Mark Takano
@MarkTakano
Born and raised in Riverside. Proud to serve the families of the Inland Empire in the United States House of Representatives. #CA39
Capping loans for graduate students won’t make education cheaper, it’ll just make it harder for everyone who isn’t rich to earn advanced degrees. We should be expanding opportunity, not slamming doors shut. buff.ly/iTK8BNB
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans over 50 are delaying retirement because they can’t afford to stop working. This is a symptom of an economy that isn’t working for everyone. It’s time to strengthen Social Security, protect pensions, and raise wages. buff.ly/fbInAat
Students take on mountains of debt to get an education. Now nearly half a million borrowers are being told they can’t lower their payments despite qualifying. Let’s build a system where repayment is fair, forgiveness is real, and education isn't a burden. buff.ly/rl3zKdO
Republicans gave themselves plenty of time to rip health care and food assistance away from millions of Americans. Now they're cutting our legislative session short to help Trump avoid releasing the Epstein files. We can't let them get away with it.
Construction costs are up, interest rates are high, and new home sales are slowing. But Trump’s chaotic agenda is only making matters worse. Every family deserves a fair shot at homeownership. That won’t happen through reckless policymaking. bit.ly/45cxIdj
The EPA’s Office of Research and Development isn’t “excess.” It’s essential. It helps protect us from polluted air, unsafe drinking water, and climate disasters. Eliminating it is a grave mistake. We must resist this anti-science agenda. tinyurl.com/3e5n84ab
I proposed several amendments to protect veterans in the Big, Ugly Bill. Republicans rejected all of them. This is no way to treat the people who sacrificed so much for our country.
The American people deserve to know the truth. Republicans should release the Epstein files.
Cutting funding for public broadcasting isn’t about saving money, it’s about silencing trusted news and educational programs. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting strengthens democracy. Cutting its funding only serves those who fear an informed public. buff.ly/bAK87WO
Trump doesn’t want to lead, he wants to rule. The Supreme Court just helped him bypass Congress so he can dismantle the Department of Education. This is how authoritarianism takes root. We should all be alarmed.
Our students, scientists, and entrepreneurs depend on public research. Cutting it by a third means fewer discoveries, fewer cures, and fewer opportunities. Breakthroughs don’t happen without investment. America’s future depends on science. buff.ly/i0gRaaw
Climate change is the greatest global challenge of our time. Gutting the State Department’s climate team is a step backward, and future generations will pay the price. buff.ly/wyoJN7J
Trump’s new tariff threats could cause real harm to communities like the Inland Empire. Our small businesses, ports, and families can’t weather another trade war. We need trade policies that uplift workers and strengthen our economy, not sabotage it. buff.ly/SHW4Qyn
Americans are not used to the thuggish tactics that ICE is using. It’s shameful and it must stop.
A 25-year high in measles cases shows exactly what happens when anti-vaccine rhetoric takes hold. Vaccines save lives. We can't let disinformation undo decades of progress. buff.ly/xKXnrkO
Planned Parenthood is a lifeline, especially in areas where care is already scarce. Now, Republicans are slashing funding and putting lives at risk. I stand with patients and providers who depend on this vital resource. buff.ly/tdxPt9J
When rural hospitals close, it’s not just buildings shutting down, it’s access to care disappearing for millions. Medicaid keeps the lights on, the doors open, and our communities cared for. Republican cuts are pushing that care even further out of reach. buff.ly/vf9F7bn
The Big, Ugly Bill passed the House today. This legislation will put the lives of millions of Americans at risk, and increase the national debt by trillions of dollars. But make no mistake, we will press on.
No one should live in fear for simply existing in their community. Immigration policy should reflect our values—dignity, safety, and belonging. We must end the climate of fear in L.A. and beyond. buff.ly/C0Ke0Tq
As a military veteran and public servant, Harvey Milk stood for courage, service, and equality. Removing his name from a Navy ship is an attempt to erase progress. We owe it to future generations to protect LGBTQ+ history, not bury it. buff.ly/FC1eINZ
