Congressman Juan Vargas
@vargas.house.gov
Proudly representing the people of south San Diego County in U.S. Congress. Former CA State Senator, Assembly Member, and SD City Council Member.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone celebrating a bright and joyful day with loved ones.
December 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone celebrating a bright and joyful day with loved ones.
Release the Epstein files NOW.
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited Epstein investigation files
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, ...
www.pbs.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Release the Epstein files NOW.
We have the votes we need to extend the ACA tax credits. But Speaker Mike Johnson is sending us home early without passing this bill.
If we don't extend these tax credits, millions of families will lose health care coverage or see their premiums skyrocket in 2026.
We need a vote NOW.
If we don't extend these tax credits, millions of families will lose health care coverage or see their premiums skyrocket in 2026.
We need a vote NOW.
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We have the votes we need to extend the ACA tax credits. But Speaker Mike Johnson is sending us home early without passing this bill.
If we don't extend these tax credits, millions of families will lose health care coverage or see their premiums skyrocket in 2026.
We need a vote NOW.
If we don't extend these tax credits, millions of families will lose health care coverage or see their premiums skyrocket in 2026.
We need a vote NOW.
Health care for millions of families is on the line.
Bring this to the floor for a vote now, Speaker Johnson.
Bring this to the floor for a vote now, Speaker Johnson.
Urgent update.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Health care for millions of families is on the line.
Bring this to the floor for a vote now, Speaker Johnson.
Bring this to the floor for a vote now, Speaker Johnson.
Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook had their whole lives ahead of them. My heart breaks for their families and the entire Brown community as they grieve this unimaginable loss.
We cannot accept this as normal. We must do more to end our gun violence epidemic.
We cannot accept this as normal. We must do more to end our gun violence epidemic.
Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov’s family and friends described him as a studious and kind person who went out of his way to encourage others.
“Ella [Cook] was an amazing combination of sweet and strong,” said Father Justin Bolger, associate chaplain of the university.
https://wapo.st/3MvjRs1
“Ella [Cook] was an amazing combination of sweet and strong,” said Father Justin Bolger, associate chaplain of the university.
https://wapo.st/3MvjRs1
December 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook had their whole lives ahead of them. My heart breaks for their families and the entire Brown community as they grieve this unimaginable loss.
We cannot accept this as normal. We must do more to end our gun violence epidemic.
We cannot accept this as normal. We must do more to end our gun violence epidemic.
There it is. Republicans are choosing to let health care premiums double and triple for millions of families in 2026. They are choosing to let millions lose coverage entirely.
Meanwhile, Mike Johnson just told reporters that the House will *not* be voting this week on an amendment to extend soon-to-expire ACA subsidies.
Many House Republicans in swing districts "did want to vote on this Obamacare Covid-era subsidy" but "it just was not to be."
Many House Republicans in swing districts "did want to vote on this Obamacare Covid-era subsidy" but "it just was not to be."
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
There it is. Republicans are choosing to let health care premiums double and triple for millions of families in 2026. They are choosing to let millions lose coverage entirely.
I'm absolutely horrified by this vile attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Antisemitism, hate, and bigotry have no place in our world. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those impacted.
Bondi Beach shooting: What we know so far about Hanukkah attack
Fifteen people, including a 10-year-old and a Holocaust survivor, were killed during an attack targeting a Hannukah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach.
www.bbc.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I'm absolutely horrified by this vile attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Antisemitism, hate, and bigotry have no place in our world. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those impacted.
This evening marks the start of Hanukkah. For everyone celebrating here in CA-52 and around the world, may these next eight nights bring peace, light, and blessings.
December 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This evening marks the start of Hanukkah. For everyone celebrating here in CA-52 and around the world, may these next eight nights bring peace, light, and blessings.
Every House Democrat has signed on to legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
We need 4 Republicans to join us.
We need 4 Republicans to join us.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees would 'very likely' forego health insurance if premiums double: Poll
One in four Americans covered by the Affordable Care Act are considering going without health insurance if their monthly payments double next year, a new KFF poll finds.
abcnews.go.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Every House Democrat has signed on to legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
We need 4 Republicans to join us.
We need 4 Republicans to join us.
An attack on our communities, due process, and civil liberties - that's Trump's immigration agenda.
It's on all of us to speak out.
It's on all of us to speak out.
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
An attack on our communities, due process, and civil liberties - that's Trump's immigration agenda.
It's on all of us to speak out.
It's on all of us to speak out.
I am a proud son of immigrants. I know immigrants make our country stronger. I'm on the Floor with @usprogressives.bsky.social and @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social to speak out against Trump's continued efforts to target and terrorize immigrant communities.
Watch here ⬇️
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Watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/USHouseClerk...
December 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I am a proud son of immigrants. I know immigrants make our country stronger. I'm on the Floor with @usprogressives.bsky.social and @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social to speak out against Trump's continued efforts to target and terrorize immigrant communities.
Watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/USHouseClerk...
Watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/USHouseClerk...
Reposted by Congressman Juan Vargas
BREAKING: All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
BREAKING: All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
Trump's economic policies are failing us. Plain and simple.
Trump Calls Affordability a ‘Con Job’ as His Edge on the Economy Slips
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Trump's economic policies are failing us. Plain and simple.
If the ACA tax credits are allowed to expire, health care premiums will skyrocket for millions of families in 2026.
Congress has the power to stop this. We absolutely must take action.
But Republicans "aren't interested" in joining Democrats to stop this health care crisis.
Congress has the power to stop this. We absolutely must take action.
But Republicans "aren't interested" in joining Democrats to stop this health care crisis.
Johnson told White House that Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies, sources say
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered the message in a phone call with the White House.
www.cbsnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
If the ACA tax credits are allowed to expire, health care premiums will skyrocket for millions of families in 2026.
