119th Congress

Mark Takano

Representative, CA-39, California

Party

Democrat

Born: December 10, 1960 (age 65)
In Congress: House since 2013
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Votes With Party: 97%
Missed Votes: 1%
Office Phone: 202-225-2305
Website: takano.house.gov

Committees

Education and Workforce
Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member

Who Is Mark Takano?

Mark Takano is a Democratic representative from CA-39 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2013. Born December 10, 1960, Takano is 65. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Takano voted on 307 and missed 3. Takano voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Takano sponsored 27 bills and resolutions this Congress.

How Mark Takano Voted

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NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 213, September 16, 2026
NayPROOF ActH.R. 10326, September 16, 2026
NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026H.R. 5334, September 16, 2026
YeaRatepayer Protection ActH.R. 9340, September 16, 2026
YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026H.R. 9497, September 16, 2026
NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026H.R. 9576, September 16, 2026
YeaRetire through Ownership ActS. 2403, September 16, 2026
YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.H.Con.Res. 93, September 15, 2026
NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 210, September 15, 2026
YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025H.R. 2140, September 15, 2026
YeaGUARD ActH.R. 2978, September 15, 2026
YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025H.R. 4646, September 15, 2026

Bills Mark Takano Sponsored

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 1247, Introduced)
Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act (H.R. 10323, In Committee)
Higher Education Accreditation Accountability Act (H.R. 9881, In Committee)
VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act (H.R. 9446, In Committee)
Health DATA Act of 2026 (H.R. 9486, In Committee)
Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act (H.R. 9110, In Committee)
EVEST Act (H.R. 4114, In Committee)
Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 (H.R. 8868, In Committee)
Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act (H.R. 5723, In Committee)
Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools. (H.Res. 1162, Introduced)
PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026 (H.R. 7853, In Committee)
End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025 (H.R. 1957, In Committee)

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Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act (H.R. 7238, In Committee)
Unsubscribe Act of 2025 (H.R. 7048, In Committee)
BALL Act (H.R. 5787, In Committee)
White House NOT FOR SALE Act (H.R. 5786, In Committee)
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2025 (H.R. 5535, In Committee)
Prohibition on Funding to CECOT Act (H.R. 4001, In Committee)
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025 (H.R. 3261, In Committee)
FAIR Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R. 2963, In Committee)
Equality Act (H.R. 15, In Committee)
PROTECT Students Act of 2025 (H.R. 2899, In Committee)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools. (H.Res. 321, Introduced)
Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 2278, In Committee)
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 1439, In Committee)
Supporting the designation of January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution". (H.Res. 77, Introduced)
Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 (H.R. 821, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Takano spoke on the floor 102 times on 49 session days in the 119th Congress.

House, September 16, 2026, 168 wordsHonoring Dr. Wolde-Ab Isaac
I rise today to honor the career and service of Dr. Wolde-Ab Isaac and his 50-year career of defending education and eliminating barriers for students.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, September 16, 2026, 3,003 wordsVeterans Benefits
I rise today to highlight for the American people just how badly the Republican majority has failed veterans in this Congress.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, July 21, 2026, 576 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
This amendment would codify President Trump's executive order banning transgender Americans from serving in the United States military.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, July 20, 2026, 167 wordsCommemorating 81st Anniversary of Bombing of Hiroshima
I rise to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, July 20, 2026, 369 wordsPutting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in Feca Act
I rise today in support of H.R. 8823, Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, July 16, 2026, 2,842 wordsTake Care of America's Veterans Act
I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 9237. It is a beautiful day here in Washington, D.C., but Republicans are casting a dark cloud over all of us and especially over America's veterans.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, June 30, 2026, 1,217 wordsHonoring Pride Month
Pride is, and always has been, a protest. From the Stonewall Uprising to the neighborhood parades, Pride is about both standing up for equality and celebrating our authentic selves.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, June 4, 2026, 161 wordsIran War Powers
Yesterday I proudly voted to pass an Iran War Powers Resolution to rein in this unraveling President. This was the fourth attempt by Democrats to assert our authority as a coequal branch of government and to say: No more to this war of choice.
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House, June 4, 2026, 910 wordsFighting Back Against Dismantling of Voting Rights
I thank Congressman Jackson for yielding. I thank him for that wonderful introduction. I won't claim to be the first Japanese American in Congress. There were many that came before me, such as Senator Inouye, Senator Spark Matsunaga, and many others such as Bob Matsui in the House of Representatives.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, May 21, 2026, 2,632 wordsVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
I rise today in strong opposition to this bill and I urge my colleagues to vote against it, as well.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗

