Press Releases
Reps. Takano, Schiff Call on Elon Musk to Tamp Down Hate Speech on Twitter
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) delivered a letter to Twitter CEO Elon Musk urging him to take action to combat the rise in dangerous hate speech on Twitter. "Although you tweeted that one of your goals as Chief Executive Officer of Twitter was strong content moderation on the platform, the results of your leadership have been the opposite," write Takano and Schiff. "Multiple reports have shown that since you became CEO in late… Continue Reading
12.06.22
Reps. Takano, Lofgren, Nadler, Correa, Vargas, and Ruiz Celebrate Passage of Veteran Service Recognition Act
Washington, DC - Today, Reps. Mark Takano (CA-41), Zoe Lofgren, (CA-19), Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Lou Correa (CA-46), Juan Vargas (CA-51), and Raul Ruiz (CA-36) released a statement on the House passage of the Veteran Service Recognition Act to prevent the deportation of veterans by making the naturalization process easier for active duty servicemembers, establishing a review process for noncitizen veterans, servicemembers, and their families, and creating an opportunity for deported veterans to … Continue Reading
12.05.22
Rep. Takano Announces $23 Million Grant Awarded to Riverside County Department of Health
Riverside, CA - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) announced a $22,604,360 grant awarded to the County of Riverside Department of Public Health through the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant program. Partially funded through the American Rescue Plan, these funds will help health departments ensure they have the people, services, and systems they need to promote and protect health in their communities, including sign… Continue Reading
11.17.22
Rep. Takano Statement on Speaker Pelosi
Washington, DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), released the following statement today after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership: "With a full heart I congratulate the indomitable Nancy Pelosi on her 20 years of leadership in the Democratic Caucus upon the announcement of her decision not to run for leadership re-election. Nancy is a visionary leader, a polished negotiator, and a trusted mentor. "I am eternally grateful for h… Continue Reading
11.11.22
2022 Veteran’s Day Remarks
Good morning! Thank you, veterans, and thank you families of veterans. Thank you military service members whether active, reserve, or national guard. Thank you military families. Thank you to this community and this nation that remembers your service and sacrifice on behalf of American democracy and the ideals of freedom and equality on this Veterans Day. We occupy briefly this sacred and hallowed resting place to remember service and sacrifice—We remember those who died in battle or th… Continue Reading
10.24.22
Rep. Takano Statement on Continued Support for Ukrainian Self-Determination
Washington, DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), released the following statement today regarding his continued support for President Biden's policies towards Ukraine: "Since the moment Russian President Vladimir Putin endangered the safety of people across the globe by launching an unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine, I, along with President Biden, have remained steadfast in support of the Ukrainian people. "Thanks to the President's leadership, the world has rallied unprecedented support… Continue Reading
07.14.22
Rep. Takano Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Washington, DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement following the House passage of H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023). The NDAA authorizes $850 billion - or $37 billion above the President's budget request - in discretionary spending to support Department of Defense (DoD) programs. "The FY23 NDAA must be designed to strengthen our national defense operation and continue to build our strong, diverse military," said Rep. Mark Ta… Continue Reading
07.05.22
Rep. Takano and Congresswoman Norton Introduce Resolution Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of an Important Step to Desegregate Schools for Deaf Students
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of an important step to desegregate schools for deaf and hard of hearing students. July 3rd was the 70th anniversary of the ruling in Miller v. Board of Education of District of Columbia. Louise B. Miller was a Washington, D.C. mother of three deaf children who, because of segregationist policy at the time, could not send her kids to the local K… Continue Reading
06.24.22
Rep. Takano Statement on the Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. "The Supreme Court has taken the extraordinary action of stripping American women of the right to control their bodies by overturning Roe v. Wade. This decision gives states the power to rob women of their bodily autonomy, no matter the personal cost to those women or their families. This is offensive and radical," said Rep. Mark Takano. "Yesterday, the Court… Continue Reading
06.24.22
Rep. Takano Secures $30 Million to Fund Community Development Projects Across Riverside County
Washington, DC - The House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittees passed the FY23 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies spending bill, the FY23 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill, and the FY23 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies spending bill, which together include more than $30 million that Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) helped secure to fund fifteen community development projects across Riverside County. The p… Continue Reading
06.21.22
Rep. Takano Sends Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in Support of the Riverside Community College District Inland Empire Technical Trade Center
