Rep. Mark Takano
@repmarktakano.bsky.social
Proudly Representing California's 39th District.
Secretary McMahon has used the Department of Education to discriminate against trans students. While we were both speaking in front of the Supreme Court, I told her yet again to stop these attacks and to restore the Department.
January 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Secretary McMahon has used the Department of Education to discriminate against trans students. While we were both speaking in front of the Supreme Court, I told her yet again to stop these attacks and to restore the Department.
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Today, CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social spoke outside the Supreme Court as the Justices heard two cases with major ramifications for the rights of trans people.
He concluded with a simple message for the young trans people being targeted by politicians:
"You matter. You are not alone."
He concluded with a simple message for the young trans people being targeted by politicians:
"You matter. You are not alone."
January 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Today, CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social spoke outside the Supreme Court as the Justices heard two cases with major ramifications for the rights of trans people.
He concluded with a simple message for the young trans people being targeted by politicians:
"You matter. You are not alone."
He concluded with a simple message for the young trans people being targeted by politicians:
"You matter. You are not alone."
It is our responsibility as Americans to acknowledge the basic fact: that trans people exist and matter. @equality.house.gov
January 13, 2026 at 8:43 PM
It is our responsibility as Americans to acknowledge the basic fact: that trans people exist and matter. @equality.house.gov
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Big companies trap consumers in recurring subscriptions they never wanted, then make them nearly impossible to cancel.
That’s why I’m co-leading the Unsubscribe Act with @repmarktakano.bsky.social to require clear billing and simple cancellation.
That’s why I’m co-leading the Unsubscribe Act with @repmarktakano.bsky.social to require clear billing and simple cancellation.
January 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Big companies trap consumers in recurring subscriptions they never wanted, then make them nearly impossible to cancel.
That’s why I’m co-leading the Unsubscribe Act with @repmarktakano.bsky.social to require clear billing and simple cancellation.
That’s why I’m co-leading the Unsubscribe Act with @repmarktakano.bsky.social to require clear billing and simple cancellation.
The Supreme Court must recognize the dignity and existence of trans students and provide them the same opportunities as their peers — that includes sports. @equality.house.gov
January 13, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The Supreme Court must recognize the dignity and existence of trans students and provide them the same opportunities as their peers — that includes sports. @equality.house.gov
Congress cannot be complicit in Trump's hostile takeover of the Fed. EVERY Republican must join in ensuring the Fed stays independent and our country's economic future is left to professionals, not Trump. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Congress cannot be complicit in Trump's hostile takeover of the Fed. EVERY Republican must join in ensuring the Fed stays independent and our country's economic future is left to professionals, not Trump. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Secretary Noem and President Trump cannot hide from this, and the American people know what they saw.
January 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Secretary Noem and President Trump cannot hide from this, and the American people know what they saw.
This senseless, state-funded violence stains the moral fabric of our nation. Renee Nicole Good's memory must be honored by demanding accountability from ICE and those empowering their lethal tactics.
January 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
This senseless, state-funded violence stains the moral fabric of our nation. Renee Nicole Good's memory must be honored by demanding accountability from ICE and those empowering their lethal tactics.
President Trump is once again acting like a king. He just overthrew the Venezuelan government, dragging us into yet another foreign intervention without Congress’s approval. Republicans need to grow a spine and join us in demanding oversight and checking this imperial president.
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
President Trump is once again acting like a king. He just overthrew the Venezuelan government, dragging us into yet another foreign intervention without Congress’s approval. Republicans need to grow a spine and join us in demanding oversight and checking this imperial president.
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As the Ranking Member of the VA Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, I joined @blumenthal.senate.gov and @repmarktakano.bsky.social to lead 52 of my colleagues in opening an investigation into Secretary Collins and Noem's plans.
Read more: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Read more: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US lawmakers decry VA’s ‘draconian approach to non-citizen database’
Exclusive: Congress members demand answers after Guardian revealed data to be shared for immigration enforcement
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
As the Ranking Member of the VA Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, I joined @blumenthal.senate.gov and @repmarktakano.bsky.social to lead 52 of my colleagues in opening an investigation into Secretary Collins and Noem's plans.
Read more: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Read more: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social's statement on the tragic deaths of Rob & Michele Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social's statement on the tragic deaths of Rob & Michele Reiner.
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Rep. MTG just announced that her bill to JAIL parents & doctors who help young trans people access care will be brought up for a vote next week—instead of anything meaningful to avert the healthcare crisis the GOP created.
We're going to do everything we can to defeat this bill.
We're going to do everything we can to defeat this bill.
December 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Rep. MTG just announced that her bill to JAIL parents & doctors who help young trans people access care will be brought up for a vote next week—instead of anything meaningful to avert the healthcare crisis the GOP created.
