Rep. Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for California's 10th district

32 sponsored · 415 cosponsored

In the House since 2015

Age 74

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 committee32 billsIntroduced 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.

Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
119-HR-10775

Bots Research Act

Introduced in the House · Oct 9

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

  • Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+3The bill establishes a task force through the Federal Trade Commission to study the impact of automated accounts on social media.
  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3The bill requires a task force to study automated accounts and report its findings and conclusions to Congress and relevant Federal agencies.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Transportation and Public Works119-HR-10662

Better Transit for Riders Act

Introduced in the House · Oct 1

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

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+6The bill establishes a task force to improve transit operations, coordination, integrated payments, and overall rider experience.
  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+4The bill focuses on improving transit operations, coordination, and services within urbanized metropolitan areas.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Labor and Employment119-HR-10641

Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act

Introduced in the House · Oct 1

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

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+6Retirees are directly protected by rules making mandatory predispute arbitration clauses and discretionary benefit determinations unenforceable.
  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6The bill enhances due process by invalidating mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers, ensuring plan participants can seek fair court review of benefit claims.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues119-HR-10546

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 24

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

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7The bill establishes a commission to review historical injustices and federal agency discrimination against protected groups.
  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6The bill provides a formal mechanism to review and address historical injustices and civil rights violations affecting protected groups.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Science, Technology, Communications119-HR-10332

Sunset Section 230 Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 10

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

  • Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+8Significantly increases the legal responsibility and regulation of interactive computer services.
  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3Removes immunity for platforms, potentially allowing users to sue for harms caused by third-party content.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-6Tech business owners face substantially higher legal risks and liability.
  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-5Small platforms may face increased legal liability and costs without Section 230 protections.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Health119-HR-10331

Patient Navigation Assistance Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 10

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

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9Directly benefits those eligible for Medicaid by providing funded navigation services.
  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8Directly aims to improve access to quality health care through professional patient navigation.

The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2The bill mandates Medicaid reimbursement for patient navigator services, increasing public expenditure.
  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2Adding a new reimbursable service under Medicaid likely increases federal government spending.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Health119-HR-10228

Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 2

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

  • Would children be better off under this?+8The bill directly improves safety and nutritional information for children with food allergies.
  • Would students be better off under this?+6The bill improves safety and nutritional management for students with food allergies.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Education119-HR-10203

Improving Access to Higher Education Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 1

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

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10The bill provides significant new supports, resources, and mandates to ensure academic success and inclusion for students with disabilities.
  • Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+10The bill significantly enhances rights through mandated accessibility offices, inclusive higher education programs, and standardized instructional guidelines.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Health119-HR-10087

Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 13

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

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+8The bill provides essential care coordination benefits to Medicare beneficiaries, many of whom are retirees.
  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8The bill directly benefits Medicare beneficiaries, the majority of whom are seniors, by improving cancer care coordination.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DeSaulnier
Democrat
Transportation and Public Works119-HR-10019

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 3

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

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+8The primary purpose of the bill is to improve public transportation and mobility.
  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+8The bill explicitly aims to reduce CO2 emissions through increased transit capacity and ridership.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.

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