Parents

The following information is for parents. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have.

Art Competition

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.

The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in our District. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country.

Learn more here.

Birth Certificates

Birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates are available through the California office of vital statistics.

Internships

I run an internship program accepting college students interested in learning about the operations of a Congressional office. In addition to general office support, interns assist my staff with constituent services, Capitol tours, and light research. Interns are also encouraged to attend hearings, lectures, and seminars available in Congress and around the Hill.

WASHINGTON, DC
In my Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Overview:
The internship program with Representative Juan Vargas’ office provides hands-on experience in the workings of a congressional office. Interns will engage in meaningful tasks and projects, enhancing their understanding of the legislative process and developing professional skills valuable for future careers. This internship program is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the legislative environment and to develop key skills that will aid in future career paths within public service and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete an end-of-term co-sponsorship project and draft legislative memos.
Attend briefings and hearings and provide comprehensive write-ups.
Join stakeholder meetings and contribute insights.
Support legislative or press activities aligned with individual interests.
Serve as an administrative assistant by preparing weekly reports, tracking bills/letters signed, managing office operations, and building contact lists.
Work on and complete a monthly project that aligns with office priorities.
Assist with constituent correspondence, including managing phones, emails, and tours.

CALIFORNIA
In my California office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.
If you would like more information on Congressional Internships—please contact my office.

Military Academy Nominations

Each member of Congress, either in the House of Representatives or the Senate, is allowed a total of five appointees in each service academy. For each vacancy, I am allowed to nominate ten individuals. Learn more about the Military Academy nominations process..

Student Financial Aid

Learn about the process of locating and applying for financial aid.

Visiting Washington D.C.

For those constituents visiting the Washington D.C. area, I am pleased to offer this information on local tours and points of interest. My office can also help you make arrangements for some of the more popular Federal attractions in our Nation's Capital.

Washington DC Visitors

Are you planning a visit to Washington, DC? While you are in Washington, I encourage you and your family to stop by my office. Whether you're coming on a short business trip, or an extended family vacation, my office can help you make arrangements for several popular federal attractions in our nation's capital.

Tour Requests

We are able to help you reserve tours to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center, the Supreme Court, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. You may place an online tour request. These tours are an excellent way to see all that the nation's capital has to offer and all of these tours are of no charge to you. All tickets are provided to my constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances.

US CAPITOL TOURS

Constituents planning a trip to Washington, D.C. may schedule a tour of the U.S. Capitol building directly with my office. Our office is able to give tours Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30am to 3:30pm. Please contact tours.vargas@mail.house.gov or call 202-225-8045 to schedule a tour.
If you would like a tour of the Capitol on the weekend, you can receive a tour from the Capitol Visitors Center. For more information on prohibited items, open hours and other important information, please visit the Capitol Visitor Center website.

WHITE HOUSE TOURS

My office can assist with requesting a tour to visit the White House. In order to visit the White House, a background check will need to be conducted. You will need to contact my DC office by emailing tours.vargas@mail.house.gov or calling 202-225-8045 with the following information:

Contact/Group Name
Contact email address
Up to three dates for the tour (list highest priorities first)
Number of people in the group

You will then receive an email with a RSVP link from the White House, where you can fill in your personal information. You will have one week to submit your information. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to three months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible for the best chance.

The White House tours are self-guided and are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from Tuesday to Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted). Our office cannot request specific times, only dates. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation.

For more information, you can contact my office or visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/visit/

Washington, DC Tourism Information

There's more to see in Washington, DC. than just the White House or the Capitol Building. View an extensive listing of other attractions and sights to see while visiting