Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
DeSaulnier is pushing to fund research into what reduces gun violence, invest in technology that prevents unauthorized firearm use, and make it easier for communities to share effective local strategies.
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DeSaulnier is pushing to expand early-intervention funding and provide children with mental-health support before they reach elementary school. He also supports holding social-media platforms accountable on youth mental health.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
DeSaulnier advocates for National Institutes of Health funding through the annual appropriations process and opposes cuts to medical research funding that he says could slow development of treatments and cures.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
DeSaulnier is pushing for legislation to restore a sustainable business model for local news and hold technology platforms accountable for profiting from journalism they did not produce. He previously authored legislation to allow local newspapers to operate as nonprofits and co-led an effort to let news organizations negotiate with tech platforms for fair compensation.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
DeSaulnier opposes federal rollbacks of California’s vehicle-emission standards and clean-energy investments. He also advocates for Delta water protection and programs to help fossil-fuel workers transition to other work.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
DeSaulnier is pushing to ensure workers have a real voice as AI reshapes their industries. He also supports protecting workers’ right to organize, safe workplaces, and wages that keep up with the cost of living.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.