Press Releases
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.
WASHINGTON, DC (March 23, 2015) – This week, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) is leading a bipartisan effort with 32 colleagues to send a letter requesting funding for several programs that support the 409 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the nation. The letter is addressed to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies and the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies to request funding for HSIs for Fiscal Year 2016.
WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2015) – On Tuesday, March 23, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) will join his colleagues on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for a Hearing regarding the role of the FDIC in Operation Chokepoint.
WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2015) – Yesterday, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) and a group of bipartisan legislators submitted letters urging the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies to fund essential health care programs for our nation's veterans during the 2016 Fiscal Year.
EL CENTRO, CA (March 12, 2015) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) hosted an orientation event on President Barack Obama's Immigration Executive Action in El Centro last night. The event provided details and eligibility information to the public about the programs made available by the Immigration Executive Action that was announced November 20, 2014. The event was organized in collaboration with Catholic Charities of San Diego and the American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
SAN DIEGO, CA (March 10, 2015) — Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement after returning from the Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Alabama that took place March 6-8, 2015. A bipartisan group of Members of Congress traveled to key landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery.