statement Following Resignation of Mr. Swalwell Like many in our community, I was shocked and horrified to learn of the allegations of abuse against former Bay Area Congressman Eric Swalwell. Serving…

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Floor Speech2026-04-16CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF STEVEN ALFRED ROBERTI

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF STEVEN ALFRED ROBERTI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E335] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialHealthcare
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MARY ANN HALVORSON

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MARY ANN HALVORSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING THE SERVICE OF LEWIS BROSCHARD

HONORING THE SERVICE OF LEWIS BROSCHARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-04-13Ethics
The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Thursday's Virtual Town Hall

The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Thursday's Virtual Town Hall The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Thursday's Virtual Town Hall Like many of you, I was horrified by President Trump's threats of war crimes last week, and I swiftly called for his removal and reiterated my support for impeachment efforts. While I…

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Press Release2026-04-06UrgentEnvironmentHousing
The DeSaulnier Digest: Advancing $46.7 Million in Funding for Projects in CA-10

The DeSaulnier Digest: Advancing $46.7 Million in Funding for Projects in CA-10 The DeSaulnier Digest: Advancing $46.7 Million in Funding for Projects in CA-10 My number one priority in Congress is and has always been to make life better for the people I represent. It's why I am so excited to share…

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Floor Speech2026-04-02CeremonialEconomyEnvironmentAgriculture
HONORING MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA'S SESQUICENTENNIAL

HONORING MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA'S SESQUICENTENNIAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-02CeremonialTaxesInfrastructure
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ALFRED "AL" G. DESSAYER

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ALFRED "AL" G. DESSAYER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E298-E299] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-02EnvironmentVeterans
HONORING THE SERVICE OF JOHN A. BURGH

HONORING THE SERVICE OF JOHN A. BURGH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E297-E298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-03-30ImmigrationTrade
The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday

The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday It's not too late to sign up for our virtual town hall on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.! I will be discussing the Trump Administration's dangerous immigration policies, the…

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Press Release2026-03-23Immigration
The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our Virtual Immigration Town Hall on April 1st

The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our Virtual Immigration Town Hall on April 1st The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our Virtual Immigration Town Hall on April 1st Like many of you, I have been appalled by the violence and terror unleashed in our cities at the hands of ICE and deeply concerned by the Trump…

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Press Release2026-03-16Taxes
The DeSaulnier Digest: Recapping District Work Period

The DeSaulnier Digest: Recapping District Work Period The DeSaulnier Digest: Recapping District Work Period In just the first three months of 2026, our team has been busy hosting events and connecting with members of our community. As we wrap up the first quarter of the year, I am proud that we…

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Press Release2026-03-09Foreign Policy
The DeSaulnier Digest: My Vote to End the Illegal War in Iran

The DeSaulnier Digest: My Vote to End the Illegal War in Iran The DeSaulnier Digest: My Vote to End the Illegal War in Iran Last week on Capitol Hill, I joined my fellow Democrats in voting for a War Powers Resolution, which would put a stop to Trump's illegal war in Iran. The President has offered…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
HONORING STEVEN ROBERTI

HONORING STEVEN ROBERTI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H2380] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING STEVEN…

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Press Release2026-03-02CeremonialTaxes
The DeSaulnier Digest: Join our Women's Equality Town Hall Next Thursday

The DeSaulnier Digest: Join our Women's Equality Town Hall Next Thursday The DeSaulnier Digest: Join our Women's Equality Town Hall Next Thursday Happy Women's History Month! One way to celebrate this month is by joining our upcoming Town Hall on Advancing Women's Equality on Thursday, March 12 th…

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Press Release2026-02-23
The DeSaulnier Digest: Need Help with a Federal Agency?

The DeSaulnier Digest: Need Help with a Federal Agency? The DeSaulnier Digest: Need Help with a Federal Agency? I w a nted to t a ke this opportunity to remind you th a t we a re here to serve you! Our office is re a dy a nd a v a il a ble to a ssist you in de a ling with issues with federal a…

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Press Release2026-02-17Veterans
The DeSaulnier Digest: Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair on Friday

The DeSaulnier Digest: Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair on Friday The DeSaulnier Digest: Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair on Friday It is not too late to RSVP for the Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair this Friday , February 20 th in San Ram on . I look forward to c on necting with…

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Press Release2026-02-09Veterans
The DeSaulnier Digest: Calling All Veterans!

