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March 13, 2025
Rep. Juan Vargas, Colleagues Reintroduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act to Repeal Alien Enemies Act
U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) joined his colleagues in reintroducing the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, legislation to fully repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 (AEA). Part of the "Alien and Sedition Acts," the AEA is the only remaining law from this deeply problematic set of statutes that targeted immigrants under the guise of national security. While the other three acts have expired or been repealed, the AEA remains in effect, granting sweeping powers to the president to detain or depo… Continue Reading
March 11, 2025Rep. Juan Vargas Votes Against Harmful Republican Spending Bill
Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) voted against the House Republicans’ spending bill. The measure cuts funding for housing assistance, veterans’ health benefits, and food assistance, while failing to incorporate measures to ensure federal funding is not shut off or repurposed. The bill was crafted by House Republicans against a backdrop of President Trump, Elon Musk, and DOGE’s continued efforts to illegally freeze federal funding and gut federal agencies. “Republicans control the … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025Ranking Member Juan Vargas’s Opening Statement at Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Hearing
Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee’s Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, delivered opening remarks at the Task Force’s first hearing. “Through this Task Force, I look forward to discussing important issues that affect our constituents and the entire economy, including the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy framework review, the supplemental leverage ratio, and the debate between… Continue Reading
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March 24, 2025
Alien Enemies Act brings back painful experiences for San Diego Japanese Americans
This San Diego family was forced out of their home in the 1940s. They were American citizens, crammed into internment camps with scarce resources simply for having Japanese ancestry. "There was no safety, psychologically or physically," said Hanae Hara, a member of San Diego's Japanese American Historical Society. They were Hanae Hara's grandparents, Hara's father was born during their incarceration. The U.S. government put the Hara family and more than 120,000 innocent Japanese Americans into… Continue Reading
March 07, 2025Rep. Juan Vargas, South Bay Community Rally to Protect Social Security, Counter DOGE Cuts
Rep. Juan Vargas and local leaders stood in front of the Chula Vista Social Security office Friday with a clear message to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Don’t mess with the long-time federal benefit program, which supports retirees, those with disabilities and their survivors. “It’s not a mystery what Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE are doing when they fire Social Security staff and call Social Security a scam,” said the San Diego Democrat, referring to Musk’s Department of Government… Continue Reading
October 18, 2024Congressional delegation urges EPA to provide air quality monitoring support
San Diego's Congressional delegation Friday called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support San Diego County's Air Pollution Control District in its task of monitoring air quality in neighborhoods near the border. In early September, high levels of noxious gases such as hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen cyanide were measured by scientific teams in the river valley and noticed by residents due to the rotten egg smell even miles from the border. Ultimately, crews from San Diego County d… Continue Reading