Press Releases
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
September 29, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans need to work with us to end this MAGA madness
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 on how House Democrats are united in passing a bipartisan continuing resolution to avoid a reckless government shutdown led by extreme MAGA Republicans. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, Whip Clark. I appreciate your words about our Senior Senator, as well as to the Leader who echoes the sentiments of the Democratic … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the Passing of California Senator Dianne Feinstein
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on the passing of California Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Today California lost a champion and the United States Congress lost one of its most prolific leaders. “Senator Dianne Feinstein devoted her life to public service and to the betterment of all Californians. She was thrown into the fire when she became Mayor of San Francisco and led with grace and a steely nerve ever since, making a lasting and … Continue Reading
September 27, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats stand ready to keep the government open
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference detailing the consequences of the Extreme MAGA Republican-led government shutdown. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, everyone. We are exactly three days away from an extreme Republican shutdown. That means seven million women and children would go without food assistance because of this Republican extremism. 1.3 million service members would be forced to work without pay. … Continue Reading
September 19, 2023
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