Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democrat · U.S. Representative for California's 10th district

32 sponsored · 437 cosponsored

Age 74 · In office since 2015

Contact their office: (202) 225-2095 · 2134 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 32 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 32 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Bots Research Act

H.R. 10775 Science, Technology, Communications

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Oct 9

This bill requires the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to set up a task force within 90 days of the bill being enacted.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more rules on large technology companies?

    The bill establishes a task force through the Federal Trade Commission to study the impact of automated accounts on social media.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires a task force to study automated accounts and report its findings and conclusions to Congress and relevant Federal agencies.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Better Transit for Riders Act

H.R. 10662 Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Oct 1

This bill directs the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration to create a task force within two years.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?

    The bill establishes a task force to improve transit operations, coordination, integrated payments, and overall rider experience.

  • Scored +4

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The bill focuses on improving transit operations, coordination, and services within urbanized metropolitan areas.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act

H.R. 10641 Labor and Employment

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 1

This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to make certain mandatory or coerced clauses unenforceable.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +6

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Retirees are directly protected by rules making mandatory predispute arbitration clauses and discretionary benefit determinations unenforceable.

  • Scored +6

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The bill enhances due process by invalidating mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers, ensuring plan participants can seek fair court review of benefit claims.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

H.R. 10546 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Sep 24

This bill establishes a commission to review historical injustices and instances where a federal agency unjustly discriminated against certain protected groups and members of the uniformed services.

Yes· 2 of 14

  • Scored +7

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill establishes a commission to review historical injustices and federal agency discrimination against protected groups.

  • Scored +6

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The bill provides a formal mechanism to review and address historical injustices and civil rights violations affecting protected groups.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Sunset Section 230 Act

H.R. 10332 Science, Technology, Communications

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 10

DeSaulnier and Mr. Patronis. The main purpose of the bill is to completely repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +8

    Does this put more rules on large technology companies?

    Significantly increases the legal responsibility and regulation of interactive computer services.

  • Scored +3

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    Removes immunity for platforms, potentially allowing users to sue for harms caused by third-party content.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -6

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Tech business owners face substantially higher legal risks and liability.

  • Scored -5

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    Small platforms may face increased legal liability and costs without Section 230 protections.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Patient Navigation Assistance Act

H.R. 10331 Health

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 10

This bill proposes to allow Medicaid to pay for patient navigator services.

Yes· 2 of 25

  • Scored +9

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Directly benefits those eligible for Medicaid by providing funded navigation services.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    Directly aims to improve access to quality health care through professional patient navigation.

The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill mandates Medicaid reimbursement for patient navigator services, increasing public expenditure.

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    Adding a new reimbursable service under Medicaid likely increases federal government spending.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act

H.R. 10228 Health

A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 2

This bill aims to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. It requires specific training for personnel regarding food allergy identification and response.

Yes· 2 of 12

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill directly improves safety and nutritional information for children with food allergies.

  • Scored +6

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill improves safety and nutritional management for students with food allergies.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Improving Access to Higher Education Act

H.R. 10203 Education

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 1

This bill aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase accessibility and completion rates for postsecondary students, particularly those with disabilities.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +10

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant new supports, resources, and mandates to ensure academic success and inclusion for students with disabilities.

  • Scored +10

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill significantly enhances rights through mandated accessibility offices, inclusive higher education programs, and standardized instructional guidelines.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act

H.R. 10087 Health

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Aug 13

This bill aims to amend the Social Security Act to include coverage for cancer care planning and coordination under Medicare.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill directly benefits Medicare beneficiaries, the majority of whom are seniors, by improving cancer care coordination.

  • Scored +8

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The bill provides essential care coordination benefits to Medicare beneficiaries, many of whom are retirees.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act

H.R. 10019 Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Aug 3

This bill seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It aims to provide grants to state and local governments to develop value capture mechanisms and improve public transportation.

Yes· 2 of 20

  • Scored +8

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The bill explicitly aims to reduce CO2 emissions through increased transit capacity and ridership.

  • Scored +8

    Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?

    The primary purpose of the bill is to improve public transportation and mobility.

No question was scored the opposite.

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