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Juan Vargas

U.S. Representative, CA-52

Democratic California since Jan 3, 2025

Office record: unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0

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Issue areas

Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
U.S. Representative, CA-52 current
California
Democratic Jan 3, 2025 Jan 3, 2027 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, CA-52
California
Democratic Jan 3, 2023 Jan 3, 2025 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
US House District CA-52
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2023 Jan 3, 2025 openstates/people CC0-1.0
US House District CA-51
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2021 Jan 3, 2023 openstates/people CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, CA-51
California
Democratic Jan 3, 2021 Jan 3, 2023 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, CA-51
California
Democratic Jan 3, 2019 Jan 3, 2021 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
US House District CA-51
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2019 Jan 3, 2021 openstates/people CC0-1.0
US House District CA-51
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2017 Jan 3, 2019 openstates/people CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, CA-51
California
Democratic Jan 3, 2017 Jan 3, 2019 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
US House District CA-51
United States
Democratic Jan 6, 2015 Jan 3, 2017 openstates/people CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, CA-51
California
Democratic Jan 6, 2015 Jan 3, 2017 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
US House District CA-51
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2013 Jan 3, 2015 openstates/people CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, CA-51
California
Democratic Jan 3, 2013 Jan 3, 2015 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0

Committee assignments

Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim

DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.399, social dim. 0.014. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic

Roll-call votes (583 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
HR 517 — Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act Yea Mar 31, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1048 — DETERRENT Act Nay Mar 27, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1048 — DETERRENT Act Nay Mar 27, 2025 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1048 — DETERRENT Act Nay Mar 27, 2025 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1048 — DETERRENT Act Nay Mar 27, 2025 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1048 — DETERRENT Act Yea Mar 27, 2025 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HJRES 75 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy… Nay Mar 27, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HJRES 24 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy… Nay Mar 27, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 242 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5… Nay Mar 25, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 242 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5… Nay Mar 25, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1534 — IMPACT Act Yea Mar 25, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1326 — DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act Yea Mar 24, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 359 — Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 Yea Mar 24, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HJRES 25 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue… Nay Mar 11, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1968 — Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Nay Mar 11, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1968 — Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Yea Mar 11, 2025 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 1156 — Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act Nay Mar 11, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 211 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 25) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5… Nay Mar 11, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 211 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 25) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5… Nay Mar 11, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 993 — Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act Yea Mar 10, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 901 — Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act Yea Mar 10, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 495 — Subterranean Border Defense Act Yea Mar 10, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 189 — Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas. Nay Mar 6, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
SJRES 11 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the… Nay Mar 6, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 189 — Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas. Yea Mar 5, 2025 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD

Campaign funding

605 recorded contributions totalling $974,144. Amounts and dates come straight from FEC filings; funding-type labels are software-classified from those filings classified — 71 of 605 classified so far.

Funding typeContributionsTotalShare
Big donor 29 $81,500 8%
Super PAC 19 $2,371 0%
Small-dollar 23 $1,900 0%
Unclassified 534 $888,374 91%

Largest contributions

AmountDonorTo committeeTypeDateSource
$5,000 NATIONAL ASSN. OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RPAC) VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified May 24, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Oct 14, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION ACTION FUND VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Oct 7, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE PAC VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Oct 7, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES PAC VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Oct 7, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CPA'S PAC (AICPA PAC) VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Oct 4, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 UBS AMERICAS INC. PAC VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Sep 30, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 NMHC PAC VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Sep 30, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (AIPAC-PAC) VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Aug 30, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 DELOITTE FEDERAL PAC VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Aug 2, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSN PAC (MORPAC) VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jul 25, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 NMHC PAC VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jul 21, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY PAC VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jul 21, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jul 11, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS PAC VARGAS FOR CONGRESS unclassified May 6, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD

Largest by amount; not the full set. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.

Sponsored legislation (2 as lead sponsor)

  • HR 9233 US · Jun 9, 2026
    To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2777 Logan Avenue in San Diego, California, as the "Armando Rodriguez Post Office".
  • HJRES 185 US · May 13, 2026
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection…

Social media

Recent posts

  • On 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…
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  • Yet 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.
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  • Today 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
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  • This 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!
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  • SHAMEFUL: 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.
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  • The 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…
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  • Early 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.
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  • Happy 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.
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  • During National Small Business Month, I was glad to honor Fernando Covarrubias and Priscilla Curiel, owners of Mujer Divina Burrito & Coffee House, as our May Constituents of the Month.
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  • From Forbes - Juan Vargas: 'I Don't Hear A Peep' From GOP Over ICE Carrying Out Raids Without Judicial Warrants ICE is out of control. Meanwhile, Republicans are trying to send them billions more in funding with no oversight. Absolutely NO funds for this rogue agency.
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  • Donald Trump is setting up a nearly $2 BILLION taxpayer-funded slush fund for his loyalists and supporters - including January 6th rioters who attacked police officers. The corruption is out of control. It's an outrage, and we're fighting to stop it.
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  • Eid Mubarak. Especially after the horrific events last week at the Islamic Center of San Diego, I'm wishing everyone observing Eid al-Adha blessings and strength.
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