When it Comes to Forensic Algorithms, Trade Secrets are Unjust and Inappropriate — By: Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) Imagine being charged with a crime based on a trace amount of DNA. The sample was analyzed using a new type of DNA software that automates the analysis and interpretation of DNA samples. The judge, the prosecutor, your defense attorney, even the forensic examiner, none…

This op-ed by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) was originally published in Street Blog USA on Thursday, November 14, 2019. America has arrived at a crossroads in regard to our transportation system: Our roads are crumbling, our public transit systems are…

This op-ed by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Rep. Juan Vargas (D-Calif.), and Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) was originally published in USA Today on Saturday, November 9, 2019. In a country where we celebrate and honor those who heeded the call to serve in the military, most Americans would be…

Rep. Mark Takano spoke on the House Floor in support of the people of Hong Kong. — On Friday, October 18, 2019, Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of the people of Hong Kong and in defense of liberal democratic values. …

Today, Rep. Mark Takano announced his support for Congress to formally launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. — You can watch Rep. Mark Takano’s announcement here and read it below: Hello, I’m Congressman Mark Takano. I want to take a moment to speak directly to you about an issue that has become increasingly important as our nation’s democratic institutions and norms have been threatened and violated.

The following is the fourth in a series of real legislative policy memos written for Congressman Mark Takano by his staff. The series will give you an inside glimpse of what comes across the Congressman’s desk on a regular basis and what information he uses to inform his decisions. — To: Mark Takano From: Staff Re: Forensic Algorithms in Criminal Proceedings Date: 4/30/2019 (original date submitted to Congressman Takano)

This year’s Capitol Hill Maker Faire is hosted by the Nation of Makers, the Institute of Museum and Library Services in collaboration with the Maker Caucus, and sponsored by Chevron and the Consumer Technology Association. To help prepare for the 4th annual Capitol Hill Maker Faire, I wanted to share some past memories and my favorite moments. This year will be even better. Remember to register here.

This op-ed by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) was originally published in the Riverside Press Enterprise on Saturday, June 1, 2019. We continue to feel the effects of the decade-old financial crisis that devastated our country and left countless families in financial ruin. At the height of the housing crisis, one…

This op-ed co-authored by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) was originally published on TechDirt on May 1, 2019. In 2015, following a tragic shooting in San Bernardino, California, Congress faced a difficult issue. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) was in possession of a locked iPhone…