Mark Takano

I represent Riverside County, which is the eighth largest veterans population in the country.

I am fully aligned, as I think all of us on this committee are fully aligned, with the Secretary's goal of ending veterans' homelessness.

I come from an area of the country in Southern California that has been greatly benefited by the Clean Air Act.

In closing, H.R. 357 makes important changes to the benefits and services we provide veterans and to the manner in which we provide them. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 357, as amended. I have no further speakers, and I yield back…

At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Nevada (Ms. Titus), who is also the ranking member of the Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

As one of Riverside County's Representatives, a county that has the eighth-largest veterans' population in the Nation, I proudly rise today in support of H.R. 357, as amended. This bill is a far-ranging bill that seeks to improve the lives…

At this time, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Doyle), a great champion of veterans and former member of this committee.

This legislation will assist veteran entrepreneurs in transitioning to the private sector after their military service by reducing both the red tape and the costs of starting a franchise to help them become small business owners.

It is with great sadness that I observe the passing of Justice John Gabbert, who died Monday at the age of 104. A long-time Riverside resident, Justice Gabbert was a dedicated public servant, a key founder of UC Riverside, and a prominent…

I thank the gentleman from Maine, the ranking member, for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the Veterans Paralympic Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would extend the funding for adaptive sport programs…

I thank the ranking member for yielding me time. I rise today in support of H.R. 3547, the Space Launch Liability Indemnification Extension Act. As a proud member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I am encouraged to hear…

It is in the American people's best interest to encourage participation in the exchanges to help bring down premiums for everyone.

Now through Covered California, she and her sons are able to get robust coverage, and they are saving more than $600 a year.

I am disappointed that the Committee is spending its time this morning adding to the political drama around the Affordable Care Act.

This hearing is just another attempt to undermine the President's signature law and follow their playbook.

The law is about more than the website. It is about peace of mind for millions of Americans who need and deserve affordable coverage.

The Affordable Care Act will get them covered so they don't have to worry about going bankrupt or being unable to get care if they become sick.

A study by the EPA shows that by 2020 the benefits of the Clean Air Act will outweigh the costs by more than 30 to 1.

I believe so. Just bring it directly to the floor. We can bring that Senate bill directly to the floor and let the House work its will. The topic of our Special Order had to do with immigration reform in the military and veterans. I…

The Clean Air Act has helped improve public health by cutting down cases of asthma, heart disease and infant mortality.

I believe the EPA is a driver of innovation, pushing the industry to adopt new standards that protect the environment, improve public health and create jobs in emerging fields.

I appreciate your asking the question because EPA is about public health.

I just wanted to clarify something.

I have to tell you, it is frustrating to me to sit here and listen to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle beating up on the EPA.

I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding time. The issue of immigration reform is a top priority for our Nation and rightly so. It will not only help our economy grow, but it will also help families stay together. I was taken aback…