Press Releases
Chairman Aguilar on Bloomberg: Our view is very simple—ICE and CBP should operate just like other law enforcement agencies around the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Bloomberg’s Balance of Power with hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz to discuss the House vote against Trump’s tariffs, the upcoming funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security and the Epstein files. You can watch the full interview here and read the transcript of the Chairman’s interview below. KAILEY LEINZ: Now, joining us live from Capitol Hill for more is Congressman Pete Aguilar of California, Chair … Continue Reading
February 10, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Democrats are focused on keeping our communities safe and making life more affordable for the American people. It's time Republicans finally join us in those efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling on Republicans to work with Democrats to reform ICE and remove Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Let me start by saying Democrats are more steadfast than ever in our demands to reform ICE and remove Kristi Noem. Every week, we learn more … Continue Reading
February 03, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Rather than making life more affordable for American families, Republicans decided to use their signature piece of legislation to give a blank check to Kristi Noem.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference to demand the removal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and concrete reforms at ICE and Border Patrol in order to protect American communities. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: I want to thank Vice Chair Ted Lieu, as always, for joining me. For over a year, Donald Trump and Kristi Noem have been … Continue Reading
January 21, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: One year in, the American people want to know when Donald Trump will finally put their needs first.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on how one year into Trump’s presidency, Americans are worse off and facing record-high costs. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Yesterday marked the first full year of the Trump administration—and it's clear Americans are worse off today with Donald Trump and Republicans’ leadership. And while it's … Continue Reading
January 13, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Nearly a year after Donald Trump and Republicans came into power, America is less safe and more expensive.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander and Derek Tran held a press conference on how while Donald Trump and Republicans are more focused on running other countries, Democrats are focused on delivering lower costs for Americans here at home. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. I'm … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats banded together and delivered this victory for the American people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for a press conference about the House passage of Democrats’ legislation to restore and extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript of the Chairman’s remarks below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: This is a victory for the American people, but I did want to thank Whip Clark, the whip team, the … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on Retirement Announcement of Congressman Steny Hoyer
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement on Congressman Steny Hoyer’s announcement that he will not seek another term in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Congressman Steny Hoyer will be remembered in American history as one of the most dedicated public servants, effective legislators and fierce fighters the House of Representatives has ever seen. For more than four decades in Congress, Steny Hoyer has committed himself to … Continue Reading
January 07, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: We need just a handful of Republicans to join us. I'm confident that we will get this done for the American people, because failure is not an option.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference about how Democrats are fighting to make America more affordable and prevent health care costs from skyrocketing. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning and Happy New Year. It's great to be with all of you and I’m joined with Vice Chair Lieu in welcoming you back. This is going to be a week here, but thanks to … Continue Reading
January 06, 2026
Chairman Aguilar on ABC News Live: This is another example of Donald Trump trying to whitewash what actually happened. We were there that day.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, and former member of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, joined ABC News Live with host Elizabeth Schulze to discuss the five year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection and the military strikes conducted by the U.S. in Venezuela. You can watch the full interview here and read the transcript of the Chairman’s interview below. ELIZABETH SCHULZE: Joining us now from … Continue Reading
January 06, 2026
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the Fifth Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, former member of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, released the following statement: “On January 6, 2021, Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection at the United States Capitol in an effort to steal the 2020 presidential election and halt the peaceful transfer of power. As a result of this tragic day, more than 100 police officers were injured and several lost … Continue Reading
January 06, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: We know Donald Trump is determined to whitewash what happened on January 6th. But try as he might, the facts have not changed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, and former member of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats for a hearing marking the five year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. You can watch the full hearing here and read the full transcript of the Chairman’s remarks below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, Ranking Member Raskin. It’s … Continue Reading
January 06, 2026
Chairman Aguilar on MS NOW: Donald Trump’s first act when he got to the White House was to pardon these 1,500 people who not only put folks at risk here in the Capitol, but these were bad people before they engaged in the insurrection.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, and former member of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, joined MS NOW’s Morning Joe with hosts Mika Brzezinski and Jonathan Lemire to discuss the five year anniversary of January 6th and the military strikes in Venezuela. You can watch the full interview here and read the full transcript of the Chairman’s interview below. MIKA BRZEZINSKI: Today marks five years … Continue Reading
December 18, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: Speaker Johnson, bring this bill to the floor right now.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for a press conference urging Speaker Mike Johnson to bring House Democrats’ discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits to the House Floor. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript of the Chairman’s remarks below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, everyone. All year, Democrats have been united in … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
Chairman Aguilar on Meet the Press NOW: The Republican Party has never put forward a health care plan for our country. Democrats have a plan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined NBC’s Meet the Press NOW with host Gabe Gutierrez to discuss the Republican affordability and health care crises. You can watch the full interview here and read the transcript of the Chairman’s interview below. GABE GUTIERREZ: Welcome back. Joining me now is California Democratic Congressman Pete Aguilar. He's also the Democratic Caucus Chairman. Thank you so much for joining us here on Meet the Press NOW. I want to … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: Republicans have turned their backs on the American people across this country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference on Republicans’ failure to work with Democrats to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lower costs for working families. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Hello, everyone. I’m honored to be here with Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene after our meeting across the street … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: The American people can't afford inaction from Republicans, and it's time that they put politics aside and do the right thing—lower costs, save health care, put the American people first.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Representatives Shomari C. Figures and Sarah McBride for a press conference about the Republican health care crisis. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIR AGUILAR: Hello, everyone. Honored, as always, to be joined by Vice Chair Ted Lieu and also Representatives Sarah McBride and Shomari Figures, new Members to Congress who have been amazing … Continue Reading
December 02, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: On top of the cost of living crisis, Americans are on the brink of losing access to quality and affordable health care if Republicans allow the Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire. There is no time to waste.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference about the affordability and health care crises Donald Trump and Republicans have created. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Before we begin, I want to say that our hearts are with the family of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who was tragically murdered … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
Chairman Aguilar on Bloomberg: Now, if the President was serious about this, he could release these files tomorrow, he could release them all.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar appeared on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power with hosts Joe Mathieu and Laura Davison to discuss the House-passed legislation to release the Epstein files. You can watch the full interview here and read a partial transcript of the Chairman’s interview below. JOE MATHIEU: With a round of applause, this is Balance of Power on Bloomberg TV and Radio, along with Laura Davison, I'm Joe Mathieu in Washington. Sound there of the … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: Donald Trump and Republicans have already created a massive health care crisis in this country with their Big Ugly Law—the largest health care cut in United States history.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on the Republican affordability and health care crises. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, and welcome back. As we come back in this session, following Republicans’ nearly two-month taxpayer-paid vacation, House Democrats’ top priority remains the same—lowering health care costs for the American people. … Continue Reading
November 06, 2025
Statement from Chairman Aguilar and Vice Chairman Ted Lieu on Retirement Announcement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she will not seek another term in the U.S. House of Representatives: “There is no doubt about it: Nancy Pelosi is the greatest Speaker in American history. “For nearly 40 years, she has been a patriotic leader for not just Californians, but all Americans - and that won’t stop with her retirement from Congress. At the … Continue Reading