Press Releases
Rep. Mark Takano Statement On Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Speech To Congress
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech to a joint session of Congress: "I thank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for speaking to a joint session of Congress earlier today and I remain committed to keeping Israel safe from terrorism. However, I believe it is in the best interest of Israel, and the Middle East as a whole, to continue our current diplomatic course with Iran. With Iran's … Continue Reading
March 03, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano, Rep. Paul Cook, Rep. Mick Mulvaney Reintroduce Work for Warriors Act
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA), Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) reintroduced the Work for Warriors Act, which will create a pilot program to explore the nationwide replication and expansion of the California and South Carolina's direct employment models. These direct employment pilot programs would enhance the efforts of the Department of Defense to provide employment services to members of the Guard and Reserve, and veterans. Direct employment … Continue Reading
March 02, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement On The Retirement Of Senator Barbara Mikulski
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) announced that she will retire in 2017: "For nearly 40 years, Senator Barbara Mikulski has served the people of Maryland and the United States with a sense of passion and vigor that is rarely seen in Congress. Her commitment to fighting for women's rights and the middle class is unparalleled and she has set a tremendous example to all women. Although she may be small in stature, … Continue Reading
February 27, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement On One Week DHS Funding Bill
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano released the following statement after voting for the one week Department of Homeland Security funding bill: "Today's events show the depth of the dysfunction within the Republican Party and the extent to which they'll go to oppose any type of immigration reform. To take our Department of Homeland Security to the brink of a shutdown is irresponsible and puts our country at risk. With that said, I voted in favor of a one week funding for the sole purpose of … Continue Reading
February 26, 2015
Sens. Wyden, Boozman, Rep. Takano Introduce Bill Ensuring Equal Treatment For Guardsmen And Reservists
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and John Boozman, R-Ark., along with Rep. Mark Takano, D-Ca., today introduced the GI Bill Fairness Act, legislation that would ensure wounded Guardsmen and Reservists receive the GI Bill benefits they've earned. Members of the Guard or Reserve who are wounded in combat are often given orders under 10 USC 12301(h) for their recovery, treatment and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, federal law does not recognize such orders as eligible for … Continue Reading
February 19, 2015
Representatives Mark Takano, Mike Honda, Doris Matsui Introduce House Resolution To Recognize Day Of Remembrance
Washington DC -Representatives Mark Takano (D-CA), Mike Honda (D-CA), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced a House resolution to recognize the "Day of Remembrance" on February 19. Signed on February 19, 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Executive Order 9066 authorized the Secretary of War to designate certain areas as military zones and was used as the legal rationale to deport Japanese Americans, Italian Americans and German Americans to internment camps during World War II. … Continue Reading
February 11, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on President Obama’s Authorization for Use of Military Force Proposal
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his 2015 State of the Union address: "Tonight, we heard from President Obama on the state of our union and his vision for the next year. During his speech, the President laid out a bold plan, one that focuses on the ideals of our great nation - including fairness for working and middle class families and our immigrant communities. "By focusing his economic proposals on the middle … Continue Reading
January 27, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Appointed to Early Childhood Education and HELP Subcommittees
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) was appointed to the Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education and the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittees during the House Committee on Education and the Workforce organizational meeting. Prior to being elected to Congress in 2012, Takano spent more than twenty years as a classroom teacher in Riverside County, California and on the Riverside Community College Board of Trustees. Since taking office, … Continue Reading
January 20, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his 2015 State of the Union address: "Tonight, we heard from President Obama on the state of our union and his vision for the next year. During his speech, the President laid out a bold plan, one that focuses on the ideals of our great nation - including fairness for working and middle class families and our immigrant communities. "By focusing his economic proposals on the middle … Continue Reading
January 14, 2015
El Representante Mark Takano hace la siguiente declaración sobre las acciones de los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes que eliminan los fondos para la acción ejecutiva inmigratoria del Presidente Obama
Washington DC - El Representante Mark Takano (D-CA) hizo la siguiente declaración después que los republicanos en la Cámara de Representantes votaron por eliminar los fondos y desestimar la acción ejecutiva inmigratoria del Presidente Obama: “Hoy, los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes, planearon y pasaron varias enmiendas para eliminar los fondos y efectivamente sacar de circulación la acción ejecutiva inmigratoria del Presidente Obama- acción que el tomo solo después que … Continue Reading
January 14, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on House Republicans Defunding of President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after the House Republicans voted in favor of defunding and dismantling President Obama’s executive action on immigration: “Earlier today, House Republicans scheduled and passed several amendments that will defund and undermine President Obama’s executive action on immigration - which was issued only after House Republicans refused to vote on the comprehensive immigration reform bill that passed the Senate with a … Continue Reading
January 12, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on Repealing No Child Left Behind
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gave a speech calling for the repeal of No Child Left Behind: "Today's speech by Secretary Duncan is a good first step in repealing and replacing No Child Left Behind - which has been long overdue. As a public school teacher who taught under No Child Left Behind for more than 10 years, I know first-hand the law's shortcomings. While it certainly had the best intentions, … Continue Reading
January 08, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on the Retirement of Senator Barbara Boxer
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) released the following statement after Senator Barbara Boxer announced that she will be retiring in 2016: “For more than three decades, Senator Barbara Boxer has served our great state - first as a member of the House of Representatives, then as a Senator. During her time in elected office, she showed herself to be a strong supporter of women’s rights, working families, the middle class, and most of all, our troops. Undoubtedly, her … Continue Reading
January 06, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement After Being Sworn In to 114th Congress
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) released the following statement after being sworn in to the 114th Congress: “Earlier today, I had the honor of being sworn in as a Member of the House of Representatives for the 114th Congress. By taking this oath, I swear to support and defend the Constitution, but more than that, I also swear to my constituents that I will work tirelessly for their best interests. “Over the past two years, our nation and our region have faced a … Continue Reading
December 03, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Votes In Favor of Extending Tax Provisions
Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano released the following statement after voting in favor of extending tax provisions that benefit families and businesses: “While I was proud to support today’s one-year tax extenders bill, as it will undoubtedly benefit millions of Americans and small businesses, we should be extending many of these provisions permanently. Tax provisions that are beneficial to families, the green energy sector, educators, companies looking to expand research and … Continue Reading
December 03, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Votes Against Modified Version of the ABLE Act that Cuts Social Security
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano voted against H.R. 647, otherwise known as the Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act: “When it was first introduced, I proudly co-sponsored the ABLE Act, which would establish tax-preferred savings accounts for Americans with disabilities. Undoubtedly, these accounts would have helped millions of individuals and families cover many different needs. “However, throughout the legislation process, Members of the House who are … Continue Reading
December 03, 2014
Cohen, Grijalva, Takano Call for Scrutiny of Deal to Sell For-Profit College Campuses to Ruthless Student Debt Collector
Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09), Raul Grijalva (AZ-03), and Mark Takano (CA-41) today called on U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to closely scrutinize a proposal by Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) to purchase a total of 56 campuses owned by defunct for-profit Corinthian Colleges Inc., which agreed to sell or close all of its campuses after failing to address concerns about its educational outcomes and recruiting practices. ECMC has no prior experience operating … Continue Reading
November 25, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on Extension of Iran Nuclear Talks
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano issued the following statement after the extension of the Iran nuclear talks was announced: “I support the recently announced extension of talks to dismantle large parts of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Under no circumstances can Iran acquire nuclear weapons, and I hope that the extra time allotted will allow for tough discussions so that the parties involved reach an acceptable … Continue Reading
November 23, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on Senator Rand Paul Comparing Immigration Relief to Internment of Japanese Americans
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) made comments comparing the recent executive action issued by President Obama to the internment of thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II: "Senator Paul’s comments likening President Obama’s executive action that provides immigration relief to millions of people in this nation to the internment of Japanese Americans is insulting - not only to the millions who will … Continue Reading
November 20, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano released the following statement after President Obama announced his executive action on immigration: Today’s long overdue executive action by President Obama will help bring millions out of the shadows and into a society that no longer takes advantage of them. This is not amnesty. It is an opportunity for millions of people in this country to no longer live under the fear of deportation - people who are working, paying taxes and raising families. We … Continue Reading