Reposted by Congressman Juan VargasEnergy & Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 4hHealth care premiums skyrocketed this year because Republicans refused to extend ACA tax credits that help Americans afford their health insurance. Republicans continue to prioritize the needs of their billionaire friends over hardworking American families. 021
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 9hThis is exactly why I demanded answers on CoreCivic’s recent sale of the Otay Mesa Detention Center to the government and questioned why DHS purchased OMDC for $739.2 million – more than four times more than the property’s assessed value of $168 million. (1/5)cbsnews.comICE wasted millions of taxpayer dollars in rapid push to expand detention capacity, government watchdog findsWith an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found. 131
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 24/09/2026I am disgusted by this. Antisemitism, hate, and bigotry have absolutely no place in our communities.sandiegouniontribune.comSame home in Imperial Beach struck twice by hate symbols and antisemitic graffitiThe graffiti with black permanent marker has appeared on that home and other areas nearby this month, sheriff’s officials said. 010
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 23/09/2026Schools should be a safe place for kids to learn, NOT the backdrop to immigration enforcement. Thanks to my San Diego delegation colleagues for standing with me to demand an end to ICE enforcement near campuses.nbcsandiego.comLocal lawmakers demand ICE end immigration enforcement near schoolsThe lawmakers note several other incidents involving ICE actions near schools, including last school year. 110
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 22/09/2026School should be a safe place for students to learn and grow. But since the start of the school year, there have been multiple incidents where ICE agents have detained parents and students near campuses across San Diego County. It's unacceptable. 171
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 21/09/2026Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur here in CA-52 and across the globe a meaningful day and an easy fast. G'mar Chatima Tovah. 010
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 16/09/2026Disgraceful. Climate change is here and now, causing extreme weather and devastation. We need action to tackle the climate crisis and ensure we’re leaving a better world for the next generation. 030
Reposted by Congressman Juan VargasCongressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 15/09/2026Trump also promised DOGE checks and tariff checks. Neither happened. This Administration isn't offering real solutions to help families struggling in Trump's failed economy. Just more empty promises. 042
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 15/09/2026Trump also promised DOGE checks and tariff checks. Neither happened. This Administration isn't offering real solutions to help families struggling in Trump's failed economy. Just more empty promises. 042
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 15/09/2026Mail-in ballots are a safe and secure way to vote. Donald Trump himself voted by mail last month. This is a win, and we’ll keep fighting to protect this right for all.cnn.comSupreme Court rejects Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting in midterms | CNN PoliticsThe Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country, rebuffing a proposal that election officials warned w... 011
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 14/09/2026From Forbes - 'It's Outrageous': Juan Vargas Blasts GOP Over $40 Trillion National Debt, Rising Cost of Living Under Trump and Republicans, billionaires get tax cuts while families across the country struggle to make ends meet. It's beyond unacceptable.youtube.com'It's Outrageous!': Juan Vargas Blasts GOP Over $40 Trillion National Debt, Rising Cost Of LivingYouTube video by Forbes Breaking News 031
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 11/09/202625 years ago, September 11th changed our nation forever. Today, we remember and honor the thousands of lives lost, the survivors, the families whose lives were forever changed, and our brave first responders who rushed towards danger to help others. We will #NeverForget. 022
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 09/09/2026I joined an amicus brief to say the IRS should never be sharing taxpayer data with ICE. A federal appeals court just agreed with us. This is a win, and we'll keep fighting to stop the Trump Admin from terrorizing our immigrant communities.thehill.comAppeals court upholds ruling barring IRS from sharing data with ICEA federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling blocking information sharing between the IRS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the immigration agency requested the … 11510
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 07/09/2026On Labor Day, we honor the workers throughout our history who fought for dignity on the job and their accomplishments, including the 8-hour workday and safer working conditions. I'm committed to ensuring that every worker’s voice is heard in Congress. 031
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 02/09/2026I capped off August by celebrating Latanya Nowatnick as Constituent of the Month! Latanya is the co-founder of Chula Vista Women’s Collective and Casa de Otay, a coffee shop and welcoming gathering space in our district. 260
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 28/08/2026As California knows, mail-in ballots are a safe and secure way to vote. We’ll keep fighting to protect this right for all.nbcnews.comJudge blocks Trump’s Postal Service regulation on mail-in ballotsA federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the Postal Service from inserting itself into the election process while litigation continues. 0113
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 24/08/2026It was great to join Southwestern College to celebrate the grand opening of its new transit hub, which will help improve access to the Chula Vista campus. I’m proud to have secured half a million dollars in federal funding to help make this project a reality. 000