We're going to do everything we can to defeat this bill.
We're going to do everything we can to defeat this bill.
Republicans have created a healthcare crisis and now want to put doctors in prison. This is an attack ALL Americans should be against to save healthcare for millions of people.
December 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Republicans have created a healthcare crisis and now want to put doctors in prison. This is an attack ALL Americans should be against to save healthcare for millions of people.
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"Backing unions is increasingly critical in the face of the Trump administration’s unprecedented assault on the VA workforce," @blumenthal.senate.gov, @repmarktakano.bsky.social and @budzinski.house.gov write in Post Letters. https://wapo.st/48DQElW
Opinion | We oversee veterans’ affairs in Congress. VA’s woes aren’t unions’ fault.
Readers respond to Post articles and commentary.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"Backing unions is increasingly critical in the face of the Trump administration’s unprecedented assault on the VA workforce," @blumenthal.senate.gov, @repmarktakano.bsky.social and @budzinski.house.gov write in Post Letters. https://wapo.st/48DQElW
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I joined @mcbride.house.gov and @repmarktakano.bsky.social in a letter to Speaker Johnson condemning the rise in anti-transgender rhetoric and urging him to uphold the rules of decorum as Members engage in debate. There is no place for the use of slurs or harmful rhetoric in the People's House.
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I joined @mcbride.house.gov and @repmarktakano.bsky.social in a letter to Speaker Johnson condemning the rise in anti-transgender rhetoric and urging him to uphold the rules of decorum as Members engage in debate. There is no place for the use of slurs or harmful rhetoric in the People's House.
The President is targeting members of Congress for reminding our military of their obligation to the Constitution. This moment requires everyone — including Republicans — to lower the temperature and call out this violent rhetoric.
November 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The President is targeting members of Congress for reminding our military of their obligation to the Constitution. This moment requires everyone — including Republicans — to lower the temperature and call out this violent rhetoric.
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As Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social said, "Our veterans have sworn an oath to risk life and limb to protect our nation. They are honorable and forthright, and they deserve whatever assistance they need post-service to live happy, healthy, productive lives."
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social said, "Our veterans have sworn an oath to risk life and limb to protect our nation. They are honorable and forthright, and they deserve whatever assistance they need post-service to live happy, healthy, productive lives."
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During the GOP shutdown, Secretary Collins REMOVED a PACT Act presumptive for male breast cancer—stripping some veterans of their earned benefits. Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social will not let this go unchecked. Our veterans deserve better.
November 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
During the GOP shutdown, Secretary Collins REMOVED a PACT Act presumptive for male breast cancer—stripping some veterans of their earned benefits. Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social will not let this go unchecked. Our veterans deserve better.
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Veteran suicide prevention is personal for Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social. It's a part of his family history and motivation for the work he does in leading the committee.
November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Veteran suicide prevention is personal for Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social. It's a part of his family history and motivation for the work he does in leading the committee.
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This Congress, there's been a disturbing rise in the use of dehumanizing anti-trans rhetoric, including slurs, by US Representatives.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This Congress, there's been a disturbing rise in the use of dehumanizing anti-trans rhetoric, including slurs, by US Representatives.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
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Today, CEC Co-Chair @balint.house.gov, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social Chair @fernandez.house.gov, & Senator @hirono.senate.gov led 130 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, highlighting how categorical trans sports bans harm ALL girls & urging SCOTUS to #LetKidsPlay!
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Today, CEC Co-Chair @balint.house.gov, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social Chair @fernandez.house.gov, & Senator @hirono.senate.gov led 130 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, highlighting how categorical trans sports bans harm ALL girls & urging SCOTUS to #LetKidsPlay!
Republicans have no solutions for the American people. No solutions to lower the cost of healthcare, groceries, or to preserve the American dream. I will continue to fight back.
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Republicans have no solutions for the American people. No solutions to lower the cost of healthcare, groceries, or to preserve the American dream. I will continue to fight back.
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🧵1/2: While Republicans have created chaos this year, RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social’s goals have never wavered. He continues to work with advocacy groups to build the foundation for a robust PACT Act 2.0 that covers more veterans exposed to toxins & other occupational hazards.
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🧵1/2: While Republicans have created chaos this year, RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social’s goals have never wavered. He continues to work with advocacy groups to build the foundation for a robust PACT Act 2.0 that covers more veterans exposed to toxins & other occupational hazards.
I will vote NO on the Senate’s so-called “deal.” It does nothing to fix the GOP’s healthcare crisis that’s sending costs skyrocketing. Democrats should not reward Republicans for their cruelty or their failure to govern.
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I will vote NO on the Senate’s so-called “deal.” It does nothing to fix the GOP’s healthcare crisis that’s sending costs skyrocketing. Democrats should not reward Republicans for their cruelty or their failure to govern.