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Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act (House, May 21, 2026)
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 (House, May 21, 2026)
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (House, May 21, 2026)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1041, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 6047, Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026... (House, May 20, 2026)
Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their Kids Act (House, May 20, 2026)
Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act (House, May 19, 2026)
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act (House, May 19, 2026)
Veterans' Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 (House, May 19, 2026)
Fisher House Availability Act of 2026 (House, May 19, 2026)
Republicans Must Rein in the Commander in Chief (House, April 23, 2026)
Recognizing Darren Cronkite (House, April 21, 2026)
2027 Presidential Budget Request Will Make Life Harder (House, April 21, 2026)
Remembering Alberto Gutierrez Reyes (House, March 5, 2026)
Recognizing Richard Kirk Mcpike (House, February 11, 2026)
Horrific ICE Abuses (House, February 4, 2026)
Rewriting History (House, February 4, 2026)
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 (House, February 2, 2026)
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act (House, February 2, 2026)
Establishment of Qualifications for the Appointment of a Person as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Qualified to Provide Clinical Supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration (House, February 2, 2026)
Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025 (House, February 2, 2026)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 22, 2026)
Honoring the Life of Roger Ransom (House, January 22, 2026)
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025 (House, January 20, 2026)
Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Act of 2025 (House, January 20, 2026)
Expiration of New Start (House, January 14, 2026)
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act (House, January 13, 2026)
Tipped Employee Protection Act (House, January 13, 2026)
Protecting Education for Children With Disabilities (House, January 13, 2026)
Protecting Healthcare for Millions of Americans (House, January 8, 2026)
Pet and Livestock Protection Act (House, December 18, 2025)
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (House, December 17, 2025)
Removal of the Use of United States Forces for Hostilities Within or Against Venezuela (House, December 17, 2025)
Protect Children's Innocence Act (House, December 17, 2025)
Dismantling the Department of Education (House, December 15, 2025)
Honoring the Life and Courage of Ralph Lawrence Carr (House, December 11, 2025)
Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 (House, November 17, 2025)
Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025 (House, September 15, 2025)
Servicemember Residence Protection Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Territorial Response and Access to Veterans' Essential Lifecare Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025 (House, September 15, 2025)
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025 (House, September 15, 2025)
Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Rural Veterans' Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025 (House, September 15, 2025)
Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Edith Nourse Rogers Stem Scholarship Opportunity Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 (House, September 15, 2025)
VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans' Employment and Transition Success Act (House, September 15, 2025)
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (House, September 10, 2025)
Risk of Conflict With Nuclear Weapons (House, July 23, 2025)
Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025 (House, July 21, 2025)
Aces Act of 2025 (House, July 21, 2025)
Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell VA Clinic (House, July 21, 2025)
Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 (House, July 21, 2025)
Saif Musallet Killing (House, July 17, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, June 25, 2025)
Holding Power Accountable (House, June 25, 2025)
Californians Should Continue to Peacefully Protest (House, June 12, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
No Wrong Door for Veterans Act (House, May 20, 2025)
Communities Helping Invest Through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 (House, May 19, 2025)
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 (House, May 19, 2025)
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act (House, May 19, 2025)
VA Home Loan Program Reform Act (House, May 19, 2025)
VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act (House, May 19, 2025)
Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act (House, May 19, 2025)
Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 (House, May 19, 2025)
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025 (House, May 19, 2025)
Stop Trump's Chaos: Stand up for Science (House, May 15, 2025)
Moment of Silence in Memory of Lance Corporal Albert A. Aguilera and Lance Corporal Marcelino M. Gamino (House, May 7, 2025)
Trump Immigration Policies (House, April 30, 2025)
Protecting the Promise of America (House, April 10, 2025)
Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act (House, April 7, 2025)
Montgomery Gi Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025 (House, April 7, 2025)
Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act (House, April 7, 2025)
Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act (House, April 7, 2025)
Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act (House, April 7, 2025)
Deliver for Veterans Act (House, April 7, 2025)
Fairness for Servicemembers and Their Families Act of 2025 (House, April 7, 2025)
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (House, March 11, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital... (House, March 11, 2025)
Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House (House, March 5, 2025)
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
Aanhpi History and Black History Bonded Together (House, February 25, 2025)
Addressing the Hack of U.S. Treasury Payment Systems (House, February 11, 2025)
Recognizing Rancho Verde Crimson Regiment (House, February 7, 2025)
Supporting Federal Workers (House, February 5, 2025)
Emergency Disaster Aid (House, January 23, 2025)
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (House, January 14, 2025)

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Questions About Mark Takano

Is Mark Takano still in Congress?

Yes. Mark Takano is serving as representative from CA-39 in the 119th Congress.

What party is Mark Takano?

Mark Takano is a Democrat.

When is Mark Takano up for reelection?

Takano's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Mark Takano?

Mark Takano was born December 10, 1960 and is 65.

How often does Mark Takano vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Takano voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.

What committees is Mark Takano on?

House Committee on Education and Workforce; House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Ranking Member).