Press Releases
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
November 21, 2019
Rep. Takano Submits Public Comment to the FTC to Protect Online Consumers
Washington, D.C. - On November 21, 2019, Rep. Mark Takano submitted a public comment calling for the need to amend the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Negative Option Rule language to ensure that consumer protections keep pace with today's online marketplace. In the public comment, Rep. Mark Takano states, "I am encouraged that the Commission is now moving to consider necessary changes to the Negative Option Rule. It is the government's role to ensure that consumer protections keep pace … Continue Reading
November 15, 2019
Rep. Takano Submits Bicameral Public Comment Objecting to Proposed Rulemaking on Detainee DNA Collection
Washington, D.C. - On November 12, 2019, Rep. Mark Takano submitted a bicameral public comment objecting to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) proposed rulemaking demanding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) begin DNA collection from all detainees under DHS's care. Rep. Mark Takano, along with Senators Ed Markey (MA) and Patty Murray (WA) and Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) urge DOJ to abandon this proposed rule, and instead continue to work in tandem … Continue Reading
November 01, 2019
Rep. Takano Leads 24 Members in Sending Letter to DHS Expressing Concerns Over Detainee DNA Collection Practices
Riverside, CA - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) led 24 Members of Congress in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan expressing concerns and objections to the news that DHS is planning to expand its existing DNA collection practices to immigrant detainees across the country. In the letter, the Representatives state, "Under this Administration's prejudicial lens, DHS opens the possibility of criminalizing any non-citizen who enters our country … Continue Reading
October 31, 2019
Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) helped advance the College Affordability Act (CAA) in the Education and Labor Committee. The CAA is a comprehensive overhaul of higher education that ensures students can spend less and earn more to further their education. The legislation aims to lower the cost of college, improve the quality of higher education by holding institutions accountable, and expand opportunities for students from all backgrounds. The legislation includes key … Continue Reading
October 31, 2019
Rep. Mark Takano Votes for House Impeachment Inquiry Resolution
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released this statement after voting for H. Res. 660, a resolution that reaffirms the ongoing investigations in the House into President Donald Trump's abuses of power and establishes clear procedures for the committees of jurisdiction. "Today's vote was a solemn one - a necessary one. President Trump's abuse of power gives Congress no choice but to continue uncovering the facts for the American people in a public forum. The evidence that has … Continue Reading
October 28, 2019
Chairman Takano, Reps. Vargas and Grijalva Introduce Comprehensive Legislative Package to Prevent the Deportation of Veterans
Washington, DC - Today, Chairman Mark Takano (CA-41), Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), and Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-3) introduced the Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act of 2019 to prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home. "It's true, immigrant veterans are falling through the cracks of our broken immigration system and being deported, and it's a … Continue Reading
October 22, 2019
Rep. Takano and Rep. Evans Introduce Bill to Ensure People Released From Prison Can Obtain Proper State ID Cards
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Penn.), introduced the Restoring Access Through Identification Act to ensure people who are released from prison are able to obtain proper state ID cards by requiring the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to cover the costs associated with obtaining identification cards. Covering the cost of obtaining a state-issued ID prior to release helps remove some of the barriers to reintegrating back into the community. "We must give … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Reps. Takano, García, and Pressley Launch Future of Transportation Caucus
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41), Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) launched the Future of Transportation Caucus, which will be dedicated to creating a vision for the future of our transportation system that emphasizes equity, access, and sustainability. The caucus formally launched this morning and will feature a standing series of briefings and forums to generate awareness and policy discussions including … Continue Reading
October 02, 2019
Rep. Takano Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision Not to Establish a Child Detention Facility in the Inland Empire
Riverside, CA - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement following a recent announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) informing Members that the agency is no longer seeking to lease space in the Inland Empire for a detention facility to house up to 430 migrant children. "I am relieved that the Trump Administration has abandoned its plans to lease space in the Inland Empire to detain immigrant children. Our country has … Continue Reading