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@RepJuanVargas

Official Twitter account of Rep. Vargas, representing southern San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California's entire U.S.-Mexico border.

SD/Imperial Counties, CA
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Joined March 2013
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  1. 8 hours ago

    Excited to be appointed to both the Immigration & Border Issues and the Transportation, Infrastructure & Housing task forces to cont. working on issues affecting immigrant families in & around our nation. The is ready to push for our bold legislative agenda.

    From holding the Trump Admin accountable to empowering and fighting for communities across the US, the is ready to lead. Read our statement on our 116th Congress Task Forces - including the newly launched Women’s and Arts/Tech.
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  2. 9 hours ago

    Chisholm. Rainey. Tubbs Jones. Dellums. Owens. Hall. Langston. Jordan. Black History is American History

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  3. 14 hours ago

    The Trump Administration continues to deny the reality of climate change and it is up to the rest of us to save our planet. That’s why I look forward to cosponsoring the resolution for a green new deal being introduced by .

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  4. Feb 1

    Good news! After months of uncertainty, Friendship Circle, at the San Diego/Tijuana border, will re-open to the public this weekend. Friendship Circle can be accessed Saturdays and Sundays between 10AM-2PM.

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  5. Retweeted
    Jan 31

    🚨🚨Breaking News: The House will hold the first hearing on gun violence prevention in eight years! Stay tuned next Wednesday, February 6 at 10am ET because the House is finally taking action to prevent gun violence.

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  6. Jan 31

    I've said it once and I'll say it again: smart border security starts at our ports of entry.

    just made the largest fentanyl drug bust in history at a legal port of entry. Over 600 pounds of drugs hidden inside vegetables were driven into a checkpoint full of armed police and drug dogs. Tell me again how a wall will stop this?
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    Jan 30

    ‘[Trump] continues to address a complex, global issue with offensive, simplistic, and inadequate responses.’ — These border state reps know a wall won’t help the U.S., but there are modern solutions that will

    Border State Reps on Trump's Wall and the Border
    ‘[Trump] continues to address a complex, global issue with offensive, simplistic, and inadequate responses.’
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  8. Jan 30

    Yesterday was subcommittee selection day with ! This Congress, I’ll be serving on the Middle East, North Africa and International & the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade subcommittees. Ready to get to work .

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  9. Jan 28

    Thrilled that my FIND Trafficking Act has passed! Looking forward to seeing the same level of support from my colleagues in the Senate!

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  10. Jan 28

    I will be on the House Floor in just a few minutes to urge my colleagues to vote for my FIND Trafficking Act. Watch live on .

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  11. Jan 25

    I'm relieved our federal workers will soon see both their missed paychecks & get back to serving our country, but I cannot celebrate an announcement that is only a temporary fix.

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  12. Jan 25

    This is just another reminder that the is the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

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  13. Jan 25

    I'm thankful that in our community looks out for one another even when the President refuses to do his job. . (2/2)

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  14. Jan 25

    Trump Administrators (looking at you ) are clearly out of touch! American families are facing real struggles while living pay check to pay check. (1/2)

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  15. Jan 24

    We would love to welcome Team USA captain to our city! ⚽️🇺🇸

    Report: Landon Donovan to come out of retirement and play for San Diego Sockers
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  16. Jan 24

    . It’s simple…when Americans don’t get paid for working, it’s difficult to buy food or pay rent. & .

    "I don't quite understand why" federal workers are needing to go to food banks, says Secretary Wilbur Ross on CNBC.
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  17. Jan 23

    & I are doing our job, it’s time for & to do the same.

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  18. Jan 23

    Today I voted for HR 648, a bipartisan package to: ☑️ reopen the gov’t ☑️ pay our federal employees ☑️ & fund effective border security solutions, including $276 million for the Calexico Port of Entry

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  19. Jan 23

    According to Trump’s own advisor, our entire economy is suffering from the . 53,000 TSA workers, 42,000 Coast Guard active duty members, nearly 5,000 FBI employees, thousands of families, & our communities can’t afford another day without pay.

    NEW this morning from President Trumps’s CHIEF ECONOMIST: If the continues, we could end up with zero economic growth. Even ’ own advisers are saying we can’t afford another day of the .
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    Jan 22

    Today, is 1️⃣ month old. 1️⃣ month of federal workers keeping our skies, borders, & communities safe w/o pay 1️⃣ month of families unsure they can cover rent or food 1️⃣ month of holding the US economy hostage for an ineffective border wall

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