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May 13, 2024
Vargas, Casten, Schatz, Smith Lead 17 Colleagues in Urging the SEC to Finalize Strong ESG Funds Disclosure Rulemaking
— Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52), Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) led 17 colleagues in a letter urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize its ESG Funds Disclosure Rulemaking. “We recommend the final ESG Disclosures Rule include several key elements the SEC proposed: 1) only allowing funds for which ESG factors are a significant or main consideration to use ESG language in their names; 2) requiring engagement and … Continue Reading
May 08, 2024Rep. Vargas, Colleagues Call for Executive Action to Protect American Families
U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) joined 82 of his colleagues in calling on President Biden to protect long-term undocumented immigrants in the United States by streamlining pathways to lawful status for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, family caregivers, and other long-term residents. “We urge your Administration to take all available actions to streamline pathways to lawful status for undocumented immigrants, providing certainty to the American businesses, communities, and famili… Continue Reading
May 08, 2024Rep. Vargas Statement on Arms Delay
Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) released the following statement on the delay in arms shipments from the United States to Israel. “Hamas unleashed pure terror on the people of Israel on October 7th. In the aftermath of that horrific attack, the United States sent a strong message to Israel: you are not alone. The Biden Administration should work quickly to resolve any differences with our friend and ally Israel regarding arms shipments so we can ensure we do not embolden Iran, He… Continue Reading
In The News
May 11, 2024
Congressional reps pushing CDC to investigate South Bay sewage health impacts
San Diego’s congressional delegation is calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch an investigation into the public health impacts of the Tijuana River sewage crisis. The delegation joined California Sens. Laphonza Butler and Alex Padilla in a joint letter to the CDC director on Friday requesting an immediate examination of the contaminants in the “water, soil, and air” of San Diego County’s southernmost communities. “The overburdened wastewater infrastructure in Tijua… Continue Reading
May 03, 2024New transit hub coming to Southwestern College by 2025
Federal money is coming to the South Bay to transform Southwestern College into a public transit hub. On Friday morning, representative Juan Vargas presented a $500,000 check to Southwestern College. The federal funding will help move the current MTS bus lane, which sits along the only main road through campus, causing traffic and congestion for students and staff who drive to school. This money will build a new transit hub along Otay Lakes Road's main drag, a win for students and the communit… Continue Reading
April 12, 2024San Diego region to receive $39M in funding for migrant aid
More than $39 million in Shelter and Services Program funding is headed to San Diego as part of federal monies authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to migrants. "The San Diego area has a long tradition of welcoming individuals seeking asylum and refuge with open arms. I'm proud to have worked alongside my San Diego delegation colleagues to secure this critical funding for communities and organizations aiding migrants," said Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego. "Th… Continue Reading