Press Releases
Chairman Aguilar on Squawk Box: This isn't an either or discussion. This is about delivering lower costs to people and bringing true accountability.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined CNBC’s Squawk Box with hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen to discuss how Democrats will work to deliver lower costs and affordable healthcare in the majority while holding the Trump administration accountable for the corruption that’s costing American taxpayers. You can watch the full interview here and read the transcript of the Chairman's interview below. ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Welcome back to Squawk Box. … Continue Reading
November 10, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats heard the American people loud and clear, and we stand ready to deliver.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference celebrating House Democrats’ taking back the majority and highlighting how they’ll work to lower costs, protect healthcare and root out corruption. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: So thrilled to be joined with the Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene. We … Continue Reading
November 09, 2026
Chairman Aguilar on Meet the Press NOW: We are focused on lowering costs for the American public, but we also want to root out corruption and hold the crooks accountable.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined NBC’s Meet the Press NOW to discuss Democrats’ affordability agenda and focus on holding the Trump administration accountable for the corruption that’s making life more expensive for hardworking Americans. You can watch the full interview here and read the transcript of the Chairman's interview below. RYAN NOBLES: Joining me now is Congressman Pete Aguilar of California. He’s currently the Chair of the House … Continue Reading
September 17, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans are nowhere to be found when the American public is asking for help.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for a press conference after House Republicans canceled votes and left town while Americans face a cost-of-living crisis. You can watch the full press availability here and read the transcript of the Chairman’s remarks below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, Whip Clark. Thank you, Leader Jeffries. Thank all of you for being here, because I know House … Continue Reading
September 15, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: While Republicans fail to act, Democrats are offering real solutions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out House Republicans for sending Congress home early instead of working to lower costs or rein in AI development. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, everyone. Welcome back. There's a lot of news. I’m pleased to be joined by the Vice Chair, who will take all the tough questions for today. But I … Continue Reading
September 01, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans continue to cave to Donald Trump and will always rubberstamp his costly agenda.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for their harmful agenda, which is driving up costs across the board. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Welcome back, everyone. We hope everybody had a productive August. That goes not just for the members, but for all of you as well. A time to recharge and to look ahead. For our … Continue Reading
July 23, 2026
Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus, Democratic Leadership on Mace Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)—along with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following joint statement on Rep. Nancy Mace’s resolution that would effectively abolish the … Continue Reading
July 21, 2026
Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on Republican Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: The House Republican continuing resolution gives the Trump administration even more power over the federal budget and fails to block funding for Donald Trump’s violent mass deportation machine. Their my-way-or-the-highway approach has consistently failed to address the high cost of living or meet the needs of the American people. This … Continue Reading
July 21, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are choosing a war over healthcare for the American people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle held a press conference calling out Republicans’ budget bill for bankrolling Trump’s reckless war with Iran and failing to lower costs for working families. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. We’ve got a busy week ahead. But of course, of all the things that Republican … Continue Reading
July 21, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: The Dream and Promise Act is essential. It’s about doing right by people who have given everything to build a better life here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Representative Sylvia Garcia and House Democrats for a press conference announcing the American Dream and Promise Act discharge petition. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript of the Chairman’s remarks below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you so much, Sylvia. I want to thank Sylvia and our members here, our caucus chairs, … Continue Reading
July 16, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Republicans consistently put billionaires’ interests over the needs of hardworking Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Co-Chairs Lori Trahan and Lauren Underwood, House Democrats and Protect Our Care for a press conference highlighting the growing Republican healthcare crisis after Trump and Congressional Republicans cut more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and failed to extend the ACA tax credits. You can watch the full press conference here and read the … Continue Reading
July 14, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Republicans in Washington continue to fail the American people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for ignoring the needs of hardworking Americans who are struggling to survive in this economy. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. So thankful to be joined by Vice Chair Ted Lieu as always. As we reconvene this week, one thing remains incredibly clear to us: Republicans in … Continue Reading
July 09, 2026
House Democratic Caucus Announces Defend The 14th Amendment Task Force As Trump Administration Continues Its Assault On Civil Liberties
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the 158th anniversary of the 14th Amendment’s ratification on July 9, 1868, the House Democratic Caucus today launched the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force, co-chaired by Reps. Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Emily Randall (WA-06), Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10). The Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force will engage experts and convene Members to defend the Constitution, coordinate oversight and public education campaigns and … Continue Reading
June 30, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Trump and Republicans may always put billionaires first, but House Democrats will always put you first, the American people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair Debbie Dingell and Co-Chairs Maxwell Frost, Lori Trahan and Lauren Underwood held a press conference to mark one year of Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, which ripped away healthcare and food assistance from millions of hardworking Americans to give billionaires and giant corporations a tax cut. You can watch the full press conference here and … Continue Reading
June 25, 2026
Chairman Aguilar on the Anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson and House Democrats to mark the four-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. You can read the transcript of the Chairman’s remarks below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: I want to thank all of the members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, people like Jamie Raskin, Lucy McBath and Robin Kelly. This is all very personal to each one of us, but I want to … Continue Reading
June 25, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Democrats will continue to step up and speak out and lead with legislation to ensure that individuals with TPS status have the certainty and security that they deserve.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for a press conference following the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump administration to terminate TPS designation for Haiti and Syria. You can read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: I want to thank Juan Vargas from California, and of course, Sylvia Garcia for her leadership on this issue, and we heard from Congresswoman Laura Gillen, who carried Democratic legislation … Continue Reading
June 24, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: We won’t stop until reproductive freedom is the law of the land.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Reproductive Freedom Caucus Co-Chairs Diana Degette and Ayanna Pressley and House Democrats for a press conference marking the fourth anniversary since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, Mr. Leader. I want to begin by thanking Co-Chairs DeGette and … Continue Reading
June 24, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: While House Republicans ignore Americans' kitchen table concerns, Democrats are facing them head-on.
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’ track record of broken promises and refusal to put working Americans first. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, everyone. First, I want to congratulate all the winners from last night's primaries in New York, Utah and Maryland. Democrats are one step closer to … Continue Reading
June 23, 2026
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the Congressional Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which now goes to President Trump’s desk for his signature: “Having an affordable, reliable place to call home opens doors for hardworking Americans. Whether that’s growing a family, building a business, or becoming ingrained in a community, housing is a pathway to opportunity and to the American Dream. For far too long, … Continue Reading
June 15, 2026
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the 14th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement on the 14th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, affirming House Democrats' commitment to protecting Dreamers from Republican attacks on immigrants: “Fourteen years ago, the creation of the DACA program gave young people who were brought to this country as children the opportunity to live, work and build a life in the greatest nation on earth. “Dreamers … Continue Reading