Press Releases
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
May 12, 2023
Chairman Aguilar Announces House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar announced the Poverty Task Force to help further the Caucus’ goal of advancing policies and initiatives that help reduce poverty for children and families across America. The Task Force is chaired by Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-12). “America’s prosperity depends on making sure everyone has the opportunity to succeed,” said Chairman Aguilar. “House Democrats are committed to protecting and … Continue Reading
May 10, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: MAGA Republicans are driving the country to default
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference on House Republicans and Speaker Kevin McCarthy holding the American people hostage and driving the country to a devastating default. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Pleased to be joined with Vice Chair Ted Lieu today. House Republicans, over the past two weeks, have been on the defensive. The American people are outraged that House Republicans voted to cut … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: The extreme MAGA Republican circus is in town with Speaker McCarthy’s sideshow, the Default on America Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference with House Committee on Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal, House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle, DPCC Chair Joe Neguse and DPCC Co-Chair Lauren Underwood on extreme MAGA Republicans’ Default on America Act (DOA). CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, everyone. Pleasure to be joined by my colleagues today, and it is no secret … Continue Reading
April 18, 2023
Chair Aguilar: House Republicans need to put aside their extremism and start governing on behalf of the American people
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference with Reps. Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Pat Ryan (NY-19) on the need to put Kids Over Guns and House Republican attacks on reproductive freedom. CHAIR AGUILAR: Good morning. We’ve hit 100 days of House Republicans in the majority and the American people have very little to show for it. The steady progress we’re making—jobs are up, … Continue Reading
March 28, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats Reject Polluters Over People Act, Pledge Action on Gun Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference with Reps. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) on House Democrats putting People Over Politics on gun safety legislation and House Republicans putting Polluters Over People. CHAIR AGUILAR: Good morning. Thank you for joining, and I appreciate my colleagues joining me here today as well. We want to start with the … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are prepared to defend the ACA and the millions of Americans who rely on it for health insurance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference with Reps. Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) celebrating the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). CHAIRMAN PETE AGUILAR: Vice Chair Lieu and I are joined by two amazing new Members who joined in the 118th Congress, Glenn Ivey from Maryland and Jill Tokuda from Hawaii. I asked them to come and share how their community has … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
Statement From Chairman Pete Aguilar on President Biden’s Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Pete Aguilar, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement on President Biden’s budget: “Teachers and firefighters should not pay more in taxes than billionaires. The commitment we make to our seniors through Social Security and Medicare should be ironclad. Prescription drugs, health insurance and child care should be more affordable. We can reduce the deficit while still investing in the American economy and American … Continue Reading
March 08, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: It's time for Speaker McCarthy and House Republicans to put out their plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a leadership press conference on the failure of House Republicans to release their budget plan. CHAIRMAN PETE AGUILAR: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. I know we saw a lot of you last week, as well, at the Democratic Issues Conference, where we enjoyed a very productive session. We heard from subject matter experts, members of the President’s Cabinet, senior administration … Continue Reading
March 01, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: The unity of purpose, the unity of strength that is the House Democratic Caucus will be on display
BALTIMORE, MD – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Assistant Leader James E. Clyburn, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, DPCC Chair Joe Neguse and Congressman Kweisi Mfume held a press conference to open the House Democrats 2023 Issues Conference. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, folks. Thank you so much for being here. I appreciate being joined by the members of the Democratic leadership team. Special thanks to Vice Chair Lieu, … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
Chairman Aguilar Names Rep. Jared Huffman Chair of Committee on Caucus Procedures, Appoints Committee Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar today named members to the Committee on Caucus Procedures, including Chair Jared Huffman (CA-2). The Committee on Caucus Procedures is responsible for evaluating and recommending changes to Caucus rules to best reflect and enhance the diversity and effectiveness of House Democrats. “Jared is a proven consensus builder and I’m confident that his leadership will help us continue building a more … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
Statement From Chairman Pete Aguilar on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Pete Aguilar, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight, working families saw President Biden and House Democrats’ historic economic progress on full display. The American Dream is more secure for future generations because of the momentum we’ve created together. Wages are up, inflation is down and more Americans are working than ever before. For the … Continue Reading
February 02, 2023
Statement from Chairman Pete Aguilar on the vote to remove Rep. Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Pete Aguilar, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement on the vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee: “Before voting to create a single job, before voting to lower costs by one penny, House Republicans are prioritizing political vendettas and catering to the most extreme elements of their party. Congresswoman Omar deserves to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. She has the … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: McCarthy needs to say exactly what his values are and release his budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference commemorating the 83rd anniversary of the first Social Security check being issued amid House Republican calls for cuts to Social Security and Medicare. CHAIRMAN PETE AGUILAR: Good morning, everyone. Joined with Vice Chair Ted Lieu today and wanted to start by mentioning today is the 83rd anniversary of the first Social Security check being issued. On … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
Statement from Chairman Pete Aguilar on Memphis Police Department Footage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Pete Aguilar, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement on the Memphis Police Department's release of video footage surrounding the death of Tyre Nichols:“As the horrific video out of Memphis is released, House Democrats send our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Tyre Nichols. They deserve to be able to mourn this senseless tragedy in peace and privacy, without the glare of the public … Continue Reading
January 25, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Republicans in Congress want to hold veterans benefits hostage to enact Social Security and Medicare cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference with Reps. Yadira Caraveo (CO-8), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Hillary Scholten (MI-3) on protecting reproductive freedom and opposing the GOP plan to cut Social Security and Medicare. CHAIRMAN PETE AGUILAR: Morning everyone. First, I wanted to say on behalf of House Democrats our thoughts and prayers go out to the communities of Monterey … Continue Reading
January 10, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Republicans Have Chosen Division and Default
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference with House Committee on Appropriations Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, House Committee on Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal and House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle on the failure of House Republicans to address the concerns of everyday Americans. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. It's a pleasure to be with three of … Continue Reading