Press Releases

August 27, 2023

Joint House Democratic Leadership Statement on the Shooting in Jacksonville

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:  "The racist shooting in Jacksonville is the inevitable consequence of reckless public officials who coddle right-wing extremists, whitewash painful parts of our history and flood our communities with weapons of war.  "Hate crimes, antisemitic attacks and anti-Asian violence are on the rise. Neo-Nazis … Continue Reading


July 26, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: Our economic agenda is working and the middle class is growing

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 Appropriations Committee Vice Ranking Member Grace Meng on House Democrats’ accomplishments and commitment to putting People Over Politics ahead of the August district work period. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Pleased to be joined by colleagues here today, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, DPCC Chair Joe Neguse and the Appropriations Vice … Continue Reading


July 18, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: Extreme MAGA Republicans are leading the country toward a reckless government shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference alongside Representatives Raul Ruiz and Mikie Sherrill on how House Democrats are delivering for veterans through the historic PACT Act while extreme MAGA Republicans threaten veterans’ benefits through a reckless government shutdown. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, good morning. Pleased to be joined with colleagues, Congressman Raul Ruiz and Congresswoman Mikie Sherril.  We begin … Continue Reading


July 16, 2023

Joint House Democratic Leadership Statement on the Relationship Between the United States and Israel

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:"Israel is not a racist state. As a Jewish and Democratic nation, Israel was founded 75 years ago on the principle of complete equality of social and political rights for all of its citizens irrespective of religion, race or sex, as codified in its Declaration of Independence. America and Israel have a uniquely special … Continue Reading


July 13, 2023

Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: “Extreme MAGA Republicans have chosen to hijack the historically bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act to continue attacking reproductive freedom and jamming their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people.House Republicans have turned what should be a meaningful investment in our men and women in … Continue Reading


July 12, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats and the Biden-Harris Administration have built a resilient economic recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a leadership press conference on how Bidenomics and House Democrats’ People Over Politics agenda are growing the economy and middle class. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Thank you for joining us. House Democrats are united and energized. Inflation has now decreased for 12 months in a row. The unemployment rate dropped, once again, to 3.6 percent. Wages are … Continue Reading


July 10, 2023

Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the Retirement of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano

SAN BERNARDINO, CA — House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Grace Napolitano’s retirement announcement:  “For nearly 25 years, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano has been a steadfast champion for working families in the San Gabriel Valley and across Southern California. Whether through her work on the Transportation Committee or leadership as Co-Chair of the Mental Health Caucus and former Chair of the Congressional … Continue Reading


June 23, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: We can pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and codify the right to an abortion into law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) author Judy Chu, Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Diana DeGette and Barbara Lee, Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Lois Frankel and other House Democrats to mark one year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision and announce a discharge petition for the … Continue Reading


June 21, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans continue to waste the American people’s time with right-wing conspiracy theories

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar spoke on the House Floor to stand up against House Republicans’ baseless resolution to censure Congressman Adam Schiff. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Mister Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to the resolution. It is shameful that the temporary Republican majority continues to waste the American people’s time with baseless accusations and right-wing conspiracy theories. Instead of joining House Democrats to … Continue Reading


June 21, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are focused on kitchen table issues that will grow the middle class

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference on House Democrats’ work to grow the middle class while House Republicans waste time on conspiracy theories and defending the twice-impeached, twice-indicted former President. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you so much for being here. Good morning. House Democrats are focused on kitchen table issues that will grow the middle class. We continue to talk about … Continue Reading


June 13, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: The House Republican Conference is in Shambles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference on House Republicans' inability to govern. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, good morning. The House Republican Conference is in shambles. They’ve barely gained control of the floor and we head into a week, and they jump headfirst into defending the corrupt leader of their party.  Let’s be clear about one thing: House Republicans will stick … Continue Reading


June 06, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: After House Republicans tried to default, the Biden-Harris economy continues to grow

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a leadership press conference on the economic progress led by the Biden-Harris Administration and House Democrats despite House Republicans' attempts to force the country to default and cause a job-killing recession. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Thank you for joining us today. Vice Chair Lieu and I are happy to be here, and we’re happy to preside over the House Democratic Caucus … Continue Reading


May 31, 2023

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


May 10, 2023

Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are ready to deliver real immigration reform, border security

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Representative Linda Sanchez, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, DPCC Co-Chair Veronica Escobar, CHC Chair Nanette Barragán, CAPAC Chair Judy Chu and CBC First Vice Chair Yvette D. Clarke in announcing the introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, Mr. Leader. Thank you so much for that, and I want to thank Congresswoman Linda Sanchez for bringing us all together for … 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

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