Press Releases
Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) –Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) proudly joined Rep. Ron Barber (AZ-2 ), and various other members of Congress to urge Secretary of Defense Hagel to immediately reinstate the tuition assistance program that the Army, Marines and Air Force have all suspended. The members of Congress wrote a letter to Secretary Hagel highlighting the importance and value of the program.
Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) –Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) proudly cosponsored H.R. 132, introduced by Rep. Cárdenas (CA-29), which honors the life and legacy of César E. Chávez, the civil rights activist who organized migrant and farm laborers in the western United States during the latter half of the 20th Century.
Washington, D.C. (March 19, 2013) –Congressman Juan Vargas (D-51) issued the following statement today to mark the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War:
“Today we recognize the efforts, sacrifices, and resolve of our Armed Servicemen and Servicewomen as we mark the 10th Anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War. To our men and women in uniform, I would like to thank you and your loved ones for your past and continued sacrifice but moreover, your commitment to your community and your country.
Washington, DC (March 15, 2013) –Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) proudly cosponsored H.R. 858, the “Rural Housing Preservation Act”, introduced by Rep. Fortenberry (NE-1), which preserves the definition of “rural” until 2020 Census data is available, ensuring that over 900 rural communities in metro areas, like Imperial and Brawley, remain eligible for critical U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funding.
National City, CA (March 14, 2013) –Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) will host a non-denominational testimonial event that will bring to light the desperate need for immigration reform. Rep. Vargas will be joined by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (IL-04), Chair of the Immigration Task Force of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and longtime champion and advocate for comprehensive immigration reform. The event will be on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM at One in Christ Church located at 635 E. 7th St., National City, CA.
Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA) issued the following statement today after Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan released this year’s version of the House Republican budget:
“The Ryan Republican budget is nothing but more of the same plan that the American people rejected last fall. This budget will destroy Medicare and abandon our middle class families, while defending corporate special interests and millionaires. Washington is in need of real, viable, and intelligent solutions, not the same tired, unrealistic and detrimental options.
Chula Vista, CA (March 8, 2013) – Today, Congressman Juan Vargas (D-51) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor released reports indicating that the economy added 236,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent:
Imperial, CA (March 7, 2013) –Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) will deliver the “Woman of the Year” award to Imperial Valley resident Sara Griffen, on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 4:00 PM at the California Mid-Winter Fair- Imperial Valley Food Bank booth located at 200 E. 2nd St. in Imperial.
Washington, DC (March 6, 2013) – Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51), Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) and Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) joined in one strong, unified voice to demand that Speaker Boehner end sequestration and find a balanced, more humane approach to reduce the nation’s deficit. “We cannot stand by and willingly allow these draconian and ruthless cuts to take place,” stated Rep. Juan Vargas.
Washington, DC (February 15, 2013) –Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) has proudly opposed a H.R. 273, targeting federal employees, and in response, is cosponsoring H.R. 636, introduced by Rep. Connolly (VA-11), which would freeze pay for Members of Congress through the end of the 113th Congress in 2014.