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SAN DIEGO, CA (August 18, 2022) – Today, Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-51), Mike Levin (CA-49), Scott Peters (CA-52), Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and Darrell Issa (CA-50) celebrated the ceremonial signing by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the International Boundary and Water Commission, and their respective Mexican counterparts, of a binational framework to stem the flow of transborder pollution in the San Diego-Tijuana region, and the commemoration of its entry into force.

Rep. Vargas' Statement on Temporary Pause to Border Remediation Projects at Friendship Park

San Diego, Calif. (August 4, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a temporary pause on the border wall remediation projects in and around Friendship Park:

Rep. Vargas Votes to Save Lives and Ban Assault Weapons

WASHINGTON, D.C (July 29, 2022) — Today, Congressmember Juan Vargas voted to pass the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.

Rep. Vargas Leads Letter Urging EPA and IBWC to Address Pollution in the Tijuana River Valley

Rep. Vargas Leads Letter Urging Secretary Mayorkas to Halt All Border Remediation Projects at Friendship Park

San Diego, Calif. (July 27, 2022) — Yesterday, Congressmember Vargas led 15 members of Congress in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding his commitment to ensure the safety, security, and accessibility of Friendship Park in California's 51^st Congressional District.

Rep. Vargas Secures Nearly $30 Million in House Legislation to Help California's 51^st Congressional District

Rep. Vargas Votes to Protect Marriage Equality

Rep. Vargas' Statement on Meeting with Secretary Mayorkas Regarding Friendship Park

WASHINGTON, D.C (July 14, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement after meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the proposed border remediation projects in and around Friendship Park: