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Chairman Aguilar: The Republican Recession is becoming more and more likely
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Vice Chair Ted Lieu for a press conference on the economy heading towards a recession while House Republicans stay silent. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. I'm always pleased to be joined with the Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, Ted Lieu. We just left a successful Caucus meeting and had a productive conversation today. Many of our Members will be heading to Tucson tomorrow to pay respects for our colleague, Raul … Continue Reading
March 20, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are focused on protecting the American people and driving down costs
FOSTER CITY, CA — Today, House Democratic Chair Pete Aguilar appeared on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to talk about the party’s ongoing fight to protect Medicaid. TAPPER: I want to ask you, first of all, you hear from a lot of Democrats out there, we've been playing their soundbites for the last week or so, do something! Do something! Well, you're in the minority in the House. What can you do that you're not doing? CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Well, we can definitely work to activate the American … Continue Reading
March 14, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: The American people are asking us to fight back
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for a press conference on the partisan Republican funding bill. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: I want to thank Whip Clark and Leader Jeffries for their continued leadership of House Democrats, who have been very clear what side we're on. Leader Jeffries has been consistent in saying we will always stand up for the American people. They are asking us to fight … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: We need a Democratic House to protect the American people
LEESBURG, VA — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu opened the 2025 Issues Conference alongside Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Welcome everyone. Pleasure to be joined by my colleagues and we’ll be joined by DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene here shortly. Just so thrilled to be here with Vice Chair Ted Lieu in putting this conference … Continue Reading
March 06, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: Republican cuts to Medicaid would hurt kids, parents and seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing examining the negative impacts of the Republican Budget’s cut to Medicaid. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Madam Chair, I want to thank you and the Steering and Policy Co-Chairs for organizing this event. Thank you to Ranking Member Pallone, as well. As we just saw, Medicaid ensures that our friends … Continue Reading
March 05, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: Voting is an act of patriotism
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Rep. Terri Sewell and other leaders in the House Democratic Caucus in introducing H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, Whip Clark. I appreciate the Whip’s Leadership in helping to get every Democrat on this bill. We’re here also to thank and lift up the work that Congresswoman Terri Sewell has done as … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: Democrats are on the side of working people
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar and New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider for a press conference highlighting House Democrats’ unity against the Republican Budget that cuts Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Pleased to be joined with my colleague Ted Lieu, Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, as well as Greg Casar, the … Continue Reading
March 21, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: More Latinos have health insurance than ever before because of the ACA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse, Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray and Senate DPCC Chair Debbie Stabenow in commemorating the 14th anniversary of the House passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you so much, Senator, for your leadership. We're … Continue Reading
March 20, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: MAGA Extremism continues to permeate under this dome as a shutdown looms
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on the Extreme MAGA Republican chaos and dysfunction in the People’s House and House Democrats once again providing the votes to prevent a government shutdown. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, good morning. Special congratulations to Joe Neguse, who was elected by acclamation the Assistant Democratic Leader of our caucus this morning. We also sent our heartfelt condolences to … Continue Reading
March 12, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: Stand with us to ensure America remains a leader of the free world or stand with Vladimir Putin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference alongside Congressman Jason Crow and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean on how House Republicans are siding with Vladimir Putin and blocking urgent national security funding to Ukraine. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Vice Chair Lieu and I are pleased to be joined by House Foreign Affairs Committee leaders, Madeleine Dean and Jason Crow. While Donald Trump dines with dictators like … Continue Reading
March 07, 2024
Chairman Aguilar Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Biden once again demonstrated why he is the leader our country needs by highlighting our nation’s historic progress over the last four years. Wages are up, inflation is down and with each passing day more and more families are reaping the benefits of our legislative accomplishments. Our economic recovery is strong because President … Continue Reading
March 06, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats will deliver the votes to prevent a government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference alongside House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro on how House Democrats are once again preventing a government shutdown by advancing funding bills to help everyday Americans. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Pleased to be joined with Vice Chair Ted Lieu and our Chairwoman of Appropriations - always my Chairwoman of Appropriations - Rosa DeLauro. This week, … 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
March 29, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON PRESIDENT BIDEN'S BUDGET: "YOU CAN BOTH INVEST IN AMERICA, HAVE A FAIR TAX CODE, BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE AND REDUCE THE DEFICIT"
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on Bloomberg TV's Balance of Power with David Westin to discuss President Biden's vision for America, which is reflected in his budget focused on fiscal responsibility, safety and security at home and abroad and a commitment to Building a Better America. WESTIN: Let's stay on that subject of the budget and turn to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. He's a Democrat of New York and … Continue Reading
March 29, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO WORKING FAMILIES"
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted House Democrats' work to create jobs, address supply chain issues, lower health care costs and continue to Build a Better America For The People. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Good morning everyone. Let me begin by just acknowledging the sad passing of the Dean of the House of Representatives, Don Young. He loved Alaska, he loved the … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS GATHERED AT THE ISSUES CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS HOW WE'RE BUILDING A BETTER AMERICA FOR THE PEOPLE"
Philadelphia, PA - Today, as the 2022 House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference came to a close, House Democratic leaders outlined the Caucus' vision for the future and marked the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, an extraordinary intervention by President Biden and Democrats that helped crush the virus, save our economy and Build a Better America For The People. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: I'm not sure whether it's day two or day three of the House Democratic Issues Conference, but I … Continue Reading