Press Releases
Chairman Aguilar: The MAGA Madness in the House Continues
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference on House Republicans’ leading the country towards a government shutdown to hurt President Biden politically and help re-elect Donald Trump. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, pleased to be joined by Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene. We’re grateful for her leadership and to welcome her back here. Here we are again. The MAGA madness in the … Continue Reading
September 18, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the Retirement of Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton’s retirement announcement: “Today, and every day, we are so proud to call Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton a colleague. We join the outpouring of support from across Virginia and the country after the news of her diagnosis. Jennifer is a devoted mother, spouse, friend and advocate, in addition to her more than two-decade career of public service. Her service on behalf … Continue Reading
September 15, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar released the following statement on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month: “From our nation’s founding, to its present and into its bright future, Hispanic heritage is American heritage. This month, and always, the House Democratic Caucus comes together to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and countless contributions of our Latino communities. Latinos have made an indelible mark on our nation in the … Continue Reading
September 13, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans are threatening our nation's economic progress by doubling down on their hostage-taking tactics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on House Republicans’ illegitimate impeachment effort against President Biden and their demands to shut down the government. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, pleased to be joined by Vice Chair Ted Lieu after we left our Democratic Caucus meeting this morning. House Democrats start this September period focused on the most pressing concerns of everyday Americans. We’ve been out … Continue Reading
August 27, 2023
Joint House Democratic Leadership Statement on the Shooting in Jacksonville
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement: "The racist shooting in Jacksonville is the inevitable consequence of reckless public officials who coddle right-wing extremists, whitewash painful parts of our history and flood our communities with weapons of war. "Hate crimes, antisemitic attacks and anti-Asian violence are on the rise. Neo-Nazis … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Our economic agenda is working and the middle class is growing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference alongside DPCC Chair Joe Neguse and Appropriations Committee Vice Ranking Member Grace Meng on House Democrats’ accomplishments and commitment to putting People Over Politics ahead of the August district work period. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Pleased to be joined by colleagues here today, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, DPCC Chair Joe Neguse and the Appropriations Vice … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Extreme MAGA Republicans are leading the country toward a reckless government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference alongside Representatives Raul Ruiz and Mikie Sherrill on how House Democrats are delivering for veterans through the historic PACT Act while extreme MAGA Republicans threaten veterans’ benefits through a reckless government shutdown. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, good morning. Pleased to be joined with colleagues, Congressman Raul Ruiz and Congresswoman Mikie Sherril. We begin … Continue Reading
July 16, 2023
Joint House Democratic Leadership Statement on the Relationship Between the United States and Israel
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement:"Israel is not a racist state. As a Jewish and Democratic nation, Israel was founded 75 years ago on the principle of complete equality of social and political rights for all of its citizens irrespective of religion, race or sex, as codified in its Declaration of Independence. America and Israel have a … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: “Extreme MAGA Republicans have chosen to hijack the historically bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act to continue attacking reproductive freedom and jamming their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people.House Republicans have turned what should be a meaningful investment in our men and women in … Continue Reading
July 12, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats and the Biden-Harris Administration have built a resilient economic recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a leadership press conference on how Bidenomics and House Democrats’ People Over Politics agenda are growing the economy and middle class. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Thank you for joining us. House Democrats are united and energized. Inflation has now decreased for 12 months in a row. The unemployment rate dropped, once again, to 3.6 percent. Wages are … Continue Reading
July 10, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the Retirement of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Grace Napolitano’s retirement announcement: “For nearly 25 years, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano has been a steadfast champion for working families in the San Gabriel Valley and across Southern California. Whether through her work on the Transportation Committee or leadership as Co-Chair of the Mental Health Caucus and former Chair of the Congressional … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: We can pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and codify the right to an abortion into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) author Judy Chu, Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Diana DeGette and Barbara Lee, Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Lois Frankel and other House Democrats to mark one year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision and announce a discharge petition for the … Continue Reading
June 21, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans continue to waste the American people’s time with right-wing conspiracy theories
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar spoke on the House Floor to stand up against House Republicans’ baseless resolution to censure Congressman Adam Schiff. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Mister Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to the resolution. It is shameful that the temporary Republican majority continues to waste the American people’s time with baseless accusations and right-wing conspiracy theories. Instead of joining House Democrats to … Continue Reading
June 21, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are focused on kitchen table issues that will grow the middle class
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference on House Democrats’ work to grow the middle class while House Republicans waste time on conspiracy theories and defending the twice-impeached, twice-indicted former President. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you so much for being here. Good morning. House Democrats are focused on kitchen table issues that will grow the middle class. We continue to talk about … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: The House Republican Conference is in Shambles
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference on House Republicans' inability to govern. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, good morning. The House Republican Conference is in shambles. They’ve barely gained control of the floor and we head into a week, and they jump headfirst into defending the corrupt leader of their party. Let’s be clear about one thing: House Republicans will stick … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: After House Republicans tried to default, the Biden-Harris economy continues to grow
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference on the economic progress led by the Biden-Harris Administration and House Democrats despite House Republicans' attempts to force the country to default and cause a job-killing recession. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Thank you for joining us today. Vice Chair Lieu and I are happy to be here, and we’re happy to preside over the House Democratic Caucus … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: President Biden, House Democrats stood up for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Leadership held a press conference on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, which avoids a devastating default while protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other vital programs for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. We just completed a Caucus meeting with the White House negotiators and presenters, and it was a very thoughtful, comprehensive, clear-eyed discussion about the moment that we are in and, of course, … Continue Reading
May 24, 2023
Chairman Aguilar Announces House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during Older Americans Month, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar announced the Task Force on Aging and Families. Chaired by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Doris Matsui (CA-07), with Co-Chairs Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Vice Chairs Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), John B. Larson (CT-01) and Mark Pocan (WI-02), the Task Force will continue advancing policies and initiatives that improve the quality of life for older … Continue Reading
May 23, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Speaker McCarthy needs to get serious before he sends the country spiraling into a recession
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference on Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s latest extremist demands in debt ceiling negotiations that are taking the nation closer to a devastating default. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Always pleased to be joined by the Vice Chair, who will answer all your difficult questions. As I've said before from this podium, Speaker McCarthy is beholden to the most extreme members of … Continue Reading
May 16, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Where are the so-called moderate Republicans?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference with DPCC Chair Joe Neguse and Co-Chair Veronica Escobar on House Republicans and Speaker Kevin McCarthy putting their extremist demands in debt ceiling negotiations over the needs of everyday Americans. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, everyone. Honored to be joined by some of my colleagues here. [The] usual – Vice Chair Ted Lieu, but also our Democratic … Continue Reading