Press Releases
Rep. Mark Takano Daily Update on Coronavirus and Federal Quarantine Ordered for Repatriated U.S. Citizens at March Air Reserve Base 02.06.2020
Rep. Mark Takano is providing daily updates on the current federal quarantine ordered for repatriated U.S. citizens at March Air Reserve Base and coronavirus. Please read the information below for updates from local and federal agencies and latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano. 02/06/2020 Latest update from the County of Riverside: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Minor and Parent Return to March Air Reserve Base The minor transported to Riverside University Health … Continue Reading
February 05, 2020
Rep. Mark Takano Daily Update on Coronavirus and Federal Quarantine Ordered for Repatriated U.S. Citizens at March Air Reserve Base 02.05.2020
Rep. Mark Takano is providing daily updates on the current federal quarantine ordered for repatriated U.S. citizens at March Air Reserve Base and coronavirus. Please read the information below for updates from local and federal agencies and latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano. 02/05/2020 Latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Rep. Takano released a video update about the situation at March Air Reserve Base. Watch the … Continue Reading
February 04, 2020
Rep. Takano Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Washington, DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement following President Trump's State of the Union address: "In his State of the Union Address, President Trump continued to spread lies about his record on healthcare. He claimed to support people with pre-existing conditions, yet he's currently supporting a lawsuit that has reached the Supreme Court and that would dismantle the Affordable Care Act and end protections for people with pre-existing conditions. He claimed to … Continue Reading
February 04, 2020
Rep. Mark Takano Daily Update on Coronavirus and Federal Quarantine Ordered for Repatriated U.S. Citizens at March Air Reserve Base 02.04.2020
Rep. Mark Takano is providing daily updates on the current federal quarantine ordered for repatriated U.S. citizens at March Air Reserve Base and coronavirus. Please read the information below for updates from local and federal agencies and latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano. 02/04/2020 Latest updates from the County of Riverside: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Minor taken to hospital, another traveler arrives at March Air Reserve Base A minor, who is part of a group … Continue Reading
February 03, 2020
Rep. Mark Takano Daily Update on Coronavirus and Federal Quarantine Ordered for Repatriated U.S. Citizens at March Air Reserve Base 02.03.2020
Rep. Mark Takano is providing daily updates on the current federal quarantine ordered for repatriated U.S. citizens at March Air Reserve Base and coronavirus. Please read the information below for updates from local and federal agencies and latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano. 02/03/2020 Latest updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Monday, February 3, 2020 CDC Interagency Telebriefing for Hill Staff on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) … Continue Reading
February 03, 2020
Rep. Takano Announces Disabled U.S. Combat Veteran from Moreno Valley as Guest to the State of the Union
Riverside, CA - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) has announced Elton Johnson, Jr., a Lieutenant Colonel in the Infantry Branch in the U.S. Army Retired Reserves and resident of Moreno Valley, as his guest to the State of the Union. "I am honored to have a constituent and proud veteran, Elton Johnson, Jr., join me as my guest to the State of the Union. Elton has dedicated his life to serving our country honorably and to supporting veterans in our community," said Rep. Mark Takano. "I was introduced … Continue Reading
February 02, 2020
Rep. Mark Takano Daily Update on Coronavirus and Federal Quarantine Ordered for Repatriated U.S. Citizens at March Air Reserve Base 02.02.2020
Rep. Mark Takano is providing daily updates on the current federal quarantine ordered for repatriated U.S. citizens at March Air Reserve Base and coronavirus. Please read the information below for updates from local and federal agencies and latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano. 02/02/2020 Latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano: Saturday, February 1, 2020 Office of Congressman Takano held a call with the CDC and CDC Deputy Director for Infectious … Continue Reading
February 01, 2020
Rep. Mark Takano Daily Update on Coronavirus and Federal Quarantine Ordered for Repatriated U.S. Citizens at March Air Reserve Base 02.01.2020
Rep. Mark Takano is providing daily updates on the current federal quarantine ordered for repatriated U.S. citizens at March Air Reserve Base and coronavirus. Please read the information below for updates from local and federal agencies and latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano. 02/01/2020 Latest action from the Office of Congressman Mark Takano: Saturday, February 1, 2020 Reps. Takano, Torres Seek New Information from U.S. Air Force Secretary on Decision to Repatriate … Continue Reading
February 01, 2020
Reps. Takano, Torres Seek New Information from U.S. Air Force Secretary on Decision to Repatriate Americans from Wuhan, China to March Air Reserve Base
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) and Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett requesting more information on the decision to repatriate U.S. diplomats and citizens to March Air Reserve Base and expressing concern over the lack of transparency behind this decision. In the letter, the Members state, "Some Members of Congress were first notified of, but not consulted on, this decision on the evening of January 29, 2020 by officials from … Continue Reading
January 31, 2020
Rep. Takano Statement on Federal Quarantine Orders for Passengers from Wuhan, China at March Air Reserve Base
