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June 15, 2022

Rep. Vargas' Statement on DACA's 10th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C (June 15, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement on the 10-year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which offers temporary protection from deportation and extends working rights to more than 800,000 undocumented immigrant youth:


June 15, 2022

The committee investigating last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol says it is undecided on the question of whether to issue a criminal referral of former President Trump for his role in the rampage. For a growing number of Democrats watching from the sidelines, however, the answer is already clear. 


June 9, 2022

Rep. Vargas Votes to Prevent Gun Violence Through Extreme Risk Protection Orders

The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act passed the House following deadly mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX


June 9, 2022

Rep. Vargas Votes to Pass Critical Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

The Protecting Our Kids Act passed the House following deadly mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX


May 19, 2022

Rep. Vargas' Statement on Announcement on Naming of Future Naval Destroyer USS Telesforo Trinidad


May 17, 2022

Rep. Vargas Votes to Invest in Underfunded Workforce Development Programs

These investments will fill job openings with qualified workers, address supply chain issues, and lower costs for working families


May 12, 2022

Rep. Vargas Votes to Deliver Nearly $40 Billion in Aid to Ukraine


March 29, 2022

More lobbyists reported raising environmental, social and governance issues with U.S. officials and lawmakers this year, with Democrats now controlling Washington, than ever before.


March 9, 2022

Rep. Vargas Delivers $11.7 Million to Local Projects in Government Funding Package

WASHINGTON, D.C (March 9, 2022) — Today, Congressmember Vargas voted to secure $11.7 million for nine local community projects in the appropriations government funding package. These Community Project Funds will address the most pressing needs in California's 51st Congressional District.