Press Releases
Rep. Vargas Stands with the Biden Administration in the Creation of Humanitarian Corridors in Gaza
Media Contact: Anzueth Barela | (202) 225-8045 | Anzueth.Barela@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 16, 2023) — Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52), serving on the House Financial Services committee, issued the following statement in support of the Biden Administration's creation of Humanitarian Corridors in Gaza: "I support Israel's right to defend itself and its citizens. Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis continue to plan calculated and ruthless attacks on Israel, and they should be exposed for … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
Sustainable Investment Caucus Statement on FSGG Appropriations Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 8, 2023) - Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus co-chairs Juan Vargas (CA-52) and Sean Casten (IL-06) have released the following statement urging Members to vote against the FY 2024 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill: “From stripping funding that allows the US to develop climate reporting rules to anti-ESG restrictions on the retirement savings of federal employees, House Republicans are once again attempting to legislate away key … Continue Reading
November 07, 2023
Reps. Vargas and Sherman’s Statement on FHFA’s Federal Home Loan Bank Review
Media Contact: Anzueth Barela | (202) 225-8045 | Anzueth.Barela@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 7, 2023) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52) and Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32) released the following statement upon the release of the Federal Housing Finance Administration’s (FHFA) report on the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) system, FHLBanks at 100: Focusing on the Future: “As Members of the House Financial Services Committee from the most populous state in the nation, we appreciate the … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
Rep. Vargas Leads Bipartisan Bill to Hold Iranian Leaders Accountable
Media Contact: Anzueth Barela | (202) 225-8045 | Anzueth.Barela@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 25, 2023) - Today, Rep. Vargas and Rep. Hill introduced bipartisan legislation, the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act, which would expose the finances of Iran’s authoritarian, theocratic leaders and crack down on financial institutions that maintain accounts in connection with those funds. "Iran has spent decades funding terrorism against the United States and our allies. According … Continue Reading
October 23, 2023
Rep. Vargas Supports Bipartisan Bill to Increase Health Care Language Access and Reduce Costs
Media Contact: Anzueth Barela | (202) 225-8045 | Anzueth.Barela@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 23, 2023) - Today, Rep. Vargas supported Rep. Steel’s bill known as the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act of 2023. This will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, to create a task force with stakeholders dedicated to improving language access in health care for Americans with limited English proficiency. The task force would develop … Continue Reading
October 12, 2023
Reps. Vargas, Schiff, Colleagues Urge SEC to Include Stricter Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures for the Biggest Corporations
Media Contact: Anzueth Barela | (202) 225-8045 | Anzueth.Barela@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, urging the Commission to require the largest corporations to fully disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. Schiff and Vargas were joined by 24 members of the California delegation. California recently passed legislation that takes on the … Continue Reading
September 14, 2023
Sustainable Investment Caucus Statement on Education and Workforce Committee Markup of Anti-ESG Bills
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressmen Juan Vargas (CA-52) and Sean Casten (IL-06), co-chairs of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, released the following statement regarding the Education and Workforce Committee markup on anti-ESG legislation: “We are once again disappointed, but not surprised, by House Republicans' ongoing attacks on investor freedom and the free market. Today’s Education and Workforce Committee markup makes it clear that House Republicans believe that … Continue Reading
August 07, 2023
Casten, Vargas, Castor Lead 77 House Democrats to Urge SEC to Finalize Strong and Durable Climate Rule
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) lead 77 of their colleagues in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler urging the SEC to quickly finalize a strong and durable climate disclosure rule. “Enhanced climate-related disclosure is the direction of travel for capital markets around the world,” the lawmakers wrote in part. “You have drafted a well-reasoned proposal that is … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
REP. VARGAS INTRODUCES ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE GROWTH ACT
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) introduced the Environmentally Sustainable Growth Act. This bill requires public companies to disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics in annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ESG is a way of considering and measuring how companies make decisions that impact the environment, how well they treat their workers and staff, and how they govern and make business … Continue Reading
June 27, 2023
Sustainable Investment Caucus Hosts Roundtable Discussion with IL State Treasurer, Maryland Comptroller, US SIF
Washington, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Congressmen Juan Vargas (CA-52) and Sean Casten (IL-06) co-chairs of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, hosted a roundtable discussion for Members of Congress featuring Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs, Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and US SIF Managing Director Bryan McGannon. During the discussion, Members heard from Treasurer Frerichs, Comptroller Lierman, and Mr. McGannon about how they view Environmental, Social, and Governance … Continue Reading
