Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C (September 28, 2022) — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass Congressmember Vargas' bipartisan Credit Union Board Modernization Act, H.R. 6889.
Rep. Vargas' Statement on Meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner Magnus
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 26, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement after meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Commissioner Magnus regarding proposed border remediation projects in California's 51st Congressional District:
San Diego Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Celebrates
Binational Framework to Address Transboundary Flows from Mexico
Rep. Vargas Votes for Landmark Legislation to Create Good-Paying Jobs, Combat Climate Change, and Lower Health Care Costs for Californians
WASHINGTON, D.C (August 12, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement on his vote today to create good-paying jobs, address the climate crisis, and reduce health care costs for millions of Americans:
SAN DIEGO, CA (August 18, 2022) – Today, Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-51), Mike Levin (CA-49), Scott Peters (CA-52), Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and Darrell Issa (CA-50) celebrated the ceremonial signing by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the International Boundary and Water Commission, and their respective Mexican counterparts, of a binational framework to stem the flow of transborder pollution in the San Diego-Tijuana region, and the commemoration of its entry into force.
Rep. Vargas' Statement on Temporary Pause to Border Remediation Projects at Friendship Park
San Diego, Calif. (August 4, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a temporary pause on the border wall remediation projects in and around Friendship Park:
Rep. Vargas Votes to Save Lives and Ban Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, D.C (July 29, 2022) — Today, Congressmember Juan Vargas voted to pass the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.
Rep. Vargas Leads Letter Urging EPA and IBWC to Address Pollution in the Tijuana River Valley
Rep. Vargas Leads Letter Urging Secretary Mayorkas to Halt All Border Remediation Projects at Friendship Park
San Diego, Calif. (July 27, 2022) — Yesterday, Congressmember Vargas led 15 members of Congress in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding his commitment to ensure the safety, security, and accessibility of Friendship Park in California's 51st Congressional District.
Rep. Vargas Secures Nearly $30 Million in House Legislation to Help California's 51st Congressional District