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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 8^th 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:

Washington, DC (December 08, 2015) - Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) is leading a group of 38 Representatives from across the United States in sending a letter to President Obama requesting he increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the FY2017 budget request.

Washington, DC (December 04, 2015) - Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement on the recent findings from the International Atomic Energy Agency's report on the possible military dimensions of Iran's nuclear program:

Washington, DC (December 3, 2015) - Yesterday, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), Rep. David N. Cicilline and Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr lead a group of Representatives from across the United States to send a letter to the House Appropriations Committee encouraging them to increase funding for refugee assistance and resettlement programs in the FY2016 budget.