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© 2026 Govwatch

Mark Takano

Mark Takano

DDemocratCA-39 · Representative
64
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone22
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
77
Total Statements
53
Floor Speeches
24
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 33Environment: 31Veterans: 30Trade: 18Defense: 18Healthcare: 17Housing: 15Education: 11Foreign Policy: 10Infrastructure: 9Agriculture: 8LGBTQ: 7Labor: 7Immigration: 7Economy: 6

Speech Tone

Neutral: 46Bipartisan: 17Ceremonial: 8Urgent: 6

Statements (77)

Press Release2026-06-02
Rep. Takano Introduces Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimer (PAID) Act to Demand Disclosure of Campaign Paid Content from Influencers
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Floor Speech2026-05-29CeremonialTaxes
HONORING DR. TAI-HENG CHENG

HONORING DR. TAI-HENG CHENG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E499-E500] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR1329HR1330
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3692-H3699] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-21BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR1041HR4366
VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT

VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3684-H3692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21UrgentTaxesDefenseHousingHR6047HRES1300
SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026

SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3699-H3707] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21TaxesEnvironmentHousingHR1041
VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT

VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3710-H3711] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20UrgentGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR1041HR6047
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1041, VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6047, SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC…

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... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Press Release2026-05-20
Rep. Takano's Statement on the Passing of Barney Frank
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Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialTaxes
HONORING DR. TAI-HENG CHENG

HONORING DR. TAI-HENG CHENG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E473-E474] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-20BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR2616HR2116
PARENTAL RIGHTS OVER THE EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR KIDS ACT

PARENTAL RIGHTS OVER THE EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR KIDS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3652-H3659] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR3482
VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE SCHEDULING IMPROVEMENT ACT

VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE SCHEDULING IMPROVEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3573-H3575] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR3726
FISHER HOUSE AVAILABILITY ACT OF 2026

FISHER HOUSE AVAILABILITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3577-H3579] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR2954
VETERANS' TRANSITION TO TRUCKING ACT OF 2025

VETERANS' TRANSITION TO TRUCKING ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3576-H3577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR6710S2393
FISCAL YEAR 2025 VETERANS AFFAIRS MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY AUTHORIZATION ACT

FISCAL YEAR 2025 VETERANS AFFAIRS MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY AUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3575-H3576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-05-18Labor
Takano, Adams, Sanders Reintroduce Restoring Overtime Pay Act
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Press Release2026-05-06
Rep. Takano Announces $6,452,972 in Federal Funding for Western Municipal Water District
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Floor Speech2026-04-23BipartisanHealthcareForeign PolicyDefense
REPUBLICANS MUST REIN IN THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF

REPUBLICANS MUST REIN IN THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H3072] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS2027
2027 PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUEST WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER

2027 PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUEST WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3029-H3033] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialLGBTQ
RECOGNIZING DARREN CRONKITE

RECOGNIZING DARREN CRONKITE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3029] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

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Press Release2026-04-17
RFK Jr. Refuses Mental Fitness Test for Trump, Dodges 25th Amendment Duty Under Takano’s Questioning
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Press Release2026-04-10LGBTQ
Takano, Simon, Schatz Reintroduce Day of Silence Resolution to Demand Fair Treatment of LGBTQI+ Students
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Floor Speech2026-04-09EducationLGBTQCivil Rights
Sponsored: Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying,…

Mark Takano sponsored this legislation: 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…

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Press Release2026-03-31
Rep. Takano Slams SCOTUS Decision Ruling Against Conversion Therapy Bans
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Press Release2026-03-25
Rep. Takano Blasts Sheriff Bianco's Ballot Seizure
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Floor Speech2026-03-05TaxesVeterans
Sponsored: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

Mark Takano sponsored this legislation: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05Immigration
REMEMBERING ALBERTO GUTIERREZ REYES

REMEMBERING ALBERTO GUTIERREZ REYES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2453-H2454] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-02-23LaborVeterans
Rep. Takano Invites ICE-Detained U.S. Citizen & Combat Veteran George Retes to State of the Union
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Press Release2026-02-17
Rep. Takano Secures Nearly $15 Million in Federal Funding for Projects in Riverside County
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Floor Speech2026-02-11TaxesVeteransInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING RICHARD KIRK McPIKE

RECOGNIZING RICHARD KIRK McPIKE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H2174] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentEnvironmentEducation
HONORING THE SERVICE OF MICHAEL FINE

HONORING THE SERVICE OF MICHAEL FINE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E129-E130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
HORRIFIC ICE ABUSES

HORRIFIC ICE ABUSES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2016-H2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HORRIFIC…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialImmigrationClimateEnvironment
REWRITING HISTORY

REWRITING HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2022-H2025] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REWRITING…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR1458
VETERANS EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2025

VETERANS EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1933-H1935] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02TaxesEnvironmentTradeHR980HR913
VETERANS READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025

VETERANS READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1929-H1930] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR3123
ERNEST PELTZ ACCRUED VETERANS BENEFITS ACT

ERNEST PELTZ ACCRUED VETERANS BENEFITS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1930-H1932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-02HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR658
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A PERSON AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPERVISION, IN THE…

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 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23…

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Press Release2026-01-27
Takano, Blumenthal, and Jacobs Reintroduce the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
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Floor Speech2026-01-27EnvironmentVeterans
HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. EDWARD JAMES BLAKELY

HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. EDWARD JAMES BLAKELY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E77] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-01-23TaxesVeterans
Sponsored: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

Mark Takano sponsored this legislation: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
HONORING THE LIFE OF ROGER RANSOM

HONORING THE LIFE OF ROGER RANSOM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H1337] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-22UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1014
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1299-H1317] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-01-20TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR1663
VETERANS SCAM AND FRAUD EVASION ACT OF 2025

VETERANS SCAM AND FRAUD EVASION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H937-H939] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-20HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR659HR2303
VETERANS LAW JUDGE EXPERIENCE ACT OF 2025

VETERANS LAW JUDGE EXPERIENCE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H936-H937] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR100HRES100
EXPIRATION OF NEW START

EXPIRATION OF NEW START Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H804-H810] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13BipartisanHealthcareEconomyForeign PolicyHR2270HR2262
EMPOWERING EMPLOYER CHILD AND ELDER CARE SOLUTIONS ACT

EMPOWERING EMPLOYER CHILD AND ELDER CARE SOLUTIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H681-H685] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR2312HR2262
TIPPED EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT

TIPPED EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H685-H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TIPPED…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
PROTECTING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

PROTECTING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H698-H705] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-01-13
As FTC Reconsiders Click to Cancel Rule, Reps. Takano, Amodei, and Magaziner Reintroduce Unsubscribe Act to Rein in Misleading Subscription Plans
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Floor Speech2026-01-13
Sponsored: Unsubscribe Act of 2025

Mark Takano sponsored this legislation: Unsubscribe Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2026-01-08BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
PROTECTING HEALTHCARE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS

PROTECTING HEALTHCARE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H238-H244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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