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom expressing his strong support of the $33 million line-item included in the budget deal agreed upon by the California State Senate and Assembly for the Riverside Community College District Inland Empire Technical Trade Center (IETTC). Rep. Takano also secured $1.5 million in federal funds for the IETTC as part of the FY22 federal appropriations process to further the investment in regional job training. In… Continue Reading
06.06.22
Reps. Takano, Lofgren, Nadler, Correa, Vargas, and Ruiz Introduce Legislation to Prevent the Deportation of Veterans
Washington, DC - Today, Reps. Mark Takano (CA-41), Zoe Lofgren, (CA-19), Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Lou Correa (CA-46), Juan Vargas (CA-51), and Raul Ruiz (CA-36) introduced the Veteran Service Recognition Act to prevent the deportation of veterans by making the naturalization process easier for active duty servicemembers, establishing a review process for non-citizen veterans, servicemembers, and their families, and creating an opportunity for deported veterans to obtain legal permanent resident s… Continue Reading
05.03.22
Rep. Takano Statement on the Passing of Norman Mineta
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement on the passing of Norman Mineta. "I first met Norm Mineta at a leadership development and candidate training conference in Los Angeles. He would be very supportive of my first and second runs for Congress in 1992 and 1994, respectively," said Rep. Mark Takano. "As chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, he used the respect he commanded among his colleagues to help me garner support from such … Continue Reading
05.02.22
Rep. Takano Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Roe v. Wade According to an Initial Draft Majority Opinion by Justice Samuel Alito
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement in response to a news story in which a draft majority opinion allegedly written by Justice Samuel Alito states that the Supreme Court of the United States has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade. "In a draft majority opinion attributed to Justice Samuel Alito, it appears that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. If this report is true, an extreme Supreme Court is poised to uphold a draconian law that will b… Continue Reading
04.21.22
Rep. Takano Introduces Resolution to Establish a National Day of Silence to Bring Attention to Bullying Aimed at LGBTQ+ Students
Riverside, CA - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) introduced a resolution to establish April 22 as a National Day of Silence to bring attention to the bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination aimed the LGBTQ+ students across the country. This resolution is in support of efforts led by GLSEN for many years. "While the Day of Silence has existed since the 1990s, there is a particular urgency in its message today," said Rep. Mark Takano. "As we close out another month in the worst legislat… Continue Reading
03.10.22
Rep. Takano Votes to Fund $7 Million in Local Projects
Washington, DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) voted to pass H.R. 2471, government funding legislation to help working families with the cost of living, create American jobs, and assist vulnerable communities. Included in this bill is $7 million in funding awarded to projects across Riverside County, which Rep. Takano helped secure through a process established by the House Committee on Appropriations known as community project funding. The projects that were funded are: Inland Empire Technica… Continue Reading
03.07.22
Rep. Takano Announces $15 Million Grant awarded to the Riverside Transit Agency
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) announced a $15,569,198 grant awarded to the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Additional Assistance funding. ARP Act Additional Assistance funding was made available through a discretionary process to eligible recipients or subrecipients of Urbanized Area Formula funds or Rural Area Formula funds in response to COVID-19. The funds will help public transportation agencies pay for day-to-day operations as … Continue Reading
03.03.22
Rep. Mark Takano’s Comprehensive Honoring our PACT Act Passes the House
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, made the following statement after his comprehensive bill, H.R. 3967, as amended, the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 or Honoring our PACT Act, passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 256-174. This legislation will finally treat toxic exposure as a cost of war by addressing the full range of issues impacting toxic-exposed veterans inclu… Continue Reading
03.01.22
Rep. Takano Statement on President Joe Biden’s First State of the Union Address
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement following President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address. "President Biden's commitment to fighting for the American people was on full display during his first State of the Union address. He has proven that he is fulfilling the promises he made to grow our economy from the bottom up and the middle out; to support workers and families recovering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; to produce m… Continue Reading
02.25.22
Rep. Takano Statement on the Renaming of the Riverside Post Office After Waudieur “Woodie” Rucker-Hughes
Riverside, CA - Today, Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement following the ceremonial renaming of the United States Postal Service facility located at 4150 Chicago Avenue in Riverside, CA as the "Woodie Rucker-Hughes Post Office Building." "It brings me great joy to celebrate the legacy of Woodie Rucker-Hughes, by renaming the Riverside Post Office in her honor," said Rep. Mark Takano. "Woodie's vision for social justice and equality in our schools transformed the River… Continue Reading