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) announcement of a federal quarantine order at March Air Reserve Base. "I was just informed that the CDC has issued a federal quarantine order at March Air Reserve Base for the U.S. citizens who were repatriated from Wuhan, China earlier this week. The CDC made it clear that this serious action was taken out of an abundance of caution based on … Continue Reading
January 29, 2020
Comprehensive CREDIT Act Passes House Including Rep. Takano Provision to Prohibit Inclusion of Arrest Records on Consumer Reports if Arrest Did Not Lead to a Conviction
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Comprehensive Credit Rating Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency (CREDIT) Act of 2020 - a bold legislative package to reform the credit reporting industry and better protect consumers - passed out of the House including a provision from Rep. Mark Takano that would prohibit the inclusion of arrest records on consumer and credit reports if those arrests did not lead to a conviction. "Consumer reporting in this country is extremely broken and … Continue Reading
January 29, 2020
Rep. Takano Statement on Flight from Wuhan, China Transporting American Citizens and Diplomats Set to Arrive at March Air Reserve Base
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement regarding a flight transporting American citizens and U.S. diplomats from Wuhan, China that is set to arrive around 8:00 AM PT at March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley, California: "On Tuesday night, I received a briefing from the Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and I was … Continue Reading
January 09, 2020
Rep. Mark Takano Votes for War Powers Resolution
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement after voting for H.Con.Res. 83, a War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. "After President Trump engaged in unlawful and unconstitutional military actions against Iran, Congress had the duty to assert its sole authority to declare war. This War Powers Resolution is an essential check on the president's unauthorized use of military force against … Continue Reading
January 03, 2020
Rep. Takano Statement on Trump’s Dangerous Escalation of Tensions with Iran
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement after the Trump Administration conducted a deadly airstrike at Baghdad International Airport without consulting Congress. "President Trump's hostile action against Iran is a dangerous provocation that is leading us to the brink of unnecessary war, putting the lives of thousands of our servicemembers at risk. The President should have consulted Congress before taking such action. "The American people and Congress … Continue Reading
December 19, 2019
Rep. Mark Takano Votes In Support of USMCA
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement after voting in support of the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (USMCA). "In the renegotiation of NAFTA, I was looking for more robust labor and environmental provisions that adhered to stricter standards. I'm glad that through the hard work of my Democratic colleagues, we were able to secure key provisions that will help protect worker … Continue Reading
December 18, 2019
Rep. Mark Takano to Vote in Support of Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement announcing his intent to support two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, charging the president with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. "Today, with my constituents in mind and in faithfulness to the oath I swore to protect and defend our Constitution, I will vote to impeach President Donald Trump. "The facts that were uncovered during the House's impeachment inquiry are uncontested … Continue Reading
December 17, 2019
Rep. Takano Introduces the Prevention of Anti-Immigrant Violence Act to Protect Non-Citizen Victims of Hate Crimes
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) introduced the Prevention of Anti-Immigrant Violence Act of 2019 to expand access to U visas for non-citizen victims of hate crimes and prevent their detention and deportation until their case is properly adjudicated. It also authorizes funds to support law enforcement efforts to reduce anti-immigrant hate crimes and community-based legal or victim services organizations. "Due to President Trump's xenophobic, anti-immigrant agenda, the … Continue Reading
December 17, 2019
Rep. Mark Takano Votes Against DHS Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement after voting against legislation that provides funding to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "I voted against the Department of Homeland Security funding bill because I refuse to be complicit in funding President Trump's racist anti-immigrant agenda and aiding his cruel mass deportation and detention efforts. "The funding bill brought up for consideration did not provide the necessary mechanism to … Continue Reading
December 11, 2019
NDAA Passes House with Rep. Takano’s Bipartisan Provision Delaying the Consolidation of Defense Media Activity and Protecting 300 Jobs at March Air Reserve Base
Washington, D.C. - Today, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives including Rep. Mark Takano's (D-Calif.) provision to help prevent the Department of Defense's (DOD) efforts to consolidate Defense Media Activity (DMA) and protecting roughly 300 jobs at March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley and hundreds of others across the country. This effort had strong bipartisan support, including support from Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) and Rep. Paul … Continue Reading
December 11, 2019
Rep. Takano Statement on Department of Education’s New Formula that Shortchanges Borrowers Defrauded by their Colleges
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released this statement after the Department of Education released a revised formula that provides partial loan relief to defrauded borrowers under the Borrower Defense to Repayment rule. "Once again, Secretary Betsy DeVos is taking action to harm student borrowers who were defrauded by their colleges and are in desperate need of student loan debt relief. This new formula that the Department plans to implement will shortchange borrowers who are … Continue Reading