Rep. Juan Vargas' Statement on President Obama's Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence
Washington, DC (January 05, 2016) - Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement on President Obama's Executive Actions to reduce gun violence:
“President Obama’s executive action on gun control is a great first step in the fight against gun violence," said Rep. Vargas. "Now, it’s up to Congress to support the President’s actions and keep guns out of the wrong hands. I look forward to working with my colleagues to confront this devastating crisis.”
Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his second term in Congress. He represented the 40th California State Senate District from 2010-2012, the 79th California State Assembly District from 2000 – 2006 and served on the San Diego City Council from 1993 – 2000.