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Mark Allan Takano is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 41st congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and labor rights during his tenure in Congress. Takano has been an advocate for improving the lives of servicemembers and has emphasized the importance of checks and balances in government. He has also been vocal about the need to support workers and address the challenges they face in a changing economy.
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) that the House…
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 close by…
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 the House…
Let me just respond, that every day my colleagues are making threats to file a lawsuit to stop the interim final rule. Like the ranking member believes, as do many on his side of the aisle, that the interim final rule is illegal based on…
Again, I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 8875, 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 the…
May I inquire as to how much time remains. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I want to say I appreciate the ranking member's mentioning of his daughter and the connection with today's action. I also extend my pride, and I feel his pride. We also are thankful for his daughter's service. Madam Speaker, I yield 7…
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing S. 2771, 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 the House suspend the…
I support naming VA's community-based outpatient clinic in San Angelo, Texas, in Colonel Charles and Mrs. JoAnne Powell's honor, and I reserve the balance of my time.
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 7698, 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 the House suspend the…
I wholeheartedly support this bill, I encourage all of my colleagues to do the same, and I reserve the balance of my time.
Again, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 7939, as amended, the Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act of 2022, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the…
I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 5916, as amended, the Wounded Warrior Access Act, 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…
I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 7735, as amended, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by…
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 8260, as amended, the Faster Payments to Veterans Survivors Act, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman…
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 7846, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Payne). The question is on the motion…
Again, I just urge that all Members of Congress support this amendment. The ranking member and I can work on the other classifications, other classes of veterans. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title LI, insert the following: SEC. 51__. PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR…
Nothing could be more important or a higher priority in defense of our Republic than to address the unaddressed grievances of our veterans. We are keeping our promise to our veterans. We are saying today that doing so is a cost of war…
This provides a much more supportive living situation for those veterans trying to escape homelessness. Currently, there are roughly 105 veterans residing in these innovative shelters, and over 550 unique veterans have been admitted to the…
As Chairman of the House Committee on Veteran's Affairs, one of my top priorities has been to curtail unethical conduct aimed at the men and women that have worn the uniform of our Nation. The Cicilline/Takano amendment offered to H.R…
I welcome the even begrudging ``yes'' vote from the gentleman from Georgia. I will just say there is no budget gimmick here. This vote is going to unite America. It is going to heal America. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman…
May I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 8 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Illinois has 10 minutes remaining.
I certainly welcome the support of the ranking member on this bill. May I inquire as to the time remaining in debate. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 14\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Illinois has 22…
I welcome the support of the gentleman from Montana. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz), my good friend and member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, where he is an active member of the…
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