Press Releases
Rep. Takano Statement on Disaster Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement after voting against the continuing resolution, which would fund the government through January 19 but excludes several key priorities. "I have repeatedly said that Congress should not leave Washington without fully funding the Children's Health Insurance Program, fully funding our Community Health Centers, providing disaster relief for California and other hard-hit states, and finding a permanent solution … Continue Reading
December 19, 2017
Rep. Takano: GOP Tax Bill is Immoral
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement after voting against GOP tax bill, which would cut taxes for corporations and the wealthiest families while adding more than a trillion dollars to the deficit. "Today, the House of Representatives missed a huge opportunity to cut taxes on middle-class Americans, grow the economy, and invest in our country. Instead, Republicans used a rushed and partisan process to pass an immoral piece of legislation that cuts … Continue Reading
December 19, 2017
Rep. Takano Statement on HR 4242
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), vice ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, released the following statement after voting against advancing H.R. 4242, the VA Care in the Community Act, out of Committee. The bill would consolidate care in the community but continues the chronic underfunding of veterans' care, which would have serious and long-term consequences for veterans. "Consolidating VA's many care in the community programs is a bipartisan … Continue Reading
December 15, 2017
Sablan and Takano Statement on NLRB Chairman’s Abuse of Power During Final Days
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, and Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-M.P.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, released the following statement after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued multiple, rushed 3-2 decisions that will undermine workers' rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). These decisions included Hy-Brand Industrial Contractors, … Continue Reading
December 13, 2017
Rep. Takano Statement on PROSPER Act
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the PROSPER Act was advanced out of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce despite unanimous opposition from Committee Democrats. "The PROSPER Act would have profound and devastating consequences for America's higher education system. "It would make college unaffordable for millions of low-income students by cutting the grant programs and subsidized loans that make a good education accessible … Continue Reading
December 06, 2017
English Teacher Turned Congressman Dusts Off Red Pen, Grades Majority Leader McConnell’s Op-ed on GOP Tax Bill
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano, an English teacher for more than two decades, dusted off his red pen today to grade Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's op-ed on the Senate Republican tax bill, which was published in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend. The final grade: "F." In his edits, Rep. Takano identifies several flaws in the substance and style of Mr. McConnell's prose and reminds the Senate majority leader of previous discussions about waiting until the last minute to write … Continue Reading
November 28, 2017
This Saturday: Rep. Takano to Promote Options for Affordable Health Coverage at Community Forum
Riverside, Calif. - On Saturday, December 2, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) will join local health care experts to help residents explore and enroll in affordable health insurance plans that are currently available for 2018. The deadline for Californians to sign up for coverage is January 31, 2018, but those who want to be covered on January 1, 2018 must sign up by December 15. The forum is free to the public and will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Riverside University Health System's … Continue Reading
November 21, 2017
Rep. Takano: Repealing Net Neutrality Benefits Corporate Giants, Hurts Everyone Else
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to completely repeal the net neutrality rules, which requires internet service providers to treat all internet traffic equally. "A fair and open internet is critical to supporting innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and protecting consumers from being exploited by large internet service providers. Repealing the net neutrality rules … Continue Reading
November 17, 2017
Rep. Takano: Trump Administration’s Secret Talks to Dismantle the VA are Unacceptable
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), vice ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, released the following statement today in response to an Associated Press report revealing that the Trump administration had held closed-door discussions about merging the VA's Choice Program with the Pentagon's TRICARE program, which would make the VA health system financially unsustainable. "The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs is in the midst of a bipartisan, transparent, … Continue Reading
November 16, 2017
Rep. Takano: House Republicans Just Chose Donors over Working Families
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the House passed H.R.1, the so-called "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017," which gives corporations and the wealthiest Americans a massive tax cut paid for by Californians and working families across America. "In writing their tax bill, House Republicans had a choice between listening to their donors or listening to the millions of working families struggling to get by in this economy. They chose the … Continue Reading
November 16, 2017
