Press Releases
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
September 15, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar released the following statement on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month: “From our nation’s founding, to its present and into its bright future, Hispanic heritage is American heritage. This month, and always, the House Democratic Caucus comes together to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and countless contributions of our Latino communities. Latinos have made an indelible mark on our nation in the … Continue Reading
September 13, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Republicans are threatening our nation's economic progress by doubling down on their hostage-taking tactics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on House Republicans’ illegitimate impeachment effort against President Biden and their demands to shut down the government. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, pleased to be joined by Vice Chair Ted Lieu after we left our Democratic Caucus meeting this morning. House Democrats start this September period focused on the most pressing concerns of everyday Americans. We’ve been out … Continue Reading
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