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 19/08/2026Oswaldo Pirela is a husband, a father, and a minor league coach for the Padres. He came to this country legally, sought asylum, and has built a life here. ICE just detained him. This is an outrage, and Oswaldo should be reunited with his family immediately.nbcnews.comSan Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator detained by ICE in TexasOswaldo Pirela is a Venezuelan former pro who works for the San Diego Padres. Relatives say he is in the United States legally and demand his release. 11339113
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 11/08/2026For too many families, access to affordable housing is out of reach. That's why I fought to pass the most comprehensive housing reform package in decades to boost our housing supply, increase homeownership opportunities, and lower costs. It's now law. 032
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 08/08/2026The Constitution is clear. Birthright citizenship is a guarantee in this country. No executive order from Donald Trump will change that. This must be rejected.edition.cnn.comTrump again tries to curb birthright citizenship and ‘birth tourism’ through executive action | CNN PoliticsPresident Donald Trump is taking another swing at so-called birth tourism and birthright citizenship, citing a “very unfortunate decision” in the Supreme Court this year. 110
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 04/08/2026I am proud to sign onto legislation to force a vote on the American Dream and Promise Act. Dreamers strengthen our communities, contribute to our economy, and have built their lives here. It's past time for permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. 040
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 31/07/2026Thank you to everyone who joined my telephone town hall last week with Supervisor Paloma Aguirre. Together, we discussed the urgent issue of pollution in the Tijuana River and federal and local efforts to combat it. 141
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 22/07/2026Thanks to Trump and Russell Vought, the CFPB is protecting big corporations and special interests - not consumers. This is totally wrong. We need accountability.youtube.com'We're All Going To Be Happy When You're Gone': Juan Vargas Rips Into Vought Over His CFPB DirectionYouTube video by Forbes Breaking News 352
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 16/07/2026Our landmark housing affordability package - including my bill - passed the House and Senate with overwhelming support. Trump refused to sign it. It just became law anyway. This is a big win for families across the country.npr.orgLargest housing affordability bill in decades becomes law without Trump's signaturePresident Trump refused to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill. 1104
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 14/07/2026Two deadly ICE shootings in less than a week. A month ago, Republicans in Congress gave ICE another $70 billion as they continue to terrorize our communities. I'm absolutely outraged. We must NEVER accept this as normal. We need a full investigation, accountability, and justice.cbsnews.comMan fatally shot by ICE in Maine was not intended target of warrant, lawmakers sayMaine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford. 483
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 10/07/2026Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a husband, father, and longtime Houston community member. Trump’s ICE shot him on his way to work. His family deserves a full and independent investigation and accountability. 142
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 09/07/2026One year ago Republicans passed a Big Ugly Bill that cut food assistance for millions. It's sickening. No one should be going hungry so the wealthiest can get another tax break.pbs.orgMillions lose SNAP benefits as One Big Beautiful Bill’s stricter requirements kick inSNAP enrollment has fallen sharply nationwide since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer. More than 3.5 million people have lost access to the food assistance, as states implement... 23520
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 07/07/2026DOGE was a disaster from day one. It created chaos and gutted services people relied on. There was a huge cost to human lives, and it was past time for this failed experiment to come to an end.washingtonpost.comDOGE is officially over. The debate over government cuts isn’t.The temporary organization established for DOGE had been expected to terminate July 4. 273
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 05/07/2026I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July! As we celebrate our nation's independence and the shared values that bring us together, we also reaffirm our commitment to fighting for a more perfect union. 🎆 270
Reposted by Congressman Juan VargasCongressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 30/06/2026🚨 The Supreme Court just rejected Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship! Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. End of story. If you're born on U.S. soil, you're a U.S. citizen. That's something no President can take away.apnews.comLive updates: Supreme Court upholds broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictionsThe Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship as is, rejecting President Donald Trump’s order that children born to parents who are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. 192
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 30/06/2026🚨 The Supreme Court just rejected Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship! Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. End of story. If you're born on U.S. soil, you're a U.S. citizen. That's something no President can take away.apnews.comLive updates: Supreme Court upholds broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictionsThe Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship as is, rejecting President Donald Trump’s order that children born to parents who are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. 192
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 29/06/2026Congress passed the most significant housing affordability bill in decades. Trump is refusing to sign it into law. He does not care at all about lowering housing prices. 143
