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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.
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…
Even though President Trump argued that he was a populist, trying to do right by America's working people, the rule that they promulgated meant that 4.2 million workers that would have been covered, would have been made eligible, were not…
I recently introduced the 32-hour work week bill, to reduce the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours by lowering the maximum hours threshold for overtime compensation to nonexempt employees under FLSA.
I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing this very important legislation, H.R. 5738, 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…
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 2724, as amended, and maybe, hopefully, the gentleman from Montana will allow this to go on a voice vote. I thought I would just mention that. I yield back the balance of my time. The…
I urge all of my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 6961, 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…
I ask all my colleagues to join me in passing S. 2533. In the last vote, the gentleman from Montana went out of my line of sight, and I thought we were going to pass this on suspension. I plead with him, let MAMMO go, let MAMMO pass on…
I truly appreciate the diligent work of Chairwoman Luria. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing her legislation, H.R. 7335, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered…
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 6052, the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion…
I ask my colleagues to join me in passing this important piece of legislation, the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act. I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore…
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 6064, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Panetta). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Takano) that the House…
I am outraged. I am outraged because, in 2022, women are still fighting for their reproductive rights. I am outraged that women do not have autonomy over their bodies. Their bodies belong to them, not Supreme Court Justices, not…
It's common sense that you need a paystub to figure out whether or not we're receiving the full amount that's due.
I'm astounded that workers cannot recover the minimum wage that is set in Minneapolis that's higher than the Federal Government.
I am urging folks to get creative in how they use this one-time money because that cannot be embedded in police salaries, et cetera.
I believe my committee's experience has shown that remote proceedings can be successful, and there is also additional work to be done.
Proxy voting works. It is a low-tech option that is easy to use, and it has allowed my constituents to have a voice on the House floor when I was unable to physically be present.
Allowing witnesses to appear virtually means that we can gather a much greater amount of diversity of opinions and experiences and, therefore, gain a more complete understanding of the issues.
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I am pleased to support this amendment by the gentlewoman and Congressman Rouzer. It will require DOD to submit to Congress a report on sources of PFAS on military installations other than aqueous…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…
I ask all my colleagues to join me in supporting these 23 amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 950, the previous question is ordered on the amendments en bloc…
I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan en bloc of amendments, and I reserve the balance of my time.
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