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Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are throwing millions of Americans off their health insurance
CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Pleased to be joined with the Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Ted Lieu. This week, Republicans have laid out exactly who they are fighting for. After weeks of promises that they wouldn't cut Medicaid, their budget contains drastic cuts that will throw millions off of health insurance. After campaigning on helping working-class Americans get ahead, their budget, once again, rewards billionaires and wealthy corporations and makes it harder for families … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Chairman Aguilar Announces Task Force on Aging and Families as Trump Administration Threatens Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - To kick off Older Americans Month, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar today announced the re-launch of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families (TFAF). The Chairs of the Task Force are Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Doris Matsui (CA-07). The Co-Chairs are Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and the Vice Chairs are Reps. Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), John B. Larson (CT-01) and Mark Pocan (WI-02). The TFAF will deepen the Caucus’ … Continue Reading
May 06, 2025
Chairman Aguilar: Trump's lies are going to cost people their jobs and their livelihoods
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair Debbie Dingell and Co-Chair Lori Trahan for a press conference on Republicans running scared because their plan to cut Medicaid and reward their billionaire donors with massive tax giveaways is politically toxic. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. So grateful to be joined today by DPCC Chair Debbie Dingell and Co-Chair Lori … Continue Reading
May 22, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are focused on lowering costs and fulfilling the promise of the American Dream
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference with DPCC Chair Debbie Dingell and DPCC Co-Chair Lori Trahan on the failure of House Republicans to prioritize the most pressing needs of the American people. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Good morning. So pleased to be joined by Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DPCC Chair Debbie Dingell and DPCC Co-Chair Lori Trahan. Congress has been in session, as you know, for the last four weeks … Continue Reading
May 15, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats are focused on the most pressing challenges that working families face
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) at a press conference highlighting the need to turn the page from the chaos of Extreme MAGA Republicans and focus on the needs of everyday Americans. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. I'm so pleased to be joined by the Vice Chair and some of our colleagues in the Democratic Caucus this morning. This morning, House Democrats … Continue Reading
May 07, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: We have strengthened the economy in the face of constant Republican attacks and obstruction
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on the work of House Democrats to grow the economy and put People Over Politics while Extreme MAGA Republicans propose budget cuts that will harm American families. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, good morning. Earlier this morning in Caucus, the Democratic Caucus welcomed Tim Kennedy to our group. His swearing-in was last night, and it was an honor and a joy to hear … 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
May 17, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “DEMOCRATS ARE WORKING TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS. REPUBLICANS ARE FANNING THE FLAMES OF HATRED.”
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 that from confronting domestic terrorism to addressing the baby formula shortage, House Democrats are doing the work and delivering For The People while House Republicans are promoting white supremacist conspiracy theories. They were joined by Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY). … Continue Reading
May 11, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WOMEN ARE BEING THREATENED BY A RUNAWAY, RADICAL, RIGHT WING SUPREME COURT MAJORITY”
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 emphasized House Democrats' commitment to ensuring that every woman is able to make her own health care decisions in the wake of the Supreme Court's radical assault on women's freedoms. They were joined by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), sponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act and Rep. Dianna DeGette (D-CO), Co-chair of the Pro-Choice … Continue Reading
May 06, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON ROE V. WADE: YOU STAND ON THE SIDE OF THE CONSTITUTION OR YOU STAND ON THE SIDE OF THE CULT
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the recent Supreme Court assault on women's freedom to make their own health care decisions as well as the New York Court of Appeals' decision making it nearly impossible for downstate New Yorkers to have their voices heard in the redistricting process. GEIST: [...] I just want to get your reaction to what we've seen all week. This leak … Continue Reading
May 18, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WE MUST ACT DECISIVELY TO STAMP OUT ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE WHENEVER AND WHEREVER IT IS FOUND."
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 the actions that House Democrats are taking to address the alarming spike in violence against the AAPI community. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Today, the House Democratic Caucus met virtually for the 90th time since the beginning of the pandemic. I'm thankful for the Members for making the adjustments that were necessary to continue … Continue Reading
May 14, 2021
HOUSE DEMOCRATS OUTLINE CRITICAL CARE ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE IN PRESIDENT BIDEN’S AMERICAN JOBS PLAN
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families (TFAF) held a roundtable to discuss the need for critical investments in infrastructure for aging and disabled communities. Task Force Co-Chair Schakowsky, Co-Chair Matsui, Co-Chair Lamb, Vice Chair Dingell, Vice Chair Pressley and Vice Chair Deutch were joined by Ai-Jen Poo, the Co-Founder and Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Rita Choula, Director of Caregiving at AARP and Ruth Katz, … Continue Reading
May 12, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING FOR THE PEOPLE. HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE FIGHTING AMONGST EACH OTHER.”
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 outlined how House Democrats have delivered critical relief for everyday Americans while continuing to work toward supercharging our economy through the American Jobs and Families Plans. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had a very productive and extensive discussion this morning as House Democrats, thankful to be back together after spending … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS CRITICAL BENEFITS AMID COVID-19
WASHINGTON - Today, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families (TFAF) leadership announced the introduction of the COVID-19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020. As the pandemic continues to have a disproportionate impact on America's older Americans, their families and caregivers, this measure would make additional investments in our nation's most vulnerable populations' access to quality health care, food security and financial security. A similar … Continue Reading