Mark Takano

the Trump Administration has proposed a 37 percent cut in fiscal year 2019 for the Office of Electricity

Do we know if that is part of a future plan?

I just want to make sure that the live stream is functioning.

I look forward to hearing from the panel today about what Congress can do to accelerate, and eventually expand, deployment of this lifesaving technology.

How is it that we can make sure that this reauthorization works in tandem and helps leverage what California is doing, and how can the Federal Government be of the best assistance to the State of California?

I look forward to our expert panel's assessment of the program's strengths, weaknesses, and challenges, and recommendations for improvements.

I think the public needs to understand the risks and where the liabilities are in a community, how are we going to address the low-income folks who are living in the riskiest areas that constitute our important workforce.

It would be government data that would also inform other kinds of market incentives to be able to drive this in the right direction.

We are talking about examining building codes going forward -- so that all future construction conforms to adequate building codes.

I want to understand, is this research, the conclusions you have drawn about what people would do if they couldn't shelter in place, is that part of the social science that needs to be done?

This bill would create veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition administration at VA, headed by a new Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity and Transition.

SVA is proud to support the bipartisan Veterans' Education, Transition, and Opportunity Prioritization Plan (VET OPP) Act of 2018.

I understand that there is a need continuity.

I thank Ranking Member Walz for yielding me the time and his steadfast leadership on the Veterans' Affairs Committee. He has been tireless in his support of veterans and their families. I am, likewise, inspired by the gentleman from Texas'…

Keith Nolan's dream was to be a military officer. He excelled at the first two levels of Army ROTC and was preparing to take the next step when he was told that he could not continue because he failed the hearing portion of a military…

I thank Ranking Member Waters for her leadership on the floor on this issue. I rise in opposition to S.J. Res. 57 because it erases measures established a half-decade ago to prevent auto dealers from using discriminatory data tactics. I…

Today I am introducing a resolution to recognize April 26 as International Chart Day, a celebration of charts, data visualization, and infographics of all types. An American public that is better equipped to understand what goes in a good…

Given the VA's notorious difficulty in forecasting the spend rate of the Choice program, I believe this proposal is misguided.

We are facing a tremendous doctor shortage in our country.

I would not support anything that would diminish the benefits for any veteran.

I prefer what I see occurring with the Senate bill, which is to expand the current program to veterans to all eras.

I thank the gentleman from Maryland for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this legislation. After passing nearly a $2 trillion tax cut that gives 83 percent of the benefits to the wealthiest 1 percent, it is both…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I enjoy a great relationship with both you and the ranking member.

the OTA also helped Congress make cost-saving decisions well in excess of its own budget

It is well past overdue that Congress look at funding anew an agency that really has never died; it was just defunded.