Rep. Takano and Members of Congressional Hispanic Caucus, House Veterans Committee Demand Support for Deported Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) joined members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to call for action to help American veterans who served the nation honorably before being deported. At a press conference, the members unveiled three letters being sent to the Trump administration and to Congress detailing critical steps that must be taken immediately to support deported veterans. In a letter to the Department of Homeland … Continue Reading
November 14, 2017
MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Takano Joins Members of Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Demand Justice for Deported Veterans
Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. ET, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) will hold a press conference with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to demand justice for the hundreds of American veterans who have been deported after serving honorably in the United States Military. WHO: Rep. Mark Takano, Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Rep. Joaquin Castro, First-Vice Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Ruben Gallego, Second-Vice Chair, … Continue Reading
November 07, 2017
Rep. Takano: House GOP Continues to Undermine Workers by Weakening Joint Employer Standards
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3441, the so-called "Save Local Business Act," which denies workers the ability to collectively bargain or hold their employers accountable for violating workplace laws by dramatically narrowing corporations' liability for upholding workers' right. "Companies are increasingly renting employees from staffing agencies instead … Continue Reading
November 02, 2017
Rep. Takano: GOP Tax Plan Transfers Wealth from Middle-Class Californians to Large Corporations
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after House Republicans released their tax plan, which includes large cuts in the corporate tax rate financed by raising taxes on hard-working Californians and many individuals already struggling under this economy. "The House Republican tax plan is a massive transfer of wealth from Californians and middle-class families to wealthy individuals and large corporations. Limiting deductions for state and local taxes, … Continue Reading
November 01, 2017
Rep. Takano Statement on the Start of Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the first day of the open enrollment period, which is when Americans in California and across the country can begin purchasing health coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace established through the Affordable Care Act. "Starting today, individuals, families, and small business owners in California and across the country can begin shopping for a health care plan that fits their needs and their budget. … Continue Reading
October 30, 2017
Rep. Takano Statement on DOL Appealing Texas Court Decision to Block Overtime Rule
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor said it will appeal a Texas court decision invalidating the Obama administration's overtime rule, which would extend overtime protections to millions of middle-class workers. "I share the widely held view that the Texas court decision to block the overtime rule was deeply flawed and jeopardizes the Department of Labor's basic authority to issue rules that protect American … Continue Reading
October 30, 2017
Rep. Takano Statement on Developments in Mueller Investigation
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement today after Special Counsel Robert Mueller revealed charges against three former Trump campaign officials: Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, his longtime business partner Rick Gates, and former Trump foreign policy advisor George Papadopoulos. "The serious charges revealed today by Special Counsel Mueller only intensifies the concerns surrounding the Trump campaign's relationship with the Russian … Continue Reading
October 23, 2017
Reps. Takano, Cook Seek to Preserve NDAA Funding for Nationwide Work for Warriors Program
Washington, D.C. - Reps. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Paul Cook (R-Calif.) sent a letter today to the leadership of the Senate and House Committees on Armed Services requesting that funding for a nationwide Work for Warriors job placement program is preserved in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2018. The national pilot program, which is authorized in Section 504 of the NDAA passed in House, would match qualified, unemployed Guardsmen, Reservists, military spouses, … Continue Reading
October 18, 2017
Rep. Takano Statement on Congressional Delegation to Cuba
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement today after returning from a congressional delegation to Cuba. "Meeting with local entrepreneurs, activists, and government officials in Cuba was an informative and meaningful experience. While my visit focused on questions regarding the country's embrace of the LGBT community, it also gave me a chance to assess the impact of the Trump administration's recent actions on our embassy personnel and the people of … Continue Reading
October 13, 2017
Rep. Takano Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on the ACA
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Trump Administration confirmed it will cut off vital Cost-Sharing Reduction payments under the Affordable Care Act, which will spike premiums for American families and undermine access to health care across the country. "In this latest and most aggressive attack on the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump is once again prioritizing politics over the health and well-being of the American people. … Continue Reading