Thanks to President Biden and U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule, temporary farmworkers will have more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal recruitment practices, and other abuses. I am proud to represent the farmworkers of #CA52 & will always fight for them.

I am proud to have secured close to $960,000 for a National City project to remove iron and manganese from wells and help make sure everyone has access to clean drinking water.

I joined over 100 of my House Democrats colleagues in calling on USCIS to grant automatic extensions to #DACA recipients in response to the delays threatening their ability to work, drive, or go to school.

#EarthDay is a reminder of our responsibility to preserve our planet for future generations.

We need to tackle the climate crisis head-on. I’m fighting for policies that will support clean energy, reduce pollution, and invest in communities across the nation.

Nothing can stop me from standing up for Ukraine 🇺🇦! Proud to pass critical support for their brave efforts to defend their sovereignty and democracy. #StandwithUkraine

Today, I voted to pass national security legislation to support our democratic friends and allies and deliver critical humanitarian aid. My statement: vargas.house.gov/media/press-re…

ICYMI: May 3rd is the deadline to submit your artwork 🖌️ for this year's Congressional Art Competition! 🎨

This competition is open to all CA-52 high school students and the winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol🏛️. Learn more here: vargas.house.gov/.../congressio…

If you were impacted by the January floods, the deadline to apply for FEMA aid is April 19. cbs8.com/article/news/l…

Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white women - this is unacceptable.

During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , I’m proud to cosponsor the #CAREForMomsAct to help eliminate these disparities and ensure that all mothers and babies can thrive.

'Giving people more information is a good thing, not a bad thing.'

Publicly traded companies should be transparent about their climate-related risks. Today during our U.S. House Committee on Financial Services hearing, I spoke in support of the new SEC climate disclosure rule. Watch here ⬇️

My statement on the Tijuana River's inclusion on American Rivers 2024 Most Endangered Rivers report.

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is one week away!

If you suffered damage from January’s storms and flooding, the deadline to apply for assistance is April 19. Visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA app, or call 800-621-3362 to learn more.

🚨NEW: We secured over $39 million for San Diego communities and organizations aiding migrants.

This funding through the Shelter and Services Program will help make sure they have the necessary resources to continue their critical work. Read more: vargas.house.gov/media/press-re…

Today marks a major milestone in gun violence prevention.
 
I am proud to have helped pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which laid the groundwork for this step to expand required background checks for firearm sales and close dangerous loopholes.

Thank you, President Biden!