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Washington, DC (March 16, 2016) – Today, Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) led and supported funding efforts to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations.
The following is a list of some of the requests Rep. Vargas worked on with his colleagues in Congress to push for funding:
Washington, DC (February 9, 2016) – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) announced the inclusion of $248 million for the Calexico West Land Port of Entry (LPOE) reconfiguration and expansion project in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget released today. If approved, the funding would be sufficient to complete the project. In the first three years of serving the 51st Congressional District, Congressman Vargas has brought in nearly $1 billion in border infrastructure funds.
Washington, DC (February 9, 2016) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Interior announced $3 million for the rehabilitation of the Salton Sea.
“I’m excited that my efforts have led to the U.S. Department of Interior allocating funds for this vital rehabilitation,” said Rep. Vargas. “Funding the Salton Sea Research Project is the first step in investing in our constituent’s health and in the future of the Salton Sea.”
Washington, DC (February 4, 2016) - Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) co-hosted the National Prayer Breakfast this morning alongside Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-4). Rep. Vargas welcomed over 3,400 guests at the Washington Hilton from 130 countries and 50 states.
Rep. Juan Vargas will be on the dais at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning as President Obama addresses what has become a must-attend event for many politicians.
For the San Diego Democrat, though, it's so much more. The former Jesuit missionary has barely missed the weekly prayer meetings held by members of Congress since he was elected, and Vargas says he's excited to bring so many people together in prayer as co-chairman of the event.
WASHINGTON, DC (January 19, 2016) — Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced their plans to review an appeal of the Fifth Circuit's ruling on President Obama's Executive Actions on immigration.
WASHINGTON, DC (January 13, 2016) — Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union address.
El Centro, CA (January 5, 2016) - Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) is pleased to welcome, Tomás Oliva, Senior Field Representative, to his team. Tomás will lead Representative Vargas' Imperial County Office, located at 380 North 8th Street, El Centro, California 92243. On the Congressman's behalf, Tomás will aid constituents as well as represent the office at official meetings and events.
Washington, DC (January 05, 2016) - Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement on President Obama's Executive Actions to reduce gun violence:
"President Obama's executive action on gun control is a great first step in the fight against gun violence," said Rep. Vargas. "Now, it's up to Congress to support the President's actions and keep guns out of the wrong hands. I look forward to working with my colleagues to confront this devastating crisis."
Washington, DC (December 18, 2015) - Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) voted in favor of the $1.15 trillion government spending bill voted on and approved by the House of Representatives today. Over 100 programs supported by Rep. Vargas were included in the bill. Rep. Vargas issued the following statement after voting on the Fiscal Year 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act: