Press Releases
Chairman Aguilar: Welcome back to the least productive Congress in more than 90 years
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 Co-Chairs Veronica Escobar, Lori Trahan and Lauren Underwood on Extreme MAGA Republicans’ historic, unproductive Congress. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Before we begin, the Democratic Caucus had a successful election for the position of Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, and we’re excited to be joined today by … Continue Reading
November 16, 2023
Joint Leadership Statement On DNC Protest
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: Last night, Members of the House Democratic Caucus, hardworking staffers and dozens of guests from throughout the country were participating in an event inside the Democratic National Committee building when some protesters escalated their activity in a manner that exceeded a peaceful demonstration. We are thankful for the … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Joint House Democratic Leadership Statement On The Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement: From the very beginning of the Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics and try to find common ground with our Republican colleagues wherever possible, while pushing back against Republican extremism whenever necessary.That is the framework through which we will … Continue Reading
November 13, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: It's going to take Democrats and Republicans to prevent a shutdown
NEW YORK - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined MSNBC's Morning Joe with Mika Brzezinski, Jonathan Lemire, Elise Jordan, and Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the looming government shutdown. MIKA BRZEZINSKI: Speaker Mike Johnson is indicating that there is insufficient evidence at the moment to begin formal impeachment proceedings against President Biden. That's according to The Washington Post, citing people who attended a closed door meeting with House GOP moderates last … Continue Reading
November 07, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: The only way forward is for both parties to come together
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference alongside DPCC Co-Chair Lauren Underwood and House Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force Co-Chair Mikie Sherrill on the MAGA Republican chaos preventing lifesaving aid to Israel and putting the country on a collision course for a government shutdown. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. If there was any doubt that House Republicans have completely abandoned bipartisanship … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are committed to defending democracy abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on House Republicans’ extreme and unprecedented demands to condition aid to Israel. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Pleased to be joined with Vice Chair Ted Lieu this morning. I wanted to say that House Democrats are committed to defending democracy abroad and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our allies. America's leadership on the world stage is being threatened. I said this … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans have put their names behind an election-denying MAGA extremist
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives nominating Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker. Below is a full transcript of his remarks. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore. I noticed a little bit more of a smile on your face today than we have in the past. [Applause] Mr. Speaker, I rise today at the direction of the Democratic Caucus to place into nomination for the position … Continue Reading
October 24, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans must end the chaos and dysfunction so we can get back to work
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference alongside Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski to urge a bipartisan path forward out of the Republican-manufactured chaos. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. It's a pleasure to be joined, as always, by Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, and two amazing Members of the Democratic Caucus, Jahana Hayes and Nikki Budzinski. Chaos and dysfunction continue to … Continue Reading
October 18, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats want to open up the People’s House
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar joined MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes to discuss House Democrats' unity behind Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his vision for a bipartisan path forward while rejecting MAGA Extremist Jim Jordan. CHRIS HAYES: Congressman, I know that you, obviously folks on the Democratic side are not being you know, you're not part of the plan here. This is a sort of a partisan affair or has been up until now. Do you have an understanding of what … Continue Reading
October 18, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Leader Jeffries has the support to be the Speaker this country needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives nominating Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker. Below is a full transcript of his remarks. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Mr. Speaker Pro [Tempore], I rise today at the direction of the House Democratic Caucus to place into nomination for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Hakeem Jeffries of New York. [Applause] Here we are … Continue Reading
October 17, 2023
Chairman Aguilar Nominates Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives nominating Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker. Below is a full transcript of his remarks. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Mr. Speaker Pro [Tempore], with great respect for this institution, as Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, I am directed by the vote of that Caucus to present for election to the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the name … Continue Reading
October 13, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans can bend a knee to extremism or they can join House Democrats on a bipartisan path forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and House Democrats for a press conference calling on House Republicans to work with House Democrats to end their Republican-manufactured crisis. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you so much to the Democratic Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, to our Democratic Whip, Katherine Clark, for their amazing leadership through these times. It's been ten days without a Speaker … Continue Reading
October 11, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are committed to the safety, security and prosperity of the State of Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference alongside House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks and Vice Ranking Member Kathy Manning to reiterate House Democrats’ commitment to Israel and ending the Extreme MAGA Republican chaos. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. It was a productive but somber, bipartisan Member briefing this morning, followed by the Democratic Caucus meeting, all of us grappling … Continue Reading
October 10, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar and Vice Chair Lieu on House Democrats Unanimously Voting to Renominate Leader Jeffries as Speaker
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement after House Democrats unanimously voted to renominate Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the Caucus Organizational Meeting: “Tonight, House Democrats unanimously voted to renominate Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House.“Leader Jeffries’ vision for a responsible, bipartisan governing coalition is the only … Continue Reading
October 10, 2023
Chairman Aguilar, Leader Schumer in Univision Op-Ed: Democrats in Congress Remain Focused on Delivering for Latino Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer published the following op-ed in Univision in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month: "Latino history is, and always will be, American history, and we celebrate this rich history during Hispanic Heritage Month. Since before our nation was founded, Latino stories have been woven into the fabric of America, and with each passing generation a new chapter is written. This month, we take stock … Continue Reading
October 08, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are leading, House Republicans can't govern
LA JOLLA, CA — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos to discuss House Democrats' commitment to move forward from the Extreme MAGA Republican chaos and work in a bipartisan way to deliver for American families. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: Congressman Aguilar, thank you for joining us this morning. You just heard Ken Buck right there say that he wants the Republican Conference to come to an agreement on spending before they elect a … Continue Reading
October 03, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the House Voting to Remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement on the House of Representatives voting to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker: “Today is a sad and solemn day for our nation and for the House of the Representatives. Our constituents did not send us to Washington to be distracted by the chaos and dysfunction on the other side of the aisle. “For over ten months, House Democrats have stood together in our work to put People Over Politics - to … Continue Reading
October 02, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on Laphonza Butler's Senate Appointment
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom appointing Laphonza Butler to the United States Senate: "I want to congratulate Laphonza Butler on this historic day for our state. I’m confident she will serve the people of California in the U.S. Senate with dignity and a deep commitment to our shared values. I am excited to work with her, alongside Senator Alex Padilla, to put People Over Politics as House Democrats … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
Joint House Democratic Leadership Statement on Passage of the Continuing Resolution
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: "From the beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary. "On the House Floor, we passed a spending bill that meets the needs of hardworking American taxpayers … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats delivered and put People Over Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for a leadership press conference to highlight how House Democratic unity kept the government from shutting down. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, Whip Clark. I want to start by thanking Whip Clark and the floor team who helped guide our efforts and guide our success, what you saw here today. And to Leader Jeffries, who spoke so eloquently on the House … Continue Reading