Mark Takano

The case of these workers takes what, to many, seems like a technical, legal debate, and puts a face to the workers who are protected by our joint employer laws.

H.R. 3441 is not a good deal for small business owners or small franchises.

So this really should be called the Screw Workers and Screw Small Businesses Act.

Unfortunately, we seem to have our priorities mixed up.

But I believe this bill is more accurately described as a gift to large corporations that will further rig the economy against workers.

It denies millions of workers the right to hold their employers accountable for wage theft.

This bill represents a significant and dangerous break from that precedent.

too many Americans can't afford to buy a house, send their children to college, or save for retirement.

I wanted to make sure that her interest as a small business owner was being represented, as opposed to receiving guidance from the franchisor's interest.

Last week I visited Norte Vista High School and stood before a room of DREAMers who were desperate to know if they have a future in America, the only country they have ever called home. I had to look each student in the eye and say: I…

Instead of focusing on this small sector, our time could be better spent focusing on policies that will raise wages and reduce income inequality for millions.

Late last night, Senate Republicans failed in their latest attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but today is not a day for celebration. It is a day for solutions. Over the past 7 years, the Affordable Care Act has expanded access to…

I thank the ranking member for mentioning that so that it doesn't detract from my time. But please visit California, especially Riverside, California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 114, which prevents a funding lapse in the VA…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Ms. Shea-Porter The Acting CHAIR…

I reiterate my support for the Office of Technology Assessment. Congress does not suffer from a lack of information, but it does suffer from a lack of trusted information to help make wise policy decisions. Today, we do need the Office of…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division B (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. There is appropriated…

The organizations signing the statement are AMVETS; the Disabled American Veterans; Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association, IAVA; Military Officers Association of America, MOAA; Military Order of the Purple Heart; Veterans of Foreign…

After more than 2 years and more than $10 billion, the VA Choice Program has failed to deliver on its promise of shorter wait times for veterans. It is time for us to recognize that private care is not the panacea for the complex challenge…

I am disappointed with the reaction from some of my colleagues in the majority who have characterized ED's state plan feedback as overreach.

I associate myself with the remarks of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. I am very thankful that the gentleman has brought Congress' attention to Sergeant Kusick's deed on behalf of our Nation. I was reflecting on his youth, 22 years old…

Despite the soaring rhetoric, ESSA is not a blank check to states and districts.

I believe this Congress' use of the CRA to block regulation of Title I's core requirements was misguided and irresponsible.

I want to join my colleagues in expressing support for this bipartisan effort to secure the G.I. Bill for future generations of veterans.

For far too long swarm of predatory, for-profit schools have exploited the generosity of the G.I. Bill.

This bill also incorporates my proposal to permanently authorize VA's work-study allowance program.