Press Releases

Washington, D.C. (September 24, 2019) – Rep. Juan Vargas released the following statement in response to Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement of the formal launch of impeachment inquiry:

"I strongly agree with Speaker Pelosi, ‘no one is above the law.' The President's attempts to obstruct justice and disrupt our democracy have left Congress with no other option than to pursue impeachment.  Today marks a positive step toward holding President Trump accountable for his abuses of power."

Washington, D.C. (September 20, 2019) – Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after securing the passage of H.R. 4329, the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2019, in the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee:

Washington, D.C. (September 17, 2019) – Today, Rep. Vargas (CA-51) and Rep. Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) sent a letter to the Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources requesting a Congressional hearing on the federal government's responsibility to manage and mitigate the declining water levels and dust exposure at the Salton Sea. The two members, whom represent the districts surrounding the Salton Sea, are committed to bringing additional federal resources to address the environmental and public health crises at the Salton Sea.

Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2019) – Rep. Juan Vargas released the following statement:

"I am honored to join my colleagues as a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, (CPC) which reflects the diversity and strength of the American people.  The CPC addresses the needs and aspirations of all Americans while delivering justice for all.

Washington, D.C. (September 13, 2019) – Rep. Juan Vargas released the following statement after sending a letter to the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) inquiring about the recent spills and the amount of time it has taken for them to notify the public:

Washington, D.C. (September 13, 2019) — Today, Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) introduced the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2019. The legislation will require public companies to disclose certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in annual filings with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).  It will also require public companies to disclose a description of the company's views on the link between ESG metrics and long-term business performance annually in their proxy statements.

SAN DIEGO, CA (August 12, 2019) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas issued the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) decision to remove a key language preference question from the redesigned Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) which would have helped improve access to credit and the quality of servicing for borrowers whose first language is not English:

CHULA VISTA, CA. (July 22, 2019) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) along with Reps. Susan Davis (CA-53), Scott Peters (CA-52), and Mike Levin (CA-49), hosted a press conference to announce the introduction of their Tijuana River Valley Pollution Solution bill package. The combined legislation would further support mitigation efforts in the region.