U.S. Representative for California’s 52nd District
Juan Vargas
Position · −0.40
- In office
- House 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 73% of the House - Breaks on
- International Affairs 29% · Education 8%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Bills on
- International Affairs · Finance and Financial Sector · Taxation
- Age
- 65
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Vargas has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 975 Credit Union Board Modernization Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Vargas’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Vargas breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Vargas voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- International Affairs 29% · 4 of 14 party 0%
- Education 8% · 1 of 12 party 0%
- Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 0%
See all 4 issues where Vargas has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Vargas broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/16/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 09/03/26 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/22/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/30/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Vargas is saying
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Called on DHS to end ICE enforcement activity around schools in San Diego County.
“Parents should be able to drop their children off at school without fearing detention, and students should be able to attend class without encountering federal immigration enforcement around their campus.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Rep. Juan Vargas Statement on Piker Comments
Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) released the following statement on streamer Hasan Piker's recent comments suggesting that American Jews are inviting violence against themselves and warning that “eventually someone will come around and take…
“Suggesting that anyone in this country would deserve to face violence just for expressing their beliefs is unacceptable. We're a diverse nation with a wide array of thoughts and opinions, and everyone should feel safe to share these without fear for their safety. Especially at a time where political violence and…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Vargas voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 335 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Vargas’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 10
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 9 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 14 sponsored billsSponsored 14 (House median 25) · cosponsored 403 (median 289), 41 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Finance and Financial Sector, Taxation.
- H.R. 10149 For the relief of Maria Cordova.Introduced Aug 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1418 Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.International Affairs · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9233 To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2777 Logan Avenue in San Diego, California, as the "Armando Rodriguez Post Office".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 185 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions".Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 13, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1269 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.International Affairs · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8316 Donald J. Trump Wealth Tax Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5340 To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.Housing and Community Development · Introduced Feb 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6497 Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity ActImmigration · Introduced Dec 5, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 23% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 34% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 32% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 34% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 55% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 25 | 52% | Pro |
| Commerce | 24 | 71% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 58% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 31% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Procedural | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DDiana DeGetteCO-198%agreement
- DJared HuffmanCA-298%agreement
- DDaniel S. GoldmanNY-1098%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Vargas most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Vargas’s campaign raised $569K: $136K (24%) from individuals and $431K (76%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $164K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Vargas
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 121.
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Trade association PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Vargas this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Compare Vargas’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-52Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-51Democrat2013–2023
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 52
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 65
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-8045
2467 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Chula Vista
- Website
- vargas.house.gov
- RepJuanVargas
- repjuanvargas
- YouTube
- RepJuanVargas
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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