May 24, 2023
Rep. Vargas Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging U.S. Development Finance Corporation to Fund Critical Energy Infrastructure Reconstruction across Ukraine
Media Contact: Brian Garcia | (202) 360-8950 | Brian.Garcia3@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52), joined by Rep. Lance Gooden (TX-05), led a letter urging the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to prioritize funding for critical energy infrastructure across Ukraine. Due to the cruel war Vladimir Putin has waged on Ukraine, multiple heating and electrical facilities have been bombed – causing fractures across the nation’s energy … Continue Reading
May 10, 2023
Sustainable Investment Caucus Statement on Oversight ESG Hearing
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressmen Juan Vargas (CA-52) and Sean Casten (IL-06), co-chairs of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, released the following statement regarding the Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing entitled “ESG Part I: An Examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices with Attorneys General”: “We are disappointed, but not surprised by Republicans' latest attack against free-market principles. … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
Financial Services Committee Unanimously Passes Bill Championed by Rep. Vargas that Increases Number of Accredited Investors in America
Media Contact: Brian Garcia | (202) 360-8950 | Brian.Garcia3@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52) successfully championed H.R. 835, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act, through the Financial Services Committee (FSC) with a unanimous bipartisan vote. This bill expands the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) definition of “accredited investor” to include people who have relevant qualifications or … Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
Reps. Vargas, Aguilar, and Garcia Introduce the Homeownership for Dreamers Act
Media Contact: Brian Garcia | (202) 360-8950 | Brian.Garcia3@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52), along with Reps. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), introduced the Homeownership for Dreamers Act. This bill ensures that recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, commonly known as Dreamers, are eligible for Federal Housing Administration home loans, home loans backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and … Continue Reading
February 28, 2023
Sustainable Investment Caucus Statement on Republicans' Congressional Review Act Resolution to Repeal the Department of Labor’s Rulemaking
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus released the following statement on H.J. Resolution 30, which repeals a Department of Labor rule allowing fiduciaries to consider ESG factors in investment decisions: “We strongly oppose Republican efforts to overturn the Biden Administration’s rulemaking that gives retirement plan fiduciaries the option to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when they select retirement … Continue Reading
February 24, 2023
Congressman Juan Vargas CA-52 Introduces Bill to Strengthen Production of Essential Medical Supplies During Public Health Emergencies
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52) introduced the Public Health Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act. The bill will support the President’s use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to further strengthen the production, acquisition, and distribution of critical medical supplies across America during public health emergencies. The bill also provides guidance for FEMA to appoint a civilian “Outreach … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
Rep. Vargas Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. “President Biden highlighted the historic progress made over the past two years to deliver positive results for everyday American people. He also delivered a bold message that he will finish the job of rebuilding our country and the economy to ensure no one is left behind. His economic plan has created a record 12 million jobs, putting workers first. He also … Continue Reading
January 30, 2023
House Passes Rep. Vargas’ Credit Union Board Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 30, 2023) – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass Congressmember Juan Vargas’ (CA-52) Credit Union Board Modernization Act, H.R. 582. This legislation would update the Federal Credit Union Act to modify current federal requirements for federal credit union board meetings and alter requirements that credit union boards meet once per month to once every other month. “I’m proud that the House passed the Credit Union Board … Continue Reading
January 26, 2023
Vargas, Huizenga Introduce Legislation to Modernize Credit Union Boards
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 26, 2023) – Today, Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52) and Bill Huizenga (MI-4) reintroduced legislation to modernize credit union board policies and procedures. Called the Credit Union Board Modernization Act, this legislation would update the Federal Credit Union Act to modify current federal requirements for federal credit union board meetings, and alter requirements that credit union boards meet once per month to once every other month. “It’s … Continue Reading
December 27, 2022
Rep. Vargas’ Statement on Supreme Court Blocking Termination of Title 42
WASHINGTON, D.C (December 27, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to delay the termination of Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy that blocks migrants from seeking asylum in the United States: “The conservative-controlled Supreme Court’s decision to block the end of Title 42 is outrageous,” said Rep. Vargas. “Over the last two and a half years, migrants have been cruelly expelled from … Continue Reading