California — 39th District

Mark Takano

Supports middle-class investments and safety net protections

Takano focuses on strengthening the middle class by expanding local job training, protecting social safety nets, and lowering costs through federal programs. He opposes Republican tax and spending reconciliation measures, arguing they disproportionately benefit corporations over working families.

• Voted against the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)
• Promotes local economic investments, including medical education programs at UCR Riverside
• Opposes privatization or benefit cuts to Medicare and Social Security

Steve Manos

Supports market-rate housing and regulatory relief

Manos identifies affordable market-rate housing as the district's most pressing challenge and advocates cutting regulatory barriers that drive up prices. He specifically proposes policies to restrict large hedge funds from purchasing single-family homes so they remain accessible for resident buyers.

• Calls for eliminating government regulations that increase the price of housing and essential goods
• Proposes blocking giant hedge funds from purchasing single-family housing stock
• Focuses on expanding market-rate homeownership for young families and seniors

“Our greatest need is affordable, market-rate housing for our young and young-at-heart. We need to remove the barriers to housing that have made that basic asset attractive to giant hedge funds. These should be homes, not just investment vehicles.”

“remove the regulatory barriers that increase the cost of housing and basic needs”

Mark Takano

Supports comprehensive federal infrastructure investments

Takano backs broad strategic investments in infrastructure, including school renovations, road and bridge repairs, and high-speed rail. He links federal infrastructure appropriations directly to job creation and economic growth in the Inland Empire.

• Supports strategic investments to renovate schools, highways, and bridges
• Backs high-speed rail and expanded regional public transportation
• Views infrastructure funding as a key engine for local middle-class jobs

Steve Manos

Demands immediate local freeway funding

Manos prioritizes securing immediate federal funding for repairs and expansion along the 215 freeway. He emphasizes increasing regional transportation capacity to match rapid growth across Riverside County.

• Pledges to immediately fund freeway repairs along the 215 freeway
• Advocates expanding transportation capacity to accommodate regional population growth
• Prioritizes local commuter corridors over broader federal initiatives

“We must immediately fund freeway repairs along the 215 freeway, along with increased transportation capacity for our growing region.”

Mark Takano

Supports comprehensive immigration reform

Takano advocates for comprehensive immigration legislation that creates legal pathways for undocumented immigrants. He consistently votes against Republican border enforcement and mandatory detention bills, including the Secure the Border Act and Laken Riley Act.

• Supports legal pathways for the undocumented population
• Voted NAY on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2)
• Voted NAY on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) and DUI deportation legislation (H.R. 875)

“Representative Mark Takano supports comprehensive immigration reform to bring the more than 12 million immigrants living in the United States without legal status out of the shadows.”

Steve Manos

Prioritizes national security and protection

Manos emphasizes protecting the nation from foreign and domestic threats as a primary function of Congress. His platform reflects conservative security priorities aimed at safeguarding communities.

• Pledges to seek national security policies protecting against foreign and domestic threats
• Emphasizes border security as part of broader national protection

“As your next Congressmen I will seek policies that protect this nation from all threats - both foreign and domestic - ensure parental rights are never threatened, remove the regulatory barriers that increase the cost of housing and basic needs, and will always act with dignity and in the best interests of our citizens.”

Mark Takano

Supports public education investments and inclusion

A former public school teacher, Takano advocates expanding federal investments in workforce development and public schools. He opposes Republican educational mandates and culture-war restrictions in school athletics.

• Supports workforce training and expanding access to higher education
• Favors reforming or ending federal mandates under No Child Left Behind
• Voted NAY on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28)

Steve Manos

Defends parental rights against overreach

Manos promises to protect parental rights from federal and state intrusion. He frames parental authority in education as a fundamental right that must not be compromised.

• Pledges to ensure parental rights in education are protected
• Opposes government intervention in family choices and school administration

“ensure parental rights are never threatened”

Mark Takano

Advocates expanding veterans' healthcare and benefits

Having served as Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Takano makes veterans' healthcare access a principal focus. He pledges to protect VA funding from federal budget cuts.

• Served as Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
• Opposes budget cuts that threaten veterans' access to healthcare
• Pledges to expand local VA healthcare resources and benefits

“Mark Takano believes we owe a debt to those who have defended our nation, and will not allow budget cuts to endanger their access to needed healthcare.”

Steve Manos

Supports sustained resources for veterans

Manos highlights support for military veterans as an essential duty of federal representation. He calls for continued federal support and resources for veterans living in the region.

• Advocates continued federal assistance for military veterans
• Supports improving local support systems for local veteran populations

“Our Veterans need our continued support.”

Mark Takano

Opposes conservative fiscal deregulation

Takano votes against conservative attempts to weaken administrative regulations and curb spending on public services. He consistently votes against Republican spending caps, budget resolutions, and limits on federal court authority.

• Voted NAY on the 2025 budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14) and FY2026 continuing appropriations
• Voted NAY on NORRA of 2025 (H.R. 1526) limiting nationwide district court injunctions
• Voted YEA on the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 to maintain the federal debt ceiling

Steve Manos

Supports deregulation and limited government

Manos calls for federal legislation to curb government overreach and eliminate costly regulations. Drawing on his municipal government background, he promotes fiscal discipline and streamlining government operations.

• Calls for legislation limiting government overreach at all levels
• Promotes municipal-style fiscal discipline in federal spending
• Seeks to reduce regulatory barriers to spur business growth

“We need legislation that limits government overreach at all levels of government.”

Mark Takano

Supports expanded voting access and redistricting reform

Takano advocates protecting voting rights and reforming political systems. He supported California's Proposition 50 redistricting initiative and voted against federal voter proof-of-citizenship mandates.

• Voted NAY on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voting
• Endorsed California Proposition 50 (2025 legislative redistricting map amendment)
• Called on Joe Biden to step aside as 2024 nominee to protect democratic governance

“President Biden’s greatest accomplishment remains saving democracy in 2020. He can and must do so again in 2024 — by passing the torch to Vice President Harris as the Democratic Party Presidential nominee.”