Press Releases

Washington, D.C. (October 30, 2019)— Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) presented H.R. 484 Chicano Park Preservation Act of 2019 during the U.S. of House Representative's Natural Resources Committee hearing. The bill will instruct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a thorough study of San Diego's Chicano Park to evaluate its national significance. 

Washington, D.C. (October 2, 2019) – Rep. Juan Vargas released the following statement after a cross-border collaboration agreement between Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, State Governor of Baja California, and Roberto Salmon Castelo, Commissioner for the Mexican International Boundary and Water Commission (CILA).   

Washington, D.C. (September 27, 2019) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) introduced the Asthma Care and Prevention in Rural Communities Act (H.R. 4548), along with Rep. Engel (NY-16), and Rep. Cox (CA-21). This legislation will instruct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide grants for mobile clinics and telemedicine to treat asthma in children living in rural areas and medically underserved communities, and to enhance education around managing asthma in these communities.

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) — 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.