Congressman Juan Vargas

Congressman Juan Vargas

Representing south San Diego County and the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and National City.

Photos from Congressman Juan Vargas's post 25/07/2024

My team attended the first ever raising of the nonbinary flag at the Hillcrest Pride Flagpole in honor of National Nonbinary People’s Day.

As a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, I’m committed to fighting for every American’s right to live freely & authentically as their true selves.

Photos from Congressman Juan Vargas's post 22/07/2024

My office is always here to help. Recently, my team was participated in the flood recovery pop up at Encanto Elementary and gave out information about resources and services my office can provide to community members in .

As always, if you have any questions about immigration case status, social security, veterans benefits, tax refunds, and more, please visit my website: Vargas.house.gov.

Photos from Congressman Juan Vargas's post 09/07/2024

It was great meeting with young leaders participating in the CHCI NextGen Latino Leadership Program! I would like to give a special shoutout to CA-52 residents Jimena and Camila!

The future is bright with students like these. I will continue to do my part to foster the next generation of Latino leaders.

Photos from House Committee on Financial Services's post 08/07/2024
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My team recently attended the “A Day at the Park” events to share information about resources and services my office can provide to constituents. These great events were part of the Port of San Diego’s Port Experiences Series. We are proud to be a part of this vibrant community!

My office is always here to help. For questions about immigration case status, social security, veterans benefits, tax refunds, and more, please visit my website.

04/07/2024

Happy Fourth of July! 🎇

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It was an honor to welcome 40 service members as new U.S. citizens during an Independence Day naturalization ceremony. We’re grateful for their invaluable service & dedication as members of our nation’s Armed Forces.

Immigrants are truly integral to the fabric of our nation.

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I’m proud to reintroduce the Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act.

This legislation would ensure that deported veterans can complete their naturalization process at any U.S. port of entry, embassy, or consulate.

We must continue to support those who were willing to sacrifice in uniform.

Photos from Congressman Juan Vargas's post 29/06/2024

My team recently attended the inauguration of the first all-electric ship assist tugboat in the United States. This is a historic milestone in the maritime industry and a major step for sustainability. Great to see San Diego leading on efforts to protect our planet.

Photos from Congressman Juan Vargas's post 25/06/2024

I would like to recognize Jose Tinoco for his more than a decade of work with the San Diego LGBT Community Center, San Ysidro Health, and the Family Health Centers of San Diego.

He's made so many contributions from counseling and health education to establishing of one of San Diego County’s largest HIV prevention programs. Especially during Pride Month, I want to thank Jose for his unwavering commitment to creating healthier and more inclusive communities for all.

24/06/2024

Glad to be able to recognize the “Seasoned Community Ambassadors” with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition during the Fourth District Seniors Resource Center’s 18th Annual Older Americans Celebration Luncheon.

These community ambassadors help combat isolation, food insecurity, and loneliness for seniors throughout San Diego. Grateful for all their important work.

Photos from Congressman Juan Vargas's post 21/06/2024

We need strong coordination between the United States and Mexico to address pollution in the Tijuana River Valley.

That's why yesterday, I joined a binational group of officials to check in on construction progress at the San Antonio de los Buenos wastewater treatment plant and discuss how we can continue to work together to address this issue.

There’s more work to do and we won’t let up.

21/06/2024

It was an honor to meet and speak with the Paralyzed Veterans of America Cal-Diego Chapter. I’m committed to continuing to work to make sure all veterans can access the benefits they have earned.

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I'm glad to have secured $500,000 in federal funds to upgrade infrastructure at San Diego College of Continuing Education's historic Educational Cultural Complex! As the school continues to grow, having modern facilities is more important than ever.

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Happy Father’s Day, California!

Out of all the titles I’ve had, Dad is the best one.

15/06/2024

It was great to recognize outstanding first generation student nurses in our community.

These students are part of the DREAM Nurse Externship Program, which is sponsored by UC San Diego Health in collaboration with Southwestern Community College, City College and Grossmont Community College. This program aims to create, nurture and sustain an inclusive nursing workforce that meets the needs of our diverse patient population.

Thank you to these student nurses for all they do to support our community!

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Thank you to our amazing Spring 2024 Interns! Nick, Lea, Lauryn and Carter made a significant impact with their hard work, dedication, and commitment to helping constituents in . Wishing them the very best with their future endeavors!

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Great to have a very special constituent, Kiara, stop by my office to help celebrate the passage of the Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act!

This bill honors the working dogs who protect Americans at home and abroad by issuing commemorative coins to recognize their service.

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Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition!

It’s clear there’s no shortage of artistic talent in . Thank you to all the outstanding student artists who participated and our incredible judges - Daniel Zavala, Lucas Perez, and Deidre Guevara!

And a special shoutout to our first place winner, Amalia from San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, whose artwork will be on display in the Capitol for the next year! Swipe through to see all the winning pieces.

02/06/2024

My team recently attended the City of San Diego’s Promise Zone All Partner Meeting. This event aims to create opportunities and investments through collaboration to improve the life of Promise Zone residents.

I am committed to working with our local partners to provide federal resources to help support economic development, education, and health care initiatives for .

Photos from Congressman Juan Vargas's post 01/06/2024

Happy Pride Month!

As we celebrate the resilience and extraordinary achievements of the LGBTQI+ community, we must reaffirm our commitment to fight for justice and equality for all Americans.

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I’m glad to recognize Dante Dauz as Constituent of the Month for his critical work with the Union of Pan Asian Communities. For 25 years, Dante has served as a community advocate and has developed and implemented many different community engagement programs.

Especially during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month, I want to celebrate Dante’s work to strengthen and uplift our AA and NHPI communities. Thank you to Dante for all of his contributions!

31/05/2024

I called on CBP for more answers on their use of “Shadow Units” with Representative Sara Jacobs, Congressman Joaquin Castro, and Congressman Scott Peters following a new report that showed units operated with little to no oversight for years.

The American people deserve nothing less than full transparency.

Photos from Congressman Juan Vargas's post 29/05/2024

My team attended the 14th Annual National VA 2K Walk and Roll. Thank you to the Chula Vista VA for hosting this event to encourage healthy living and help our local veterans.

I will continue working to honor and support our veterans.

27/05/2024

On Memorial Day, we honor the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.��Let us never forget their courage and unwavering dedication to protecting the freedoms we cherish.

26/05/2024

Glad to announce $45k in federal funding to support the arts in ! This funding for Fern Street Circus and Musicians for Education will help support art therapy and education and bring new performances to our district.

23/05/2024

It’s ! Let's unite in honoring the history, vibrant cultures, and invaluable contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to our nation this month and every month.

22/05/2024

I’m fighting to protect the Affordable Connectivity Program to close the digital equity gap and keep internet bills low for over 80k families.

It’s time for House Republicans to join Democrats and fund this vital program.

20/05/2024

I am proud to have secured $882,000 to replace signs and PA systems at 12 Blue Line Trolley stations.

People rely on the Blue Line to stay connected. But right now, some of its signs are nearly 10 years old and don’t display necessary information. The new signs and PA systems will give passengers real-time updates on train arrivals and departures, safety alerts, and information on connecting services. This will go a long way towards improving both the passenger experience and safety.

Disaster assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration 20/05/2024

ICYMI: U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in San Diego & Spring Valley are closing on May 23rd.

Small businesses & nonprofits impacted by January's flooding can still apply for economic injury assistance until November 19th. Learn more here:

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