Press Releases
The ESG Disclosure Simplification Act will require public companies to disclose certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
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.
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.
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).
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.
Rep. Vargas introduced the Dream and Promise Act as an original co-sponsor on March 3, 2021
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 American Rescue Plan will deliver immediate relief to working individuals and support communities struggling with the public health crisis and economic fallout
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.
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 House and Senate-Passed 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.
The American Rescue Plan will deliver immediate relief to working individuals and support communities struggling with the public health crisis and economic fallout
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 will deliver immediate relief to working individuals and support communities struggling with the economic fallout
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.