Press Releases

CHULA VISTA, CA (May 5, 2015) – Yesterday, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) hosted a reception for students, parents and community members to announce the winner of the 51^st Congressional District's Annual Congressional Art Competition.

"This year's submissions were very impressive and I am incredibly proud of all the young talented artists in the district," said. Rep Vargas.  "It's very inspiring to see over 100 high school students in our district showcase their creativity by participating in the annual art competition."

San Diego, CA (May 5, 2015) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas congratulates Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo, Inc. in Brawley, California for receiving $691,667 in federal grant funding. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $101 million in Affordable Care Act funding for 164 community health care centers throughout 33 states. This funding is to ensure the delivery of vital health care services to various communities in the country. 

WASHINGTON, DC (April 24, 2014) –Rep. Vargas (CA-51), along with Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52), sent a letter this week to  Chairman Miller and Ranking Member Corrine Brown of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs in support of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs' (USDVA) Work-Study program at State Veterans Homes. This letter urges the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to support and move the legislation through the House and reauthorize this program as soon as possible.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 13, 2015) — Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement in honor of National Volunteer Week:

"As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are reminded of the importance of volunteer work throughout our country. Volunteers change lives and provide vital services to some of the most underserved and disadvantaged individuals in our neighborhoods. The selfless work of volunteers helps to strengthen our hospitals, schools, community centers, and other charitable organizations.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 13, 2015) —Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Week:

"April 12-19, 2015 marks Holocaust Remembrance week worldwide. This is a time for us to reflect on the atrocities committed during one of the darkest periods in the world's history. During these days, we take the opportunity to recommit ourselves to say: ‘never again'. Recounting the stories of Holocaust victims and survivors, serves as a reminder of the pain and suffering brought upon by hatred and violence.

SAN DIEGO, CA (April 6, 2015) — Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement in honor of National Autism Awareness Month:

"I am honored to join the effort in raising autism awareness nationwide by recognizing April as National Autism Awareness Month.  Although we do not have full knowledge of this disorder, we must work toward being an inclusive society that meets the needs of individuals with autism. Working toward a broader understanding of autism will ensure that we are helping the children and families living with this disorder.

WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2015) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) and a group of 30 colleagues are requesting refugee assistance funding from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Their letter asks for $1.61 billion in funding for Refugee and Entrant Assistance at the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement (HHS/ORR).

WASHINGTON, DC (March 24, 2015) –Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), together with Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-17), Rep. John Conyers (MI-13), and Rep. Duncan Hunter (CA-50), introduced the Protecting Religious Minorities Persecuted by ISIS Act of 2015  (H.R.