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 29/06/2026As I’ve said from the start: Trump had no authority to remove Federal Reserve Board Governor Dr. Lisa Cook. (1/3)washingtonpost.comSupreme Court, for now, blocks Trump from firing Fed board member Lisa CookThe decision is a setback for Trump, who alleged that Cook committed mortgage fraud. She is the first Black woman to serve on the Fed board. 130
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 26/06/2026Our landmark housing affordability bill passed both the House and Senate. But Trump is refusing to sign it into law. I guess he realized there's nothing in it that personally benefits him, just help for families struggling with costs. He needs to sign it now. No more delays. 164
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 25/06/2026Today, this extremist Supreme Court gave Trump the green light to strip away temporary protected status from hundreds of thousands of people who cannot safely return to their home countries. TPS holders registered with the government, passed background checks, and trusted the process. 252
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 25/06/2026Horrible. An extremist Supreme Court just greenlit more of Trump's anti-immigrant agenda.cnn.comLive updates: Supreme Court opinions on asylum policy, temporary protected status | CNN PoliticsThe Supreme Court gave President Trump two major wins in two immigration cases. Follow for live news updates. 153
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 24/06/2026Today marks four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, stripping away the right to reproductive care for millions and putting lives on the line. Everyone should have the freedom to make decisions about their body and future. We will keep fighting to make this a reality. 040
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 24/06/2026Trump is refusing to sign a major bipartisan bill to bring down housing costs. This is unacceptable. I'm with my colleagues to speak out. Do your job, Mr. President, sign the bill. www.youtube.com/live/zgsrWlp...youtube.comDemocrats Hold Press Conference Urging Trump to Sign 21st ROAD to Housing ActYouTube video by Senate Banking Housing and Urban Affairs Committee 044
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 24/06/2026Congress just came together to pass the most significant bipartisan bill in decades to lower housing costs. At the last minute, Trump is refusing to sign it. 030
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 24/06/2026🚨 PASSED I just voted YES on the most comprehensive housing reform package in decades - and it includes one of my bills.npr.orgCongress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decadesAn expansive bipartisan bill intended to bring down the cost of housing by boosting the supply of homes has passed both houses of Congress, and is headed to the president's desk for a signature. 220
Reposted by Congressman Juan VargasCongressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 12/06/2026This is a truly stunning report. The White House cover-up of the Epstein Files is one of the most disturbing and corrupt in our history. We must hold every single one of them accountable!nytimes.comInside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files 1105
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 22/06/2026Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures across CA-52. Out of all the titles I've had, Dad is the best one. 040
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 19/06/2026On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, TX learned they were free — over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. As we commemorate Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States, we recommit ourselves to the unfinished work of justice, opportunity, and equality for all. 010
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 17/06/2026Yet another attack on public education from this Administration. This will hurt students who need support and families across this country. Absolutely wrong, and we will push back.apnews.comTrump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rightsPresident Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. 021
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 15/06/2026Today marks 14 years of DACA. Dreamers strengthen our communities, contribute to our economy, and have built their lives here. As Trump continues to attack DACA, we must provide permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers 062
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 12/06/2026This is a truly stunning report. The White House cover-up of the Epstein Files is one of the most disturbing and corrupt in our history. We must hold every single one of them accountable!nytimes.comInside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files 1105
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 10/06/2026SHAMEFUL: Republicans just voted to send $70 BILLION to ICE. That's on top of the $170 billion they authorized for the agency last summer. They chose to hand another $70 billion to an agency that continues to terrorize our communities with absolutely no guardrails. I voted NO.apnews.comHouse passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to TrumpHouse Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump's term in office. 143
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 08/06/2026The law is clear: seeking asylum is legal in the United States. This ruling confirms that the administration's attempt to freeze asylum claims was unlawful. Those fleeing violence and persecution have the right to seek protection and have their cases heard. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06...nytimes.comJudge Says Government Must Restart Asylum and Immigration Processing 072
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 05/06/2026Early this morning, the Senate voted to give ICE $70 billion more as this rogue agency continues to terrorize our communities. No reforms or changes made. The House must reject this funding. Not one penny more for Trump’s ICE.abcnews.comSenate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement billThe Senate voted Friday to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the "anti-weaponization" fund by a vote of 52-47. 512647
Congressman Juan Vargas @vargas.house.gov · 03/06/2026Happy Pride! This month, as we celebrate the resilience and enormous achievements of the LGBTQI+ community, we also reaffirm our commitment to fight for justice and equality for all. 120