Juan Vargas
Democrat Representative, District 52, California
11 bills313 cosponsored$791K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
Education
Career
- “he married Adrienne D'Ascoli and they returned to San Diego where Juan worked as an attorney with the law firm of Luce, Forward, Hamilton and Scripps” source
- “Juan went on to serve as Vice President of External Affairs for Safeco Insurance and Vice President of Corporate Legal for Liberty Mutual Group” source
Public service
- “In 2000, Juan was elected by a wide margin to the California State Assembly” source
- “In 2010, Juan answered the call to return to public service and was elected to the California State Senate.” source
- “Juan was elected to the San Diego City Council in 1993” source
- “Juan was first elected to the United States Congress in 2012” source
Family
- “Two years later, he married Adrienne D'Ascoli” source
Also stated
- “As a young adult, Juan entered the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order, where he worked with disadvantaged communities” source
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Legislation
HR 10794cosponsor
To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1618cosponsor
Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HCONRES 123cosponsor
Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1593cosponsor
Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10612cosponsor
To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1545cosponsor
Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10438cosponsor
To establish high-quality dual language immersion programs in low-income communities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HR 10436cosponsor
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10437cosponsor
To improve the English language and literacy skills of English language learners and their families, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1533cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HRES 1524cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10251cosponsor
Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10256cosponsor
Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10255cosponsor
Penalties for Polluters Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10297cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10149sponsor
For the relief of Maria Cordova.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10045cosponsor
To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9929cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Voting Record
270 yea387 nay16 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Juan C. VargasDemocratic· this member$791K raised
- Frances Yasmeen MotiwallaDemocratic$6K raised
- Jeffery BelleRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$791K
Small donors $428Large individual $251KPACs $538K
Spent $555KCash $327K
2024 cycle$791K
Small donors $2KLarge individual $211KPACs $576K
Spent $919KCash $91K
2022 cycle$943K
Small donors $1KLarge individual $250KPACs $569K
Spent $793KCash $220K
2020 cycle$800K
Small donors $2KLarge individual $142KPACs $615K
Spent $802KCash $70K
2018 cycle$879K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $187KPACs $678K
Spent $887KCash $72K
2016 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $3KLarge individual $221KPACs $783K
Spent $1.1MCash $80K
2014 cycle$761K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $164KPACs $589K
Spent $802KCash $11K
2012 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $13KLarge individual $370KPACs $629K
Spent $1.0MCash $51K
2010 cycle$750
Small donors $0Large individual $0PACs $0
Spent $740Cash $52
Committees
House Committee on Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- Financial Institutions
- National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10794: To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HRES 1618: Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HCONRES 123: Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HRES 1593: Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10612: To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HRES 1545: Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10437: To improve the English language and literacy skills of English language learners and their families, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
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HR 10438: To establish high-quality dual language immersion programs in low-income communities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10436: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
HRES 1533: Honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 522025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 522023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 512021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 512019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 512017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 512015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 512013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
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