Mark Takano: “I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 3981, as amended, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

The work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America does not happen on its own.

The 40-hour workweek was established in law nearly 90 years ago.

“Progress is not permanent. Rights do not protect themselves. Democracy does not defend itself.”

We are here because the work that began 63 years ago is unfinished.