Rep. Mark Takano

Today is the last day for many Education Department workers. Here's what they did Employees across multiple divisions agree: They can't imagine how the department will fulfill its legal obligations with roughly half its staff gone.

Grant managers, civil rights attorneys, and student loan advisors have been fired from the Department of Education. Students deserve better. www.npr.org/2025/08/01/n...

RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social released the following statement responding to Sec. Collins's announcement of an anticipated loss of an additional 12,000 VA employees in the next 3 months.

All I'm asking is for Republicans to work as hard for their constituents as they do for billionaires.

We need 4 Republicans to fight for their constituents and protect health care for tens of thousands in their communities. Rep. Kim, Rep. Calvert, Rep. Valvado -- join Americans in rejecting this Big, Ugly Bill.

To meet arbitrary deportation quotas, masked ICE agents are assaulting and detaining immigrants who are trying to provide for their families. The assault of a landscaper, and father of 3 Marine Corps veterans, should alarm us all.

CEC Condemns SCOTUS's Failure to Protect Trans Americans' Access to Necessary Healthcare. “The Court’s ruling upholding Tennessee’s cruel and politically-motivated ban on medically-necessary care for young trans people undermines the ability of transgender patients, their families, and doctors to make medical decisions about accessing evidence-based care without politicians’ interference.” Rep. Mark Takano, Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. Read the full statement at the link in our bio. IMAGE: The words "EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW" etched in stone above the United States Supreme Court with the words "EQUAL JUSTICE" crossed out in red.

Today in #Skrmetti, SCOTUS allowed Tennessee's cruel ban on necessary care for young trans people to stand—a devastating blow to the most vulnerable in our community.

Today is a loss, but we won't stop fighting for full equality.

Read our statement at the link in our bio.

ICE has been directed to detain and deport immigrants with no regard for process or public safety. While many Americans want to see immigration law enforced, it cannot come at the cost of creating panic or social unrest.

A California Lawmaker Is Introducing a Bill to Stop Funding El Salvador’s Notorious Mega Prison The legislation stands little chance of passing, but highlights just how central a role the country has taken in President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration agenda.

The United States should not be in the business of funding torture. CECOT is a mega-prison with a well-documented record of human rights abuses. Yet the Trump Admin made a deal to send millions of taxpayer dollars to fund it. That is unacceptable. www.notus.org/immigration/...

'Uprooted': Trump's budget calls for closure of USDA labs on UI campus Under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, Agricultural Research Service units on campus would be closed and consolidated with facilities in Peoria, Columbia, Mo., and Ames, ...

President Trump wants to shut down Urbana’s Agricultural Research Service Lab – a move that would hurt Illinois farmers and compromise decades of critical research. I sent a letter with @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social urging the Appropriations Committee to stop these dangerous cuts.

Trump is directing ICE and DHS to inflame the situation in LA.

On today's Democratic Daily Download, @equality.house.gov Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social celebrates Pride Month! House Democrats will never stop fighting for freedom and equality for all Americans.

Pride is about our community standing together. When we are united we can face any challenge. 🏳️‍🌈

Hear from @repmarktakano.bsky.social, Jaymes Black, and Dr. Kellan Baker:

Celebrating 17 years of fighting for equality in Congress. IMAGE: A postcard dated June 4, 2008 showing then-Representatives Tammy Baldwin and Barney Frank with other founding members of the LGBT Equality Caucus.

17 years ago, then-Representatives @baldwin.senate.gov & Barney Frank founded our caucus to fight for equality in the halls of Congress.

Today, we're proud to have more than 190 Members of Congress—the largest caucus in the House—continuing their fight.

Secretary McMahon demands viewpoint diversity – which means Holocaust deniers could be teaching history at universities.

RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social visited the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and saw its cutting-edge 3D printing lab and mobile prosthetic services in action. Innovative technology is transforming care for veterans with spinal cord injuries and limb loss, helping them regain mobility & independence.

Last week, House Republicans passed their budget bill which puts over 44,000 of our neighbors at risk of losing their healthcare. Cutting coverage and raising costs is not what we need.

Thank you @jayapal.house.gov for hosting RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social at the Fort Lawton Cemetery this Memorial Day to honor our fallen heroes. Today and everyday we remember and honor their service. 🇺🇸

Disarray at Department of Veterans Affairs imperils patient care, internal documents reveal Unit closures, reduced hours of operation and exam backlogs reported after Trump administration reductions

"This Administration has proven time and again that it is determined to dismantle a system established to serve the brave patriots who served in our nation’s military." - RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social

To read the full article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I voted no on the Republican's budget which cuts funding for basic needs to fund tax breaks for billionaires. Read my full statement.

INTRODUCED: The Fit to Serve Act. Full statement at the link in our bio. Congressional Equality Caucus logo.

Today, HASC Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov, CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social, @houlahan.house.gov, @sarajacobs.house.gov, & Rep. Eric Sorensen introduced the FIT TO SERVE ACT to thwart Trump's trans troop ban & ensure explicit protections for trans servicemembers.

"...we're not going to be put back into the closet to appease anyone, and we're not going to be silent while human dignity is under threat."

@repmarktakano.bsky.social at CAP today speaking out against the continuous attacks on LGBTQI+ rights:

Republicans claim they're addressing antisemitism while the Trump Administration actively dismantles and defunds the office charged with protecting students' civil rights. They are actively making campuses less safe for Jewish students and passing the blame.

The AFL-CIO reports that the unstable stock market is tanking the retirement savings of the blue collar, middle and working class union members they represent. Americans are hurting because of the policies implemented by Trump.

RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social released the following statement regarding VA’s cancellation of the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program.

Full statement: democrats-veterans.house.gov/news/press-r...

Andry must be freed. If he can be disappeared to a foreign prison without due process, it can happen to anyone.

I am proud to have the support of @hrc.org in reintroducing the Equality Act. The time is now to pass this landmark bill to fully protect Americans regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Rep. Mark Takano introducing the Equality Act in front of the U.S. Capitol.

Rep. Takano and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi at the reintroduction of the Equality Act

Rep. Katherine Clark joins Rep. Chris Pappas, Mark Takano, Sarah McBride, and Speaker Emerita Pelosi at the reintroduction of the Equality Act

"Today, we reintroduce the Equality Act — not just as a bill, but as a declaration that freedom, dignity, and opportunity must belong to all Americans.

That is the promise of the Equality Act: full humanity under the law.”
-Equality Caucus Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social

For those who want to cut VA nurses for the sake of efficiency, we have a clear message: “A nurse providing care is NOT waste,” - @repmarktakano.bsky.social

Equality Act introduced in 119th Congress

Today, Equality Caucus Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social & our co-chairs reintroduced the #EqualityAct in the 119th Congress to enshrine explicit protections for the LGBTQI+ community into federal law & safeguard the rights of LGBTQI+ people.

Read our full statement at the link in our bio.