West Contra Costa News

Mark DeSaulnier, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 10th district, shared several updates on social media regarding his recent activities and stances on various issues. His posts cover topics from advocacy for the disability community to federal government policies and support for social welfare programs.

On March 3, 2025, DeSaulnier announced that Alisa Rosillo, a Concord resident and advocate for the disability community, would be his guest at the President’s joint address to Congress. He noted her personal experience as a mother of children with disabilities and her understanding of federal services. "I’m honored to announce that Alisa Rosillo, a Concord resident and advocate for the disability community, will be my guest to the President’s joint address to Congress tomorrow. As a mother to children with disabilities, Alisa understands how federal services, including those…"

Later that day, DeSaulnier addressed concerns regarding the Trump Administration's approach towards federal workers. He highlighted feedback from a CA-10 resident who expressed stress due to administrative policies aimed at reducing the size of the federal government. "The Trump Administration has said they want federal workers to be “traumatically affected” by their efforts to decimate the federal government. One CA-10 resident and federal employee spoke to the stress, fear, and confusion the Administration’s has caused in their life: “Many…"

In another post dated March 4, 2025, DeSaulnier declared his commitment alongside over 200 Democratic colleagues against proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid by House Republicans. He emphasized unity in opposing any agenda threatening these essential programs. "I’m proud to join more than 200 of my Democratic colleagues united behind one message to Speaker Johnson: No cuts to Social Security. No cuts to Medicare. No cuts to Medicaid."