Congress has the power to stop this. We absolutely must take action.
But Republicans "aren't interested" in joining Democrats to stop this health care crisis.
Congress has the power to stop this. We absolutely must take action.
But Republicans "aren't interested" in joining Democrats to stop this health care crisis.
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday with friends, family, and loved ones.
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday with friends, family, and loved ones.
I am horrified by today's tragic shooting of two National Guard members. My prayers are with them, their loved ones, and the dedicated men and women of our National Guard. Grateful for the swift response of first responders.
2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House
Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital have been shot just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence that the mayor described as a targeted attack.
apnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I am horrified by today's tragic shooting of two National Guard members. My prayers are with them, their loved ones, and the dedicated men and women of our National Guard. Grateful for the swift response of first responders.
For over a month, ICE did everything in their power to try to stop us from conducting oversight at the courthouse after reports that detainees were being held in poor conditions.
Today, we got in. Oversight matters. We're not going to stop demanding answers and working to protect our communities.
Today, we got in. Oversight matters. We're not going to stop demanding answers and working to protect our communities.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
For over a month, ICE did everything in their power to try to stop us from conducting oversight at the courthouse after reports that detainees were being held in poor conditions.
Today, we got in. Oversight matters. We're not going to stop demanding answers and working to protect our communities.
Today, we got in. Oversight matters. We're not going to stop demanding answers and working to protect our communities.
Democrats have been ready to vote to extend ACA credits for months. Instead of working with us to reduce health care costs for families across the country, Trump and Republicans are trying to raise them.
thehill.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Democrats have been ready to vote to extend ACA credits for months. Instead of working with us to reduce health care costs for families across the country, Trump and Republicans are trying to raise them.
These Members of Congress all served our nation with honor. Trump’s death threats are vile, disgusting, and incredibly dangerous.
Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' for urging military to ignore illegal orders
Trump called for the Democratic lawmakers to be "arrested and placed on trial" in social media posts.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
These Members of Congress all served our nation with honor. Trump’s death threats are vile, disgusting, and incredibly dangerous.
Congress has sent a clear message: release the Epstein Files.
Time for Trump and the Justice Department to follow through.
No more excuses. We need the truth.
Time for Trump and the Justice Department to follow through.
No more excuses. We need the truth.
Senate unanimously agrees to approve Epstein files bill
The Senate late Tuesday afternoon agreed to unanimously approve the House's Epstein files bill.
abcnews.go.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Congress has sent a clear message: release the Epstein Files.
Time for Trump and the Justice Department to follow through.
No more excuses. We need the truth.
Time for Trump and the Justice Department to follow through.
No more excuses. We need the truth.
I just voted YES to release the Epstein Files.
This passed the House - now it's time for the Senate to do the same.
The survivors deserve justice, and the American people deserve the truth.
This passed the House - now it's time for the Senate to do the same.
The survivors deserve justice, and the American people deserve the truth.
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I just voted YES to release the Epstein Files.
This passed the House - now it's time for the Senate to do the same.
The survivors deserve justice, and the American people deserve the truth.
This passed the House - now it's time for the Senate to do the same.
The survivors deserve justice, and the American people deserve the truth.
Trump knew he was going to lose this vote. He's trying to save face.
Reminder: Trump already has the power to release the Epstein Files. He could tell the DOJ to release them today! The reason we're going through all this legislation is because he is refusing to do so.
Release the files NOW.
Reminder: Trump already has the power to release the Epstein Files. He could tell the DOJ to release them today! The reason we're going through all this legislation is because he is refusing to do so.
Release the files NOW.
BREAKING: President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump says House Republicans should vote to release files involving the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Trump knew he was going to lose this vote. He's trying to save face.
Reminder: Trump already has the power to release the Epstein Files. He could tell the DOJ to release them today! The reason we're going through all this legislation is because he is refusing to do so.
Release the files NOW.
Reminder: Trump already has the power to release the Epstein Files. He could tell the DOJ to release them today! The reason we're going through all this legislation is because he is refusing to do so.
Release the files NOW.
Reposted by Congressman Juan Vargas
This is the most corrupt presidential administration in American history and it’s not even close.
They fought to stop Americans from getting food stamps while pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into their own pockets. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
They fought to stop Americans from getting food stamps while pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into their own pockets. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This is the most corrupt presidential administration in American history and it’s not even close.
They fought to stop Americans from getting food stamps while pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into their own pockets. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
They fought to stop Americans from getting food stamps while pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into their own pockets. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
Congratulations to Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva.
After 7+ weeks of stalling and obstruction from Speaker Johnson, Arizona’s 7th District finally has formal representation in the halls of Congress.
Looking forward to serving together.
After 7+ weeks of stalling and obstruction from Speaker Johnson, Arizona’s 7th District finally has formal representation in the halls of Congress.
Looking forward to serving together.
“We are here to build, not tear down, our shared future. Muchas gracias.” - Congresswoman Grijalva, AZ-07 💪
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Congratulations to Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva.
After 7+ weeks of stalling and obstruction from Speaker Johnson, Arizona’s 7th District finally has formal representation in the halls of Congress.
Looking forward to serving together.
After 7+ weeks of stalling and obstruction from Speaker Johnson, Arizona’s 7th District finally has formal representation in the halls of Congress.
Looking forward to serving together.
Today, Republicans are trying to pass a bill that allows health care costs to skyrocket. Millions of families will lose their health care.
It’s shameful, and I’m a HELL NO.
It’s shameful, and I’m a HELL NO.
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Today, Republicans are trying to pass a bill that allows health care costs to skyrocket. Millions of families will lose their health care.
It’s shameful, and I’m a HELL NO.
It’s shameful, and I’m a HELL NO.