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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) released the following statement:
"I unequivocally condemn Iran's launch of ballistic missiles across Israel and I'm grateful to the Biden Administration for immediately assisting in defense efforts. Tonight, my prayers are with the people of Israel. As the Administration has made clear, Iran must be held accountable for this attack. The United States stands with Israel and its right to defend itself. Our commitment to Israel's safety and security is ironclad."
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) released the following statement on the death of Hassan Nasrallah.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) joined U.S. Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jesús G.
WASHINGTON - Today on the House Floor, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52), co-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, spoke out against H.R. 4790 and attempts to limit access to information on how public companies are addressing climate risks and employee welfare.
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Scott Peters (CA-50) reiterated calls for an immediate federal state of emergency declaration amid recent findings showing high levels of noxious gases in south San Diego from Tijuana River Valley pollution.
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SAN DIEGO - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52), U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), and U.S. Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) announced bicameral efforts to help combat Tijuana River transboundary sewage pollution The lawmakers were joined by officials from the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to announce the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act of 2024. U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) is an original cosponsor of the bill in the Senate, and U.S.
Two local organizations secured an additional $43 million in federal funding to help recently arrived migrants with services such as shelter, medical care and transportation, Rep. Juan Vargas announced this week.
SAN DIEGO — Members of San Diego's congressional delegation Wednesday demanded answers as to why despite the dry weather, environmental officials are reporting an increase in sewage flow and strong odors from Mexico in the Tijuana River.
CHULA VISTA – Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) along with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Scott Peters (CA-50), and Mike Levin (CA-49) called on the U.S. Department of State to press Mexican officials for answers on the unprecedented dry weather sewage and sediment flows from Mexico amid intense sewage odors.