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Pete Aguilar is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 31st congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served in Congress since January 6, 2015. Aguilar has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during his tenure. He has also been active in advocating for voting rights and addressing climate change.
If anything, my former chairman, when I was on Armed Services, is consistent. He is right. He has continued to oppose this amendment in the past. But what I ask is: Why not have a 30-year estimate? We have one for the Navy. We have one for…
For decades, our Nation's nuclear weapons and triad have provided us with strategic deterrence against nuclear war and the existential threat it represents. And as is often said, it is essential that these weapons and delivery systems be…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title XVI, add the following new section: SEC. 1673. MODIFICATION TO CONGRESSIONAL…
I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 11 printed in…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act, or the ADVANCE Act. The ADVANCE Act will allow Active Duty servicemembers…
Earlier this year, we watched President Donald Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan ram their healthcare bill through the House of Representatives before it even had a cost analysis. It didn't take long for us to learn why. It will strip over 20…
I was not present for votes on Thursday, June 8, 2017 because of a family obligation. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall No. 295, on Agreeing to the Hensarling Amendment; ``no'' on rollcall No. 296, on Agreeing to…
Today I rise to recognize Al Karnig, a dedicated and passionate member of the San Bernardino community who served as president for California State University, San Bernardino, for 15 years. Dr. Karnig was a fierce advocate for our…
Here are the facts: the Affordable Care Act covered over 20 million Americans. The House Republicans' bill will strip 24 million people of their health care. I have received thousands of calls, emails, and social media messages regarding…
Last week I introduced the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act, the REPORT Act. It creates a legal requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the United States Attorney…
For over 6 years, we have watched House Republicans attack the Affordable Care Act. The law may not be perfect, but Republicans can't ignore the fact that the ACA has allowed 30 million Americans to access affordable health care. Calls and…
I was not present for votes on Friday, December 2, 2016 because I was home in San Bernardino, CA to mark the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack in our community. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 600…
Mahalo, Ms. Gabbard. I appreciate the gentlewoman from Hawaii yielding to me to talk about my colleague and my friend Mark Takai. As I stand here in aloha attire, I am sure my colleague would admire my dress, yet shake his head at my tie…
Today, I rise to talk about an issue that has affected my community in San Bernardino very personally and continues to impact our neighborhoods on almost a daily basis: gun violence. Over the past several weeks, Americans have stood…
We just heard that, on those measures, they have reached a bipartisan agreement to at least allow votes. When will this Chamber do the same? When will we work to address meaningful solutions rather than acting on recycled bills from months…
Today, I rise to speak on something that, frankly, I am sick and tired of having to discuss: House Republicans' refusal to address our Nation's gun violence epidemic. On December 2, I will never forget how I felt as I walked off this House…
I would like to thank the chairman and the ranking member for adding this amendment to the en bloc package, and to staff for their coordination and effort. My amendment would increase funding for the Information Assurance Scholarship…
Today I rise to call on House Republicans to halt their proceedings to file an anti-immigrant amicus brief with the Supreme Court on behalf of the entire House of Representatives. The document in question hasn't even been made public, and…
While climate change affects us all, this is incredibly personal for me, and the community that I represent.
I represent the city of San Bernardino where the incident was last month, and obviously it could have gone a different way.
And thank you for citing the threat to the concentrated population of Korea, because actually what you are saying is the capital Seoul has a population of nearly 20 million people, very compact, very much at risk.
Today I rise to call attention to the issue of gun violence that has seized our Nation. A little over a month ago, my hometown of San Bernardino fell victim to gun violence and was added to a list that no community wants to join: Aurora…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. The terrorist attack in my district killed 14 and injured 22. Responding to the attack were the brave men and women from the San Bernardino Police and other first responders. I look forward to working…
Today I rise with a heavy heart to pay tribute to the 14 innocent lives lost on December 2 in San Bernardino, California, in the terrorism attack at the Inland Regional Center. In the wake of this terrorist act, our San Bernardino…
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