West Contra Costa News

Mark DeSaulnier, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 10th district, recently shared a series of statements on social media addressing various topics. His comments span from local community initiatives to national policy concerns.

On March 10, 2025, DeSaulnier announced the return of the Congressional Art Competition for high school students residing in California's 10th district. He invited students to submit original artwork for the competition. The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year. "Exciting news – our office is once again hosting the 2025 Congressional Art Competition! All high school students who live in CA-10 are invited to apply and submit an original artwork. The winning piece will hang in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for the next year."

Later that day, DeSaulnier expressed his disapproval of a recent Executive Order by President Biden concerning changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. He criticized this decision as breaking promises made to nonprofit and government employees working toward societal betterment. "The President’s Executive Order to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program breaks our promise to countless nonprofit and government employees working to make our world a better place."

On March 11, 2025, DeSaulnier addressed concerns regarding First Amendment rights and immigration policies affecting permanent legal residents like Mahmoud Khalil. He voiced alarm over potential actions by President Biden aimed at revoking green cards based on individuals' speech content, emphasizing its implications on constitutional rights. "Mahmoud Khalil is a permanent legal resident who is entitled to First Amendment protections, one of our most sacred rights in this country."