Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA-52)
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Cosponsored H.Res. 1525: Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. (Oct. 1, 2024)
Cosponsored H.R. 9244: NO BAN Act (Aug. 2, 2024)
Cosponsored H.R. 9217: Destination Reception Assistance Act (July 30, 2024)
Voted No on H.Res. 1371: Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border. (July 25, 2024)
Cosponsored H.Con.Res. 119: Expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security. (July 10, 2024)
H.R. 8851: Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act (June 26, 2024)
H.Res. 1525: Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. (Oct. 1, 2024)
H.R. 9244: NO BAN Act (Aug. 2, 2024)
H.R. 9217: Destination Reception Assistance Act (July 30, 2024)
H.Con.Res. 119: Expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security. (July 10, 2024)
H.R. 8980: SHIELD Act (July 10, 2024)
H.Res. 1331: Supporting the goals and ideals of Immigrant Heritage Month. (June 28, 2024)
H.R. 5008: HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2023 (June 27, 2024)
H.R. 8679: To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic. (June 26, 2024)
H.R. 8525: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024 (May 23, 2024)
H.R. 5248: Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2023 (April 5, 2024)
H.Res. 1048: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence. (March 5, 2024)
H.R. 7028: Keeping Our Promise Act (Jan. 17, 2024)
H.Res. 963: Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. (Jan. 12, 2024)
H.R. 1111: Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023 (Nov. 30, 2023)
H.R. 6480: Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2023 (Nov. 24, 2023)
H.R. 6381: Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023 (Nov. 13, 2023)
H.R. 2915: Farm Workforce Support Act of 2023 (Nov. 8, 2023)
H.R. 6280: Smart Border Protection Act (Nov. 7, 2023)
H.R. 6281: Stop COYOTES Act (Nov. 7, 2023)
H.R. 6282: Humane Accountability Act (Nov. 7, 2023)
H.R. 6205: Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (Nov. 2, 2023)
H.R. 5760: Climate Resilience Workforce Act (Sept. 27, 2023)
H.R. 5560: Reuniting Families Act (Sept. 19, 2023)
H.R. 2697: Fairness to Freedom Act of 2023 (Sept. 12, 2023)
H.R. 2760: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act (Aug. 22, 2023)
H.R. 4117: College for All Act of 2023 (Aug. 8, 2023)
H.R. 4954: Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2023 (July 27, 2023)
H.R. 4978: Agricultural Worker Justice Act (July 27, 2023)
H.R. 5025: National Office of New Americans Act (July 27, 2023)
H.R. 4942: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (July 26, 2023)
H.R. 4699: The People’s Response Act (July 18, 2023)
H.R. 3152: Fight CRIME Act (July 12, 2023)
H.R. 3774: SHIP Act (July 12, 2023)
H.R. 4569: Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2023 (July 12, 2023)
H.R. 16: American Dream and Promise Act of 2023 (July 10, 2023)
H.Res. 532: Third Reconstruction: Fully addressing poverty and low wages from the bottom up. (June 22, 2023)
H.R. 4170: LIFT the BAR Act (June 15, 2023)
H.Res. 483: Recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of the United States. (June 7, 2023)
H.R. 3246: Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2023 (May 30, 2023)
H.R. 1643: New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023 (May 23, 2023)
H.R. 3610: Neighbors Not Enemies Act (May 23, 2023)
H.R. 3421: Medicare for All Act (May 17, 2023)
H.R. 3194: U.S. Citizenship Act (May 10, 2023)
H.R. 3043: Citizenship for Essential Workers Act (May 2, 2023)
H.R. 2823: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023 (April 25, 2023)
H.R. 2374: New Way Forward Act (March 29, 2023)
H.R. 1511: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 (March 9, 2023)
H.Res. 209: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms. (March 8, 2023)
H.R. 1386: Equal Citizenship for Children Act of 2023 (March 7, 2023)
H.R. 717: Repatriate Our Patriots Act (Feb. 1, 2023)
H.R. 666: Access to Counsel Act (Jan. 31, 2023)
H.R. 561: EACH Act of 2023 (Jan. 26, 2023)
H.Res. 36: Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. (Jan. 13, 2023)
H.Res. 1371 : Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended -- Voted No (July 25, 2024)
H.R. 8281 : SAVE Act
On Passage -- Voted No (July 10, 2024)
H.R. 8771 : Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
On Passage -- Voted No (June 28, 2024)
H.R. 8752 : Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
On Passage -- Voted No (June 28, 2024)
H.R. 2789 : American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (June 25, 2024)
H.R. 8282 : Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
On Passage -- Voted Yes (June 4, 2024)
H.R. 192 : To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
On Passage -- Voted No (May 23, 2024)
H.R. 8146 : Police Our Border Act
On Passage -- Voted No (May 16, 2024)
H.R. 7343 : Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
On Passage -- Voted No (May 15, 2024)
H.Res. 1210 : Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (May 15, 2024)
H.R. 7109 : Equal Representation Act
On Passage -- Voted No (May 8, 2024)
H.Res. 1112 : Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (May 1, 2024)
H.R. 8038 : 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
