Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC (January 10, 2014) – In his continued pursuit to defend unemployment insurance benefits for millions of Americans, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) proudly cosponsored H.R. 3824, the “Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act,” introduced by Rep. John Tierney (MA-6). This bill would provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits. This week, Rep.
Washington, DC (December 20, 2013) –Today, U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-51) and Jared Polis (CO-2) were joined by fellow Members of Congress in urging the Department of Defense to issue a memo allowing Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to enlist in all branches of the United States military.
Vargas’ Chocolate Mountain Provision included in Congress Passed NDAA
Washington, DC (December 20, 2013) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) applauded Senate passage of H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a key provision he authored. The NDAA is now heading to the President’s desk for signature.
National City, CA (December 19, 2013) –Today Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) dressed up as jolly old Saint Nicholas and visited nearly 100 children at the Neighborhood House Association Urban Village I Head Start Center. As part of a holiday tradition, Rep. Vargas selects a Head Start, surprises the children as Santa, reads them stories and poses for photos.
Washington, DC (December 17, 2013) – Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) was joined by Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53), and Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) in sending a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging that the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry Renovation and Expansion Project be funded at the President’s FY 2014 Budget level. This money would allow Phase II and
Washington, DC (December 16, 2013) –Rep. Vargas (CA-51), Rep. Honda (CA-17), and Rep. Pocan (WI-2) were joined by forty eight other Members of Congress in sending a letter to the State Department urging for impartiality in the upcoming presidential elections in El Salvador.
Rep. Vargas Cosponsors Legislation to Urge Charitable Contributions to Victims of Philippine Typhoon
Washington, DC (December 13, 2013) –Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) became a proud original cosponsor of H.R. 3771, the “Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act,” introduced by Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14). This legislation is aimed at encouraging charitable contributions for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Fast for Immigration Reform Will Be Passed to Members of Congress
Washington, DC (December 5, 2013) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), who joined a group of advocates fasting as part of Fast 4 Families: A Call for Immigration Reform and Citizenship, passed his fast to Rep. Joe Garcia (FL-26) today. Rep. Vargas received the immigration reform fast from Rep. Joe Kennedy III (MA-4) yesterday.
Fast for Immigration Reform Will Be Passed to Members of Congress
Washington, DC (December 4, 2013) –Rep. Joe Kennedy III (MA-4), who joined a new round of fasters yesterday in an effort to move forward with much-needed comprehensive immigration reform, passed his fast to Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) earlier today. Rep. Vargas’ fast will be passed on to Rep. Joe Garcia (FL-26) tomorrow.
Briefing Highlights Sex Trafficking Issues Addressed in Vargas’ “Hazel’s Law”
National City, CA (November 22, 2013) –Today, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) hosted the “Human Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children” briefing, which focused on the efforts being made to combat the sexual exploitation of children throughout the world. Earlier this year, Rep. Vargas introduced H.R.