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Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on S. 2794. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time remains. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, before I yield an additional 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Michigan, let me just say that if the minority is so insistent and is fervent in their belief that this interim final rule is illegal, I do not understand why…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, life insurance is designed to offer protection from loss and serves as a death benefit. For a veteran or servicemember, VA's Veterans' Group Life Insurance offers…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, what the gentleman from Texas is suggesting that we do is delete women from S. 1198. That, I will not do. Yes, I strongly believe in Article I. The accusation that Secretary McDonough issued a radical rule, well, what is…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, again, I ask for my colleagues to join me in passing S. 1198. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Takano)…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8510) to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection of the Department of Veterans…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, H.R. 8510, as amended, the Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, is an important bill that will protect and support VA…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 8510, as amended, the Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I thank all the folks that came together for this bill, and I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing S. 2794, which upon passage today will be sent on to the President's desk for signature. Madam Speaker, I yield back…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 8510, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, again, I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 7589, as amended. I do thank my colleague, the ranking member. It is an example of standing our ground where we must and finding common ground where we can. Lastly, I…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 5918, as amended, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Takano) that…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on H.R. 7589, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8888) to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Office of Food Security, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3304) to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or assist in providing an additional vehicle adapted for operation by…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 3304, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28
Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2022

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3304, as amended, the AUTO for Veterans Act. I was proud to join Representative Lizzie Fletcher in introducing H.R. 3304, and I thank her…

Congressional Record · 2022-09-28