Press Releases
Rep. Juan Vargas' Statement on Final Verdict of George Floyd's Murder Trial
San Diego, CA (April 20, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts of murder over the death of George Floyd. The charges include unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. "Justice has been served. George Floyd was clearly murdered and the jury held his murderer responsible for his actions today. We, in Congress, passed the … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Rep. Vargas Introduces Helen Fabela Chávez Memorial Post Office Bill
Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2021) - Today, Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after introducing the Helen Fabela Chávez Memorial Post Office Bill, along with original co-sponsors Reps. Karen Bass (CA-37), Jim Costa (CA-16), Pete Aguilar (CA-51), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), and John Garamendi (CA-3). The bill will designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the Helen Fabela Chavez Memorial … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
JUAN VARGAS APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF FARM WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION ACT
Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The legislation will provide an earned pathway to legalization for those who have and will continue working in agriculture, and improve the H-2A visa guestworker program with more modern procedures. "Many people in my district are part of the agriculture industry and help bring food to our tables. This is why … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
JUAN VARGAS PROUDLY SUPPORTS HOUSE-PASSED DREAM AND PROMISE ACT
Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 6. Dream and Promise Act. The Dream and Promise Act would create a pathway to citizenship for eligible Dreamers and secure permanent residency for those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure status. Rep. Vargas joined Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) as an original co-sponsor introducing the Dream and Promise Act … Continue Reading
March 11, 2021
REP. VARGAS STATEMENT ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SIGNED INTO LAW
Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2021) - Rep. Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the final passage of the American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law today. President Biden's comprehensive legislative package will deliver immediate relief to working individuals and support communities struggling with the public health crisis and economic fallout. The Senate-amended American Rescue Plan passed the House on March 10, 2021 and the Senate on March 6, 2021. The … Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
VARGAS APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Washington, D.C. (March 10, 2021) Rep. Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the House passage of the American Rescue Plan. President Biden's comprehensive legislative package will deliver immediate relief to working individuals and support communities struggling with the public health crisis and economic fallout. In addition, language from Rep. Vargas' bills, H.R. 1720 COVID-19 Medical Production Act and H.R. 1719 Emergency Tribal Housing Assistance Act, were included in the … Continue Reading
March 08, 2021
REPS. VARGAS, PETERS, RUIZ, LEVIN, JACOBS, AND ISSA INTRODUCE BORDER WATER QUALITY RESTORATION AND PROTECTION ACT
Rep Vargas Video Statement Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), along with Peters (CA-52), Ruiz (CA-36), Levin (CA-49), Jacobs (CA-53), and Issa (CA-50) introduced the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act, a companion bill to Senators Feinstein and Padilla’s (D-CA) legislation introduced last week. The bill will help address pollution along the U.S.-Mexico border by designating the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the lead … Continue Reading
March 06, 2021
REP. VARGAS’ STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Washington, D.C. (March 6, 2021) Rep. Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the Senate passage of the American Rescue Plan. President Biden's comprehensive legislative package will deliver immediate relief to working individuals and support communities struggling with the public health crisis and economic fallout. The American Rescue Plan—with Senate amendments—moves back to the House this week. "I applaud the Senate for passing the American Rescue Plan which … Continue Reading
February 27, 2021
VARGAS APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Washington, D.C. (February 27, 2021) Rep. Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the House passage of the American Rescue Plan. President Biden's comprehensive legislative package will deliver immediate relief to working individuals and support communities struggling with the economic fallout. "Over Tens of millions of Americans have been infected. Earlier this week, we surpassed a horrific half-million deaths due to COVID-19. Additionally, our nation is experiencing an … Continue Reading
February 26, 2021
Rep. Vargas' Legislation Encourages Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility
Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2021) -Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets held a virtual hearing entitled, “Climate Change and Social Responsibility: Helping Corporate Boards and Investors Make Decisions for a Sustainable World," where Rep. Vargas’ bill, the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act was heard. Last week, Rep. … Continue Reading
February 19, 2021
REPS. VARGAS AND GARCIA INTRODUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURE SIMPLIFICATION ACT
