Press Releases
REP. VARGAS’ COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES AMENDMENT INCLUDED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
Washington, D.C. (September 24, 2021) - Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after his amendment, the COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021, was included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment enables the President to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to further advance the production, acquisition, and distribution of medical supplies to help during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 … Continue Reading
September 20, 2021
REP. VARGAS’ STATEMENT ON PARLIAMENTARIAN'S DECISION ON BUDGET RECONCILATION BILL
Washington, DC (September 20, 2021) - Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement regarding the Senate Parliamentarian’s decision: “I am disappointed in the Senate Parliamentarian’s decision to exclude the proposal to create pathways to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers and essential workers. This proposal would have had a direct budget impact, yielding approximately $1.5 trillion over ten years in economic growth. I look forward to seeing the … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
REP. VARGAS’ STATEMENT ON BEN & JERRY’S BOYCOTT
San Diego, CA (August 5, 2021) - Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement regarding Ben & Jerry’s boycott. “Ben & Jerry's boycott of hundreds of thousands of Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem is concerning, as it aims to de-legitimize the Jewish state. At a time where four Arab countries have ended their decades long boycotts of, and signed peace agreements with Israel, Ben & Jerry's has decided to enact its own boycott on … Continue Reading
July 30, 2021
Rep. Juan Vargas Secures $115 Million in Federal Funding for California’s 51st District Community Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) secured approximately $115 million for Imperial County and San Diego County infrastructure, transit, environmental and transportation projects in California’s 51st Congressional District in the House-Approved Appropriations Package, H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military … Continue Reading
July 12, 2021
REP VARGAS SECURES OVER $3.2 MILLION FOR SALTON SEA AND NEW RIVER IN HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE BILL
WASHINGTON, DC (July 12, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after he secured a combined total of $3,246,000 in the 2022 House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee bill for three different Imperial County Community Project Requests. Funding in the bill includes $2,546,000 for a major Salton Sea research project; $200,000 for the Salton Sea Feasibility Study; and $500,000 for planning and design phases for a potential New River restoration project. … Continue Reading
June 22, 2021
REP. VARGAS' STATEMENT ON ACTS OF RACISM AT LOCAL BASKETBALL GAME
San Diego, CA (June 22, 2021)— Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after reports of racist behavior at a local high school basketball game this weekend. "I was very saddened after reviewing videos showing local high school students participating in racist demonstrations after what should be a friendly match. This type of behavior has to stop. If these students walk away from this moment without being responsible for their actions, then we are also to blame … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Rep. Vargas' Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Legislative Package Passes the House
Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2021) — This week, the Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act, legislation led by Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51), passed out of the House of Representatives. This bill is a Financial Services Committee legislative package that will encourage corporate environmental and social responsibility. Specifically, the legislative package's lead bill, H.R. 1187, the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2021 - drafted by Rep. Vargas - would … Continue Reading
May 28, 2021
REP. VARGAS’ STATEMENT IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY
Washington, D.C. (May 28, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day. "This Memorial Day we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and remember those who have served our country in the name of freedom and democracy. We also honor the families and communities they left behind. Every day our country is safe, and our children breathe free, is a day our servicemembers and veterans made possible. "Our … Continue Reading
May 19, 2021
REP. VARGAS COVID-19 MEDICAL SUPPLIES BILL PASSES THE HOUSE
Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2021)—Rep. Juan Vargas released the following statement after his bipartisan bill, H.R. 3125 COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill will support the President’s use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to further advance the production, acquisition, and distribution of medical supplies used to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The bill also provides guidance for FEMA to appoint … Continue Reading
May 18, 2021
Rep. Vargas' Statement on Escalating Violence in the Middle East
Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2021) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement regarding the escalating violence in the Middle East: “Hamas and Islamic Jihad have unleashed terror on Israel and its citizens. The illegal actions of these US-designated terrorist groups has brought termendous suffering to the Palestinian people. Any deaths from these events are the result of Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s illegal terroist acts. Israel, our strongest democratic ally in the … Continue Reading
May 12, 2021
Rep. Vargas Introduces COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2021
Washington, D.C. (May 12, 2021) -Rep. Vargas (CA-51) introduced the COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act, along with original cosponsor Rep. French Hill (AR-02). The bill will support the President’s use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to further advance the production, acquisition, and distribution of medical supplies used to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The bill also provides guidance for FEMA to appoint a civilian “Outreach Representative” to … Continue Reading
April 22, 2021
VARGAS’ ESG DISCLOSURE SIMPLIFICATION ACT PASSES THE FINANCIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
Washington, D.C. (April 22, 2021) - Representative Juan Vargas' (CA-51) secured the passage of his bill, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Simplification Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. The ESG Disclosure Simplification Act will require public companies to disclose certain environmental, social, and governance matters in annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ESG Disclosure Simplification … Continue Reading
April 20, 2021
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