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Juan Vargas

Juan Vargas

DDemocratCA-52 · Representative
49
/ 100
Below Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone0
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency32
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
18
Total Statements
8
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
13
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 7Taxes: 6Immigration: 4Trade: 3Veterans: 3Civil Rights: 2LGBTQ: 2Defense: 2Foreign Policy: 1Infrastructure: 1Healthcare: 1Education: 1Social Security: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 15Ceremonial: 2Urgent: 1

Statements (18)

Floor Speech2026-05-21TaxesEnvironmentVeterans
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HAROLD K. BROWN

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HAROLD K. BROWN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3716] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
END CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDS

END CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2755-H2761] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-25CeremonialEnvironment
CELEBRATING WILLIAM L. "BILL" McVEDA

CELEBRATING WILLIAM L. "BILL" McVEDA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-01-15CeremonialImmigrationCivil Rights
HONORING LIFE OF MATEO CAMARILLO

HONORING LIFE OF MATEO CAMARILLO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H911] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-12-19ImmigrationTaxes
HONORING NHAN LE

HONORING NHAN LE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1236] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2025-03-24
A view of the District

A view of the District A view of the District Image or Video Image admin Mon, 03/24/2025 - 11:01

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Press Release2025-01-03EnvironmentTrade
Internships

Internships Internships admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 WASHINGTON, DC In my Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring, and summer semesters for college students. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run from 9:00 AM to 5:00…

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Press Release2025-01-03Defense
Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations Military Academy Nominations admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your representative, each year I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. Members of…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Taking the Oath of Office

Taking the Oath of Office Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary New Members of the 119th Congress to participate In the oath of office ceremony. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesTrade
Tours

Tours Tours admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 US CAPITOL TOURS Constituents planning a trip to Washington, D.C. may schedule a tour of the U.S. Capitol building directly with my office. Our office is able to give staff-led tours Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00am to 3:30pm. Please…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Newest Members of Congress

Newest Members of Congress Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary Newly elected Members join seated Members in the 119th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03
119th United States Congress Convenes

119th United States Congress Convenes 119th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary The 119th Congress convenes in January of 2025, and will conclude in January of 2027. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03Environment
US Flag Request

US Flag Request US Flag Request admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Flag Order Form If you would like to order a U.S. flag from our office, please use the flag order form to calculate the price and shipping costs. Flags are available in different sizes and fabrics. All flag purchases include a dedication…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance

Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 The following resources are for people seeking information or assistance applying for Federal Grants. Please contact our office for additional information or assistance. USA.gov Benefits,…

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Help with a Federal Agency

Help with a Federal Agency Help with a Federal Agency admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we…

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Floor Speech2023-02-10TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
RECOGNIZING MS. JOANNA SANSOTERRA, OUTSTANDING VETERAN ADVOCATE IN THE 52ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RECOGNIZING MS. JOANNA SANSOTERRA, OUTSTANDING VETERAN ADVOCATE IN THE 52ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E117-E118] From the…

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Floor Speech2023-02-10LGBTQ
RECOGNIZING MR. ALEX VILLAFUERTE, OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER IN THE 52ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RECOGNIZING MR. ALEX VILLAFUERTE, OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER IN THE 52ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E116-E117] From the Congressional…

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Floor Speech2023-02-10UrgentImmigrationEnvironment
RECOGNIZING MS. MARISA UGARTE, OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE IN THE 52ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RECOGNIZING MS. MARISA UGARTE, OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE IN THE 52ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E115] From the Congressional Record…

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