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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 7567
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-147 Apr 30, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll147 US-GOV-PD
On Agreeing to the Amendment Yea house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-146 Apr 30, 2026 Agreed to U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll146 US-GOV-PD
On Agreeing to the Amendment Yea house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-145 Apr 30, 2026 Agreed to U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll145 US-GOV-PD
On Agreeing to the Amendment Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-144 Apr 30, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll144 US-GOV-PD
SCONRES 33
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-143 Apr 29, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll143 US-GOV-PD
S 1318
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-142 Apr 29, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll142 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1224
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-141 Apr 29, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll141 US-GOV-PD
On Ordering the Previous Question Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-140 Apr 29, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll140 US-GOV-PD
HR 227
Clergy Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-139 Apr 27, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll139 US-GOV-PD
HR 7959
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-138 Apr 27, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll138 US-GOV-PD
HR 5587
HEATS Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-137 Apr 23, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll137 US-GOV-PD
HR 6387
FIRE Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-136 Apr 22, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll136 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-135 Apr 22, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll135 US-GOV-PD
HR 4690
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
On Passage Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-134 Apr 22, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll134 US-GOV-PD
On Motion to Recommit Yea house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-133 Apr 22, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll133 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1182
Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-132 Apr 22, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll132 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1189
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-131 Apr 22, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll131 US-GOV-PD
On Ordering the Previous Question Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-130 Apr 22, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll130 US-GOV-PD
S 1020
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which…
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-129 Apr 21, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll129 US-GOV-PD
HR 2493
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-128 Apr 21, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll128 US-GOV-PD
HR 5201
Kari's Law Reporting Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-127 Apr 21, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll127 US-GOV-PD
HR 5200
Emergency Reporting Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-126 Apr 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll126 US-GOV-PD
HR 1681
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Yea house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-125 Apr 20, 2026 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll125 US-GOV-PD
HRES 1175
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to…
On Agreeing to the Resolution Nay house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-124 Apr 17, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll124 US-GOV-PD
On Agreeing to the Amendment Nay house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-123 Apr 17, 2026 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll123 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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