Press Releases
Washington, DC (June 14, 2013) –Today, Rep. Vargas proudly supported the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA), which he says is “a strong, bipartisan bill that successfully addresses necessary funding levels, supports our military troops, and works to control costs.”
Vargas Amendment Would Ensure Location Selected is Fiscally Sound
Washington, DC (June 12, 2013) –Today, before the House Committee on Rules, Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA) is introducing an amendment to H.R.
Chula Vista, CA (June 10, 2013) –Today, on the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) urges Congress to address the still existing pay gap between men and women by advocating for the Paycheck Fairness Act.
Chula Vista, CA (June 7, 2013) –Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) delivers the June “Citizen of the Month” award to Chula Vista resident Randy Bellamy. Rep.
Washington, DC (June 6, 2013) –Today, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) is delivering a speech highlighting the urgent need to reduce the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) claims backlog. Efforts to reduce the backlog are seen in the “2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act” which has provisions that would
U.S. and Mexico Come Together to Address Environmental Border Issues
Washington, DC (May 21, 2013) –Today, in honor of National Foster Care Month, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) participated in the Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day which is held annually to help youths explore career paths that interest them. Rep.
Washington, DC (May 17, 2013) –Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) is proudly cosponsoring the “Disabled Veterans Nutrition Fairness Act of 2013”, introduced by Rep.
Washington, DC (May 16, 2013) –Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) is proudly cosponsoring H.R. 1414, the “Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013”, introduced by Rep.