Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC (July 26, 2018) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement today after the House voted to approve the National Defense Authorization Act.
"I was proud to support the bipartisan defense bill that will bring necessary funds to the military installations across my district and the United States. The defense budget further provides for salary increases for our military personnel who selflessly serve our nation.
Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2018) -- Rep. Juan Vargas released this statement after the Supreme Court ruled against unions in the Janus v. AFSCME decision:
"The Supreme Court has delivered a devastating blow to working people in America. Unions are quintessentially American and critical in the fight for fair wages and worker protections. Today's decision is disappointing and its consequences will be damaging for workers across the country."
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Washington, D.C. (June 25, 2018)—Today, Rep. Juan Vargas' bipartisan bill, the Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act of 2018 (H.R. 6069) passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill would require the Comptroller General of the United States to study how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex or drug trafficking and propose regulatory and legislative actions to put an end to these illicit activities.
San Diego, CA (June 18, 2018)– Today, Rep. Juan Vargas led Members of Congress on a visit to various immigration detention facilities in San Diego, including the Refugee Resettlement Office, Otay Mesa Detention Center, San Ysidro Port of Entry, and the Brown Field Border Patrol Station. Members of Congress in attendance included Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, CHC Chairwoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, CAPAC Chairwoman Judy Chu, and 12 other Members from across the U.S..
Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2018)—Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) and Rep. Keith Rothfus (PA-12) introduced the Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act of 2018 (H.R. 6069). This bipartisan bill would require the Comptroller General of the United States to study how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex or drug trafficking and propose regulatory and legislative actions to put an end to these illicit activities.
"The United States must strongly condemn the attacks launched from Gaza against Israeli civilians. These acts of terrorism against our ally will not be tolerated. Israel has every right to defend itself against these heinous attacks."
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Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2018)--Rep. Juan Vargas testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to advocate for ensuring that deported veterans get access to the benefits they earned and highlight the VA San Diego Region Office's recent efforts to provide some relief to deported veterans. In addition, Rep. Vargas discussed the efforts he is leading to get accurate data about veterans who have been deported from the United States.
Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2018)— Rep. Juan Vargas announced the winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for California's 51st Congressional District at a reception with students, parents, and teachers in Calexico, CA.
Washington, D.C.– (April 23, 2018) Rep. Juan Vargas is leading the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in sending a Congressional inquiry to Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Kirstjen Nielsen regarding the detention and treatment of pregnant immigrants by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Washington, D.C.—(March 22, 2018) Today, Rep. Juan Vargas released this statement after voting against the government funding bill in the House:
"Republicans have decided to throw the American Dream under the omnibus by refusing to give us a vote on a permanent protection for hundreds of thousands of DREAMers. These young immigrants, like the millions that have come before them, contribute to our communities and make America a better place.