Press Releases
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. This biennial legislation authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program projects to improve ports, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure in communities across the country, including in San Diego County. Then, eligible funds must be appropriated for the projects by Congress through separate legislation.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) joined U.S. Representatives Delia Ramirez (IL-03) and Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07) and Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in introducing the CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act. This legislation would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop guidance to better ensure the respectful handling of personal property of individuals who are in CBP custody.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52), Scott Peters (CA-50), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) applauded President Biden's inclusion of $310 million to help upgrade the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in his proposed disaster relief funding package.
WASHINGTON - Hoy, el Representante de EE.UU. Juan Vargas aplaudió la inclusión del Presidente Biden de $310 millones para ayudar a mejorar la Planta Internacional de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales de South Bay en su paquete de fondos de ayuda para desastres.
SAN DIEGO - Today, U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52), Scott Peters (CA-50), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined International Boundary and Water Commission officials, local leaders, and community members to mark the launch of a rehabilitation and expansion project at the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52), Scott Peters (CA-50), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) urged the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to investigate how it can provide assistance to businesses impacted by pollution in the Tijuana River Valley.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Scott Peters (CA-50) called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide support to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) as they work to monitor the air quality in communities impacted by Tijuana River Valley pollution.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) released the following statement:
"I unequivocally condemn Iran's launch of ballistic missiles across Israel and I'm grateful to the Biden Administration for immediately assisting in defense efforts. Tonight, my prayers are with the people of Israel. As the Administration has made clear, Iran must be held accountable for this attack. The United States stands with Israel and its right to defend itself. Our commitment to Israel's safety and security is ironclad."
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) released the following statement on the death of Hassan Nasrallah.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) joined U.S. Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jesús G.