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Juan Vargas

U.S. Representative, CA-52

Democratic California since Jan 3, 2025

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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
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
U.S. Representative, CA-51
California
Democratic Jan 3, 2017 Jan 3, 2019 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, CA-51
California
Democratic Jan 6, 2015 Jan 3, 2017 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, CA-51
California
Democratic Jan 3, 2013 Jan 3, 2015 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
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
US House District CA-51
United States
Democratic Jan 6, 2015 Jan 3, 2017 openstates/people CC0-1.0
US House District CA-51
United States
Democratic Jan 3, 2013 Jan 3, 2015 openstates/people 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)

BillMotion / questionPositionChamber · stage · rollDateOutcomeSource
HR 7726
Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-197 Jun 3, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll197 US-GOV-PD
HR 2860
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-196 Jun 3, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll196 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1333
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-195 Jun 3, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll195 US-GOV-PD
On Ordering the Previous Question Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-194 Jun 3, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll194 US-GOV-PD
S 254
ARTIST Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-193 Jun 3, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll193 US-GOV-PD
HR 7618
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-192 Jun 3, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll192 US-GOV-PD
HR 6047
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-191 May 21, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll191 US-GOV-PD
HR 1041
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-190 May 21, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll190 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-189 May 21, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll189 US-GOV-PD
HR 1329
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-188 May 21, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll188 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-187 May 21, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll187 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1300
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-186 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll186 US-GOV-PD
On Ordering the Previous Question Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-185 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll185 US-GOV-PD
HR 2616
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
On Passage Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-184 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll184 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-183 May 20, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll183 US-GOV-PD
HR 1993
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-182 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll182 US-GOV-PD
S 1003
Lulu’s Law
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-181 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll181 US-GOV-PD
S 2393
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-180 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll180 US-GOV-PD
HR 5317
Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-179 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll179 US-GOV-PD
HR 4544
American Access to Banking Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-178 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll178 US-GOV-PD
HR 3234
Keeping Deposits Local Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-177 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll177 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1299
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-176 May 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll176 US-GOV-PD
HR 8469
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…
On Passage Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-175 May 15, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll175 US-GOV-PD
On Agreeing to the Amendment Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-174 May 15, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll174 US-GOV-PD
HR 8365
Monitor Accountability Act
On Passage Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-173 May 14, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll173 US-GOV-PD

Campaign finance

2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate

Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD

ReceiptsSpendingCashDebtRefundsSelf-fundingNet receipts
$790,625$919,328 $90,841$1,839

2024 · Itemized receipts loaded

Period Jan 3, 2023–Dec 12, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 5:59 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD

Gross receipts loadedRefunds/reversals loadedNet receipts loaded
$981,774$10,000$971,774

Largest itemized receipts

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

Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.

Outside spending

Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.

CyclePositionItemized spending loadedPeriod / as ofCoverageSource
2024Oppose $750 (1 records) Dec 22, 2023–Dec 22, 2023 · as of Dec 22, 2023 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
2024Support $1,621 (18 records) Feb 1, 2023–Oct 18, 2024 · as of Oct 18, 2024 itemized partial FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD

Sponsored legislation (2 as lead sponsor)

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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