The DeSaulnier Digest: Calling All Veterans! The DeSaulnier Digest: Calling All Veterans! I am excited to share that I am hosting a town hall and resource fair for local veterans in San Ramon at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center on Friday, February 20 th . If you are a veteran, join us…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04ImmigrationHealthcareForeign Policy
HONORING EXCEPTIONAL WORK OF STAFF

HONORING EXCEPTIONAL WORK OF STAFF Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H1990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-03HousingHR7148HR4090
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 142,…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 142, DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

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Press Release2026-02-02TaxesDefense
The DeSaulnier Digest: Tune in to our Town Hall Live on Saturday

The DeSaulnier Digest: Tune in to our Town Hall Live on Saturday The DeSaulnier Digest: Tune in to our Town Hall Live on Saturday In just the first m on th of 2026, the Trump Adm in istrati on 's policies have unleashed deadly violence in our communities, entangled American troops in foreign c on…

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Press Release2026-01-26ImmigrationForeign Policy
The DeSaulnier Digest: No Funding for ICE

The DeSaulnier Digest: No Funding for ICE The DeSaulnier Digest: No Funding for ICE In the days since I voted against any funding for ICE, agents from the rogue agency executed another American citizen in broad daylight, abducted and detained a 5-year-old child, and continue to terrorize…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareGun Policy
RESTORING ELECTION INTEGRITY

RESTORING ELECTION INTEGRITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1162-H1167] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-15UrgentCivil RightsHR2988HR1357
PROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT

PROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H897-H907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13
CONDEMNING THE JANUARY 6 PARDONS

CONDEMNING THE JANUARY 6 PARDONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H698] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONDEMNING…

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Floor Speech2026-01-06Ceremonial
SOLEMNLY RECOGNIZING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF JANUARY 6

SOLEMNLY RECOGNIZING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF JANUARY 6 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [House] [Page H6] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-12-19CeremonialEnvironmentCrime & JusticeTechnology
HONORING THE SERVICE AND CAREER OF DENTON CARLSON

HONORING THE SERVICE AND CAREER OF DENTON CARLSON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1235-E1236] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2025-12-19HealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
HONORING THE SERVICE OF JIM WUNDERMAN

HONORING THE SERVICE OF JIM WUNDERMAN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-11Civil Rights
HONORING REVEREND PHIL LAWSON

HONORING REVEREND PHIL LAWSON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1082] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1215…

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Floor Speech2025-03-10CeremonialForeign PolicyLabor
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF THURMAN GUPTON

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF THURMAN GUPTON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E194-E195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-03-10CeremonialDefenseVeterans
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF GERALD (JERRY) YAHIRO

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF GERALD (JERRY) YAHIRO Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E198] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-03-10EconomyEnvironmentLabor
HONORING THE SERVICE OF BILL WHITNEY

HONORING THE SERVICE OF BILL WHITNEY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E197] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-02-06HousingCrime & JusticeHR27
HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT

HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H533-H535] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-18CeremonialClimateEnvironment
HONORING THE SERVICE OF MARK ROSS

HONORING THE SERVICE OF MARK ROSS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2024-12-18CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING THE SERVICE OF DAVID WINNACKER

HONORING THE SERVICE OF DAVID WINNACKER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2024-12-18CeremonialHealthcare
RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF OF STAFF BETSY ARNOLD MARR

RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF OF STAFF BETSY ARNOLD MARR Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [House] [Page H7335] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS4107
THINK DIFFERENTLY TRANSPORTATION ACT

THINK DIFFERENTLY TRANSPORTATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7276-H7277] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR40
FAREWELL TO CONGRESS

FAREWELL TO CONGRESS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7296-H7303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FAREWELL…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11EnvironmentHousing
HONORING THE SERVICE OF SHANELLE SCALES-PRESTON

HONORING THE SERVICE OF SHANELLE SCALES-PRESTON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1262] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11CeremonialEducationInfrastructure
HONORING THE LIFE OF NORMA GRIFFIN

HONORING THE LIFE OF NORMA GRIFFIN Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1262-E1263] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11Taxes
RECOGNIZING SHANELLE SCALES-PRESTON

RECOGNIZING SHANELLE SCALES-PRESTON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Page H6821] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2024-12-10CeremonialImmigrationTaxesDefense
HONORING THE SERVICE OF SCOTT PERKINS

HONORING THE SERVICE OF SCOTT PERKINS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1245-E1246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05CeremonialEducation
RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF VIRGINIA "GINGER" MARSH

RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF VIRGINIA "GINGER" MARSH Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1372] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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