Washington, D.C. (February 19, 2021) - Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-51) and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04) introduced the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act which will require public companies to disclose certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ESG Disclosure Simplification Act will also require public companies to disclose a description of the company’s views on the link between ESG … Continue Reading
February 18, 2021
Reps. Vargas, Takano, and Grijalva Introduce Comprehensive Legislative Package to Prevent the Deportation of Veterans
San Diego, CA (February 18, 2021)- Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), House Committee of Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (CA-41), and Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-3) reintroduced?the Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act to prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home. This bill was originally introduced in the 116th Congress. "Our country must reform … Continue Reading
February 10, 2021
Rep. Juan Vargas’ Provision Included in Budget Reconciliation Package to Fund Additional Covid-19 Medical Supplies
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2021) - Rep. Juan Vargas' (CA-51) provision was included in the Financial Services Committee (FSC) budget reconciliation package for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The provision will provide $10 billion in additional appropriations for the Defense Production Act (DPA). The DPA contains a set of sweeping and powerful authorities that the Biden Administration can use in times of national emergency. Specifically, these authorities may be used to fund … Continue Reading
February 10, 2021
Rep. Juan Vargas Tribal Housing Assistance Provision Included in Financial Services Committee Budget Reconciliation Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2021) - Rep. Juan Vargas' (CA-51) provision was included in the Financial Services Committee (FSC) budget reconciliation package for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The provision will appropriate a total of $750 million towards tribal nations’ affordable housing and self-determined housing activities, Native Hawaiian housing, and community development for tribal nations. "Native Americans are dying of COVID-19 at a faster rate than any other … Continue Reading
February 03, 2021
REPS. VARGAS AND AGUILAR INTRODUCE THE HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR DREAMERS ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 3, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), along with Rep. Aguilar (CA-31), introduced the Homeownership for Dreamers Act. The legislation will ensure that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries, or Dreamers, are eligible for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home loans, home loans backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and Rural Housing home loans. Due to the lack of clarity surrounding DACA recipients’ eligibility under the Trump … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Rep. Juan Vargas' Statement on Immigration Day Executive Actions
Washington, DC (February 2, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement on President Biden’s immigration-related executive orders: "I commend President Biden on making immigration one of his top priorities. Today's executive actions will help reunify families, help address the root causes of migration, and help restore faith in our legal immigration system. "However, while President Biden's immigration executive orders are a step in the right … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
REP. JUAN VARGAS’ STATEMENT ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WASHINGTON, DC (February 1, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month: “February, Black History Month, is a time to reaffirm our support for black communities who continue fighting to end systematic racism. This month, I honor local leaders who uplift our communities. I remember heroes like Dr. King, Rosa Parks, and my friend, John Lewis, who contributed to some of the best lessons on courage and perseverance. I … Continue Reading
January 28, 2021
Rep. Vargas Introduces Promoting Access to Credit for Homebuyers Act for Low to Middle-Income Individuals
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 28, 2021) Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) introduced the Promoting Access to Credit for Homebuyers Act to help low to middle-income individuals access mortgage credit throughout the pandemic. The current economic environment has caused multiple homeowners to request forbearance on their mortgages. The legislation would require Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) not to take into account borrowers’ forbearance requests or … Continue Reading
January 25, 2021
REPS. VARGAS AND RUIZ INTRODUCE CALIFORNIA NEW RIVER RESTORATION ACT IN 117TH CONGRESS
Washington, D.C. (January 25, 2021) — Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) recommitted to combating cross-border pollution by introducing the California New River Restoration Act along with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36). Their legislation will require the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the California New River Restoration Program. "We need to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of existing conservation efforts by … Continue Reading
January 22, 2021
Reps. Vargas and Aguilar Commend HUD for Making DACA Recipients Eligible for FHA Loan
Washington, DC (January 22, 2021) — This week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program beneficiaries are eligible for mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), reversing a Trump Administration policy that made DACA recipients ineligible for the program. The decision comes after Reps. Juan Vargas (CA-51) and Pete Aguilar (CA-31) led several efforts urging Secretary Ben Carson and HUD to … Continue Reading