Press Releases
Growing up in San Diego County, I saw firsthand the daily contributions service men and women made to our local communities. I have a deep appreciation for the support that military bases inherently provide to the Southern California region. These men and women are strong examples of leadership, frequently serving as role models, volunteering in the community, and engaging in civil discourse.
WASHINGTON, DC (February 11, 2014) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) was proud to support S. 25, which repeals the Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) reduction enacted by the Bipartisan Budget Act (H.J.Res. 59) for working-age military retirees under the age of 62.
WASHINGTON, DC (February 11, 2014) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) sent a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture's Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development and Credit requesting a hearing to examine the impact of country-of-origin labeling (COOL) on cattle producers in the Western States, especially California. The COOL regulations are directly contributing to a cattle shortage in California.
WASHINGTON, DC (February 10, 2014) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) was joined by Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53), Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52), Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-36), and Rep. Raul Grijalva (AZ-3) in sending a letter to the President of the United States urging him to include funding for Phase 1 of the Calexico West Land Port of Entry (LPOE) reconfiguration and expansion project in his FY 2015 Budget Request.
WASHINGTON, DC (February 7, 2014) – Today Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) congratulates Heber Elementary School for its recent "2013-14 Schools to Watch™ - Taking Center Stage (STW™—TCS) Program" designation. The STW™—TCS Program, implemented primarily by the California League of Middle Schools and the California Department of Education, highlights exceptional teaching, as well as exemplary academic performance by students.
WASHINGTON, DC (February 5, 2014) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement after joining 38 other Members of Congress in sending a letter to the United States Department of Education regarding student sexual assault:
WASHINGTON, DC (February 5, 2014) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement after learning that CVS Caremark will stop the sale of tobacco products:
WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2014) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) joins millions of Americans in marking the annual celebration of February as Black History Month – a commemoration that has occurred in America since 1976.
"During Black History Month, let us celebrate the African Americans who made extraordinary sacrifices in the name of justice and equality, and honor the courageous people who fought for the passage of the Civil Rights Act," said Rep. Vargas.
WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2014) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) is proud to have joined with USA Network in its efforts to promote Characters Unite Month this February. This partnership will continue to bring awareness to the Network's award-winning, five-year public service campaign to combat hate and discrimination.
WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2014) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement after his bill, "The Child Protection Act of 2013" - "Hazel's Law," reached an impressive bipartisan benchmark, garnering 55 bill cosponsors: