Press Releases
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
October 30, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on Final Gainful Employment Rule
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education released the final gainful employment rule: “At every step of the way, I, and many of my colleagues, supported the Department of Education’s efforts to create gainful employment regulations. I commend the Department for issuing a final rule that increases both transparency and accountability, despite fierce opposition from the for-profit college industry that refuses to … Continue Reading
October 29, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on Ebola Monitoring of Inland Empire Residents
Riverside, CA - Rep. Mark Takano released the following statement after it was announced that two Inland Empire residents were being monitored and quarantined after traveling from Ebola-stricken countries: "My office has spoken to Riverside County Hospital officials and they have assured us that the two Inland Empire residents being monitored are showing no symptoms of the Ebola virus. The county officials also reiterated to me that hospital staff was properly trained in quarantine … Continue Reading
October 24, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Statement on the Death of Lance Cpl. Sean Neal
Riverside, CA - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) released the following statement after learning that Riverside resident Marine Lance Cpl. Sean P. Neal died in Iraq while serving in Operation Inherent Resolve: “I’m deeply saddened to learn about the death of Lance Cpl. Sean Neal in Iraq. Lance Cpl. Neal’s dedication to serving our country is admirable and I know that all Inland Empire residents will join me in honoring his memory. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved … Continue Reading
October 15, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Praises Investing in Manufacturing Communities Program
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano praised the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Program (IMCP), which gives communities priority when competing for up to $1.3 billion in federal funding from 11 different federal agencies. Earlier this year, Rep. Mark Takano lead a bipartisan letter from the Inland Empire Congressional delegation to the United States Department of Commerce calling for Riverside and San Bernardino counties to be designated as a manufacturing community … Continue Reading