On Passage -- Voted No (April 20, 2024)
H.R. 3602 : Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted No (April 20, 2024)
H.R. 6046 : Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
On Passage -- Voted No (April 17, 2024)
H.R. 5826 : No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (April 16, 2024)
H.R. 4681 : Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (April 16, 2024)
H.R. 4681 : Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (April 16, 2024)
H.Res. 1102 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree -- Voted Yes (March 22, 2024)
H.R. 4723 : Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (March 19, 2024)
H.R. 4723 : Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (March 19, 2024)
H.Res. 1071 : Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (March 12, 2024)
H.Res. 1065 : Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (March 12, 2024)
H.R. 7511 : Laken Riley Act
On Passage -- Voted No (March 7, 2024)
H.Res. 1061 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree -- Voted Yes (March 6, 2024)
H.R. 7463 : Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass -- Voted Yes (Feb. 29, 2024)
H.R. 3202 : Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (Feb. 14, 2024)
H.Res. 863 : Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended -- Voted No (Feb. 13, 2024)
H.Res. 863 : Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended -- Voted No (Feb. 6, 2024)
H.R. 6976 : Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
On Passage -- Voted No (Feb. 1, 2024)
H.R. 6679 : No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
On Passage -- Voted Yes (Jan. 31, 2024)
H.R. 6678 : Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
On Passage -- Voted No (Jan. 31, 2024)
H.R. 5585 : Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
On Passage -- Voted No (Jan. 30, 2024)
H.Res. 980 : Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (Jan. 30, 2024)
H.R. 2872 : Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment -- Voted Yes (Jan. 18, 2024)
H.R. 5862 : To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (Jan. 17, 2024)
H.R. 2670 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Conference Report -- Voted Yes (Dec. 14, 2023)
H.R. 5283 : Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023
On Passage -- Voted No (Nov. 30, 2023)
H.R. 6363 : Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (Nov. 14, 2023)
H.R. 3774 : SHIP Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (Nov. 3, 2023)
H.R. 5860 : Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (Sept. 30, 2023)
H.R. 5525 : Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
On Passage -- Voted No (Sept. 29, 2023)
H.R. 4665 : Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
On Passage -- Voted No (Sept. 28, 2023)
H.R. 4665 : Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
On Passage -- Voted No (Sept. 28, 2023)
H.R. 4367 : Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
On Passage -- Voted No (Sept. 28, 2023)
H.R. 4365 : Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
On Passage -- Voted No (Sept. 28, 2023)
H.Res. 723 : Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4665) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4368) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (Sept. 26, 2023)
H.Res. 723 : Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4665) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4368) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Consideration of the Resolution -- Voted No (Sept. 26, 2023)
H.R. 3152 : Fight CRIME Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (Sept. 12, 2023)
H.R. 589 : MAHSA Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Voted Yes (Sept. 12, 2023)
H.R. 3941 : Schools Not Shelters Act
On Passage -- Voted No (July 19, 2023)
H.Res. 529 : Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (June 22, 2023)
H.Res. 461 : Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (June 22, 2023)
H.R. 2494 : POLICE Act of 2023
On Passage -- Voted No (May 17, 2023)
H.Res. 398 : Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (May 16, 2023)
H.R. 2 : Secure the Border Act of 2023
On Passage -- Voted No (May 11, 2023)
H.Res. 383 : Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution -- Voted No (May 10, 2023)
H.R. 1151 : USA Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended -- Did Not Vote (April 17, 2023)
H.R. 1154 : Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass -- Did Not Vote (March 27, 2023)
H.J.Res. 24 : Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
On Passage -- Voted No (Feb. 9, 2023)
H.R. 185 : To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
On Passage -- Voted No (Feb. 8, 2023)
Reps Ramirez, Castro & Senators Blumenthal, Merkley, Hirono, Markey Introduce Bill to Reunite Separated Families & Prevent Future Separation
Dec. 18, 2024"Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, along with Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Senators Richard Blumenthal (CT-D), Jeff Merkley (OR-D), Mazie Hirono (HI-D), and Edward Markey (MA-D) introduced the bicameral Family Reunification Task Force Act. The legislation authorizes the Family Reunification Task Force to continue its work to reunite the thousands of families torn apart by Trump’s Zero Tolerance policy that inhumanely separated children from their parents."
