Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President should not be trading stocks. Period. I signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote on this - we need to ban stock trading for public officials NOW.

What a horrific and disgraceful way to treat people who risked their lives for the United States.

Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President should not be trading stocks. Period. I signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote on this - we need to ban stock trading for public officials NOW.

Tax Day this week was a reminder that Republicans gutted health care to give tax breaks to billionaires. We must tax the 1%. I introduced a bill to do just that and I expect complete and total support from the GOP. Why? Because this tax plan was created by Donald Trump himself. (1/4)

Today, we forced a vote to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. It just passed the House. The 350,000+ Haitian nationals who contribute greatly to our communities deserve protections. This is a huge win. Now, on to the Senate.

Sulfur emissions have repeatedly been over the limits. This is why I've called for a federal state of emergency. We need all hands on deck.

If Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales hadn't resigned, I would have voted to expel them from Congress. I have the utmost respect for the brave women who came forward and shared their stories. All survivors deserve justice, and abusers need to be held accountable without exception.

CA-52 Students: Remember to enter the 2026 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, April 17th for a chance to have your work showcased in the Capitol. This year's theme: "Our Digital Reality" Visit my website to learn more: vargas.house.gov/services/congressional-art-competition

Trump's ICE and CBP have detained nearly 300 Dreamers and deported 90. This includes Dreamers like Juan Chavez Velasco who was detained on his way to visit his baby in the NICU. We must keep speaking out and make it clear that for Dreamers, #HomeIsHere.

The handling of the Epstein files under Pam Bondi continues to raise serious concerns. We won’t back down.  The public deserves transparency and accountability. Release the files.

This is appalling rhetoric from a sitting president. Suggesting that the US will commit war crimes and wipe out an entire civilization is madness.

Happy Easter to all those celebrating across #CA52! Wishing everyone a wonderful day with their loved ones.

The Constitution is clear. Birthright citizenship is a guarantee in this country, and something no President can take away. The Supreme Court must reject this attack on a fundamental pillar of the American Dream.

On Farmworkers Day, we recognize the millions of workers, families, and organizers who keep our nation fed and helped shape an enduring movement for fair pay and rights. Today, we honor them and continue the fight for dignity, safety, and fair treatment on the job.

I’m glad to recognize Karen Azhocar McManus as our Constituent of the Month during Women’s History Month!

If you're born on U.S. soil, you're a U.S. citizen. Every court that has reviewed Trump's executive order has called it unconstitutional. Defend Birthright Citizenship now!

I voted no on Speaker Johnson's CR. House Republicans are refusing to fund TSA, the Coast Guard, and FEMA unless it includes funding for ICE — the agency that has murdered innocent people and terrorized our communities. Shameful. No blank checks for ICE.

"The president has long criticized mail-in voting, despite studies showing that about 1 in 3 Americans voted by mail in 2024... Trump did not have to vote by mail. He was in Palm Beach over the weekend, and early in-person voting was available through Sunday."

Congress could fund TSA today. But Republicans have blocked these efforts because they want a blank check for ICE included as well. Sending ICE agents into airports to harass travelers is not a solution, it's a recipe for even more chaos. ICE needs to get out of our airports now.

The allegations against César Chávez are horrific. I unequivocally stand with the survivors and commend the bravery of everyone who has come forward to share their story.

Not enough. Trump's DHS has terrorized our communities and murdered innocent people like Renee Good and Alex Pretti. From Bovino to Noem, everyone involved needs to be held accountable.

DOGE was a disaster from day one. Now, a new whistleblower report is alleging that a DOGE employee stored the private information of 500M+ Americans onto a personal thumb drive and planned to give it to their private employer. Unacceptable and needs a full investigation.

I joined my colleagues in calling on HUD to immediately withdraw their proposed rule to end longstanding prorated assistance for families of mixed immigration status.

Kristi Noem has been a total disaster at DHS. I called for her to be impeached or step down. She’s been fired, but her replacement cannot be more of the same. ICE's violence and chaos must end.

A federal judge just ruled – yet again – that it's unlawful for Trump and Kristi Noem to block Members of Congress from conducting unannounced oversight visits to ICE facilities. I'm glad to see this decision and I'll continue to hold this Administration accountable.

