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In The News | Newsroom | U.S. Congressman Mark Takano of California's 39th District Skip to content Close Home About Biography The 39th District Committees and Caucuses Issues Reports Sponsored Legislation Voting Record Contact Email Me Events Invite Me To Speak Scheduling Requests Newsletter Subscription Newsroom Press Kit Press Releases In The News Videos Serving You Know Your Immigration Rights Know Your Reproductive Rights Community Project Funding Requests Appropriations Requests Art Competition Congressional Commendations Flags Grants Help with Federal Agencies Internships Service Academy Nominations Passports and Immigration Presidential Greetings Tours and Tickets Veterans Additional Resources Natural Disaster Assistance Español Escríbeme Biografía Ayuda Problemas Conozca Sus Derechos de Inmigracion Close Mobile Site Search SEARCH About Biography The 39th District Committees and Caucuses Issues Reports Sponsored Legislation Voting Record Contact Email Me Events Invite Me To Speak Scheduling Requests Newsletter Subscription Newsroom Press Kit Press Releases In The News Videos Serving You Know Your Immigration Rights Know Your Reproductive Rights Community Project Funding Requests Appropriations Requests Art Competition Congressional Commendations Flags Grants Help with Federal Agencies Internships Service Academy Nominations Passports and Immigration Presidential Greetings Tours and Tickets Veterans Additional Resources Natural Disaster Assistance Español Escríbeme Biografía Ayuda Problemas Conozca Sus Derechos de Inmigracion Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU Home Newsroom In the News Filter Collapse November 20, 2018 How Congress can give rightful honor to our veterans by Mark Takano The 2011 repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" opened the door to new possibilities for military servicemembers who identified as LGBTQ. After multiple generations faced discrimination, were expelled based on their sexual orientation, or were forced to hide their identity in order to serve in our armed forces, LGBTQ individuals are now able to serve freely and openly without fear of repercussion. This policy reversal was a major step forward for equality and respect for the dignity and honor of … Continue Reading November 12, 2018 Military.com: How to Create a VA That Works for Veterans by Mark Takano Mark Takano is the U.S. representative for California's 41st District and the vice ranking member for the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The veteran population is changing, and rapidly. Almost a quarter of all veterans are now minorities and nearly one in ten veterans is a woman. These demographics reflect just some of the changes that the increasing diversity of military service members present, and underscore the need for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to adapt to these … Continue Reading June 15, 2017 I Was Right About the AHCA’s Impact on Veterans, Republicans Just Proved It March 08, 2017 The Problem with President Trump’

Rep. Takano Announces $6,452,972 in Federal Funding for Western Municipal Water District | U.S. Congressman Mark Takano of California's 39th District Skip to content Close Home About Biography The 39th District Committees and Caucuses Issues Reports Sponsored Legislation Voting Record Contact Email Me Events Invite Me To Speak Scheduling Requests Newsletter Subscription Newsroom Press Kit Press Releases In The News Videos Serving You Know Your Immigration Rights Know Your Reproductive Rights Community Project Funding Requests Appropriations Requests Art Competition Congressional Commendations Flags Grants Help with Federal Agencies Internships Service Academy Nominations Passports and Immigration Presidential Greetings Tours and Tickets Veterans Additional Resources Natural Disaster Assistance Español Escríbeme Biografía Ayuda Problemas Conozca Sus Derechos de Inmigracion Close Mobile Site Search SEARCH About Biography The 39th District Committees and Caucuses Issues Reports Sponsored Legislation Voting Record Contact Email Me Events Invite Me To Speak Scheduling Requests Newsletter Subscription Newsroom Press Kit Press Releases In The News Videos Serving You Know Your Immigration Rights Know Your Reproductive Rights Community Project Funding Requests Appropriations Requests Art Competition Congressional Commendations Flags Grants Help with Federal Agencies Internships Service Academy Nominations Passports and Immigration Presidential Greetings Tours and Tickets Veterans Additional Resources Natural Disaster Assistance Español Escríbeme Biografía Ayuda Problemas Conozca Sus Derechos de Inmigracion Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU Home Newsroom Press Releases May 06, 2026 Rep. Takano Announces $6,452,972 in Federal Funding for Western Municipal Water District RIVERSIDE, CA — Today, Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) announced $6,452,972 in federal funds have been awarded to Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) to support a project addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) near March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County. The funding, secured through FY 2022 and FY 2023 appropriations, will be used to rehabilitate aging sewer infrastructure to help prevent PFAS from entering the region’s wastewater system. “I am proud to help bring these funds to the Inland Empire,” said Rep. Takano. “Californians know how precious our water resources are, and I am pleased that these federal dollars will help ensure our water supply remains safe and abundant. I will continue working in a bipartisan manner to ensure our community has the funding needed to complete projects that make a difference. Congratulations to Western Municipal Water District on their successful application and their continued work to safeguard our water resources.” The project will take place near March Air Reserve Base, where Western Water receives wastewater at its Western Water Recycling Facility, which is not designed to treat PFAS. By repairing

“The classroom should be a space for every student to learn in a safe environment without fear of being singled out for who they are,” said Rep. Mark Takano, Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “Seeing adults from local school boards to state legislatures, Congress, and even the President targeting students who are simply trying to find their place in the world is one of the worst kinds of bullying. I am proud to reintroduce this resolution as a former public school teacher, as Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, and as someone who wants every LGBTQI+ student to learn and grow safely.”

“Glisten is grateful for the leadership of Congressman Mark Takano and we applaud his introduction of the 2026 Day of Silence resolution,” said Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, CEO, Glisten. “Our latest National School Climate Survey provides evidence of what we know to be true – that LGBTQ+ students are being subject to an ongoing, brutal attack on their very existence. This is particularly felt among transgender and nonbinary young people who are being silenced by having their existence criminalized. We hope this resolution will remind the entire LGBTQ+ student community that there are people in power who care deeply about their wellbeing and who have not given up on them.”