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Chairman Aguilar: There is only one real solution to end this shutdown and that's passing this bipartisan DHS funding package TODAY.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for a press conference calling on Speaker Johnson and House Republicans to stop blocking paychecks for federal workers and pass the bipartisan Department of Homeland Security funding package today. You can watch the full press conference here and read Chairman Aguilar’s remarks below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you, Whip Clark, Leader Jeffries. House … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Joint Leadership Statement on Republicans Refusing to End the Airport Chaos
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: For more than 40 days, Donald Trump and Republicans have subjected the American people to chaos at our airports. They shut down the Department of Homeland Security so that ICE could continue to brutalize the American people without consequence. Instead of working in good faith to reach an agreement to reopen the government, GOP extremists … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: The Trump administration is asking for $200 billion to fund this war, but won't spend a dime to bring down costs for health care here at home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference condemning the Trump Administration's spending on the war with Iran while refusing to fund health care and calling on Trump and Republicans to work with Democrats to fund key components of DHS and put an end to the chaos. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. We're just three months into 2026, and Donald Trump has wreaked havoc on … Continue Reading
March 17, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: Americans can't afford their doctor's visits or their groceries, or gas, but they’re watching the Trump administration send more tax dollars abroad.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out the Trump administration for spending billions on a war overseas while working Americans here at home struggle to afford groceries, gas or health care. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. We're officially in the third week of Donald Trump's unilateral war in Iran with seemingly no end in sight. … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the Bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement on his vote for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution to restrict the Trump Administration from taking further military action in Iran without Congressional approval: “Donald Trump campaigned on being the president of peace. Instead, he has only proven himself to be the president of broken promises. He promised to lower costs on day one. He promised to root out corruption. He promised to … Continue Reading
March 04, 2026
Chairman Aguilar: The American people don't want this war.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Representatives Gil Cisneros, Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan and Pat Ryan held a press conference to condemn the Trump Administration’s military strikes in Iran and call for passage of House Democrats’ War Powers Resolution. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Vice Chair Lieu … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
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