Rep. Nanette Barragán, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Salud Carbajal, Rep. André Carson, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Rep. Robert Garcia, Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Rep. Dan Goldman, Rep. Al Green, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Jonathan Jackson, Rep. Jim McGovern, Rep. LaMonica McIver, Rep. Rob Menendez, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Del. Eleanor Norton, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Shri Thanedar, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Paul Tonko, Rep. Juan VargasRep. Juan Vargas, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill to Standardize CBP Handling of Personal Belongings
Dec. 5, 2024"U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) joined U.S. Representatives Delia Ramirez (IL-03) and Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07) and Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in introducing the CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act. This legislation would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop guidance to better ensure the respectful handling of personal property of individuals who are in CBP custody."
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Juan Vargas, Sen. Peter WelchLofgren, Padilla, CA Dems Request Congressional Status Conference on CA Detention Centers Before Renewal Deadline
Oct. 8, 2024"U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla today led six of their California Democratic Congressional Delegation colleagues in requesting a Congressional Status Conference before December 2024, when the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contract governing the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center and Golden State Annex is up for renewal. This follows years of reported abuse allegations and retaliatory behavior toward detainees at the facilities, including a formal civil liberties complaint, reports of denied access to attorneys, hunger strikes and subsequent facility transfers, and worker strikes."
Rep. Nanette Barragán, Rep. Lou Correa, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, Rep. Ted Lieu, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Katie Porter, Rep. Juan VargasAs ICE Reaches Deadline for Decision on Adelanto ICE Facility’s Future, Rep. Chu Leads Colleagues to Advocate for Its Immediate, Permanent Closure
Sept. 30, 2024"Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led a letter, co-signed by 20 House Democratic colleagues, to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ), urging them to halt efforts to admit new detainees at Adelanto ICE Processing Center located in Adelanto, California, and immediately close the facility permanently. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) set a deadline of September 30, 2024, for a decision on the facility’s future."
Rep. Nanette Barragán, Rep. Julia Brownley, Rep. Greg Casar, Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Rep. Robert Garcia, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Doris Matsui, Rep. Jim McGovern, Rep. Grace Napolitano, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Katie Porter, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Rep. Mark Takano, Rep. Norma Torres, Rep. Juan VargasGarcía, Democratic Members Introduce Migration Stability Resolution
Sept. 26, 2024"Today, Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), along with Representative Greg Casar (TX-35), co-founder of the Global Migration Caucus, and U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), and Juan Vargas (CA-52)introduced a new resolution calling for comprehensive legislation to address the root causes of forced migration and displacement, while affirming the need for a true roadmap to citizenship for immigrants in the United States."
Rep. Greg Casar, Rep. Chuy García, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Juan VargasKamlager-Dove, Casar, and Jayapal Speak After Introducing Resolution to Address the Root Causes of Migration
Sept. 26, 2024"Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), co-founder of the Global Migration Caucus, introduced a new resolution calling for comprehensive legislation to address the root causes of forced migration and displacement while affirming the need for a true roadmap to citizenship for immigrants in the United States. The resolution was co-led by Global Migration Caucus co-founders Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) and Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), as well as Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), and Juan Vargas (CA-52)."
Rep. Greg Casar, Rep. Chuy García, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Juan Vargas