ICE is terrorizing our communities. Families are struggling to make ends meet while billionaires get tax breaks. Health care has been gutted. Instead of addressing any of that last night, the President chose to lie over and over again and fuel division.

No voy a asistir al discurso del Estado de la Unión de Trump esta noche. Estos son los motivos⬇️

I will not be attending Trump's State of the Union address today. Here's why ⬇️

U.S. citizens in Jalisco State, Baja California State, Quintana Roo State & areas of Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacan, Oaxaca, Nuevo Leon & Tamaulipas States are advised to shelter in place. 1/2

This is exactly what we've been saying from the beginning - Trump's tariffs were absolutely illegal. Authority to impose tariffs rests solely with Congress, not the President. 1/2

My statement on the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce ⬇️

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing everyone health and happiness in the Year of the Horse.

Ramadan Mubarak to all those observing in California's 52nd Congressional District and across the country. May this holy month bring you and your loved ones peace, hope, and renewal.

Disgusting bigotry. This kind of hate has no place in Congress, or anywhere else. Shame on Randy Fine, and shame on my Republican colleagues who have continued to stay silent on this.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson–a giant of the Civil Rights Movement who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and equality for all. His legacy will live on for generations to come. I'm praying for his loved ones, including my colleague @jonathanjackson.house.gov.

Esta semana realizamos una audiencia sobre los abusos cometidos por ICE, donde familias y comunidades compartieron historia tras historia sobre cómo fueron acosadas y aterrorizadas por esta agencia que no respeta la ley.

Today, we held a hearing on ICE's abuses where families and communities share story after story of their experiences being targeted and terrorized by this lawless agency. Block DHS funding. Impeach Kristi Noem. Get ICE out of our cities now. This violence cannot continue.

Trump's tariffs cost the average household $1,000 last year and could rise to $1,300 this year if they remain in place We're forcing this vote. Republicans need to join us to end these senseless tariffs and lower costs for families.

We are not “moving on” from the Epstein Files. Our country deserves the truth and Epstein's victims deserve justice and accountability.

This Super Bowl Sunday, Epstein’s survivors want you watch this. It’s the most important ad of the day. You don’t “move on” from the largest sex trafficking ring in the world. You expose it.

Me negaron la entrada al Centro de Detención de Otay Mesa para realizar una visita de supervisión después de recibir denuncias preocupantes sobre las condiciones ahí. Seguiré luchando para impedir que el ICE aterrorice a nuestras comunidades. Esto no puede continuar.

I was blocked from entering Otay Mesa Detention Center today to conduct oversight after receiving concerning allegations about conditions there. We've heard reports that detainees are throwing notes over the fences asking for help. What are they trying to hide here? What are they doing?

HAPPENING NOW: I'm at Otay Mesa Detention Center after hearing very concerning reports about conditions here. Members of Congress have the legal right to enter immigrant detention facilities to conduct oversight with no advance notice. I'm here to do that.

Absolutely abhorrent. Vile. Racist. This kind of disgusting behavior has NO place in our country. Every single one of us should be condemning this clearly and publicly.

Reinaldo Chirino and Kris Estefany lived legally in the US for years under TPS. They have two small children. Now, ICE has ripped this family apart. My heart breaks for Reinaldo, Kris, and their sons. We need answers from DHS immediately.

Today, I voted NO on DHS funding and joined my colleagues at ICE headquarters to demand Kristi Noem be impeached. ICE has terrorized our communities. This violence and abuse of power needs to end now.

HAPPENING NOW: I’m at ICE headquarters with fellow Democrats to send one simple message: Kristi Noem must go. Impeach Noem. Get ICE out of our communities.

No funding for a rogue ICE. Impeach Kristi Noem. Get ICE out of our communities NOW.

I’m so relieved to see that Liam and his dad are finally back home in Minneapolis. No family - no child - should have to go through this. We won’t stop until this cruelty ends.

I had the chance to visit Pope Francis Center, a new immigrant resource center from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish that will provide legal aid, spiritual support and child care to immigrants and families. Our community continues to stand up for our neighbors and against the brutality of Trump's DHS.