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Official Twitter account of Rep. Vargas, representing southern San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California's entire U.S.-Mexico border.

SD/Imperial Counties, CA
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Joined March 2013
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  1. 2 hours ago

    To every teacher in San Diego, Imperial County, and across the country--thank you. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to educating the future of our country.

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    7 hours ago

    It’s time to send a clear message on the that . An undercount will hurt people in red states too—reducing federal funding for services they rely on every single day.

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  3. May 1

    May is National Foster Care Month. As a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, I am proud to renew my commitment to ensuring that every child has the safe, loving family they deserve.

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  4. Apr 30

    The United States must lead when it comes to offering humanitarian assistance to those in need. Individuals seeking asylum at the border have the right to have their asylum cases be heard and processed. We cannot shut our doors on those seeking help.

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  5. Apr 30

    ., we don’t need a wasteful wall or divisive, anti-immigrant policies. We need real comprehensive and humane immigration reform to keep families together.

    8 replies 17 retweets 40 likes
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  6. Apr 25

    The EPA has awarded more than $300,000 in funds for environmental projects along the California-Mexico border. Glad to see that our efforts to address cross-border sewage spills are moving forward. We must continue making this issue a priority.

    We've awarded $327,000 for environmental projects along the California/Baja California ! The funds will help improve air quality monitoring, assess transboundary spill impacts and promote management initiatives.
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    Apr 24

    We are proud of Maia and her talents in art, music, and wrestling. Thank you, and your staff for this wonderful competition and deserving recognition!

    I was very impressed by this year's submissions for the Congressional Art Competition. From the Salton Sea to the beaches in San Diego, the artwork captured what makes our communities so special. Congratulations to this year's winner, Maia Ysiano from Brawley Union High School!
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  8. Apr 24

    I was very impressed by this year's submissions for the Congressional Art Competition. From the Salton Sea to the beaches in San Diego, the artwork captured what makes our communities so special. Congratulations to this year's winner, Maia Ysiano from Brawley Union High School!

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    Apr 24

    Happy ! Our public lands are some of America's greatest treasures, and we're working to preserve them for generations to come. here:

    7 replies 29 retweets 84 likes
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  10. Retweeted
    Apr 24

    Congressman Juan Vargas () leads the CHC asking DHS about the detention and treatment of pregnant immigrants by ICE. Get this and more in today’s Beat DC.

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  11. Apr 23

    I sent a letter with the demanding information from on the detention of pregnant immigrants. We are deeply concerned about the health and treatment of pregnant women in detention centers, we need answers ➡️

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  12. Apr 20

    19 years after the Columbine tragedy, we remember the victims and continue to demand action to in our country. It's time for Congress to act to prevent more innocent deaths in our schools and communities.

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  13. Apr 20

    This week, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors sent the wrong message to the immigrant community in San Diego. We cannot allow the harmful rhetoric coming from the White House to infect our communities—we must rise above it. Immigrants are welcome here.

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  14. Apr 19

    Yesterday, I had the honor of meeting Isabelle Richards, the recipient of the 2018 Navy Military Child of the Year® Award. I admire Isabelle's commitment to serving others and thank her, and her family, for their service and sacrifice. Congratulations!

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    Apr 18

    2018 Military Child of the Year® Award recipient for the Isabelle Richards chatting up . These 7 outstanding military kids are all so incredibly poised and accomplished. The future is in good hands!

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  16. Apr 18

    Former First Lady Barbara Bush represented our country with dignity and grace. Her dedication to our country and devotion to her family will never be forgotten. My prayers are with the Bush family.

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  17. Apr 18

    Due to a system outage, the IRS has extended the tax filing deadline. If you couldn't file your taxes yesterday, you have until midnight tonight to do so. Please visit the IRS website for more information:

    Following system outages on , provides time through midnight today, April 18, to file and pay taxes. If you owe taxes, you can use and other payments options on the website:
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  18. Apr 17

    The GOP is set on ripping away our nation’s most effective safety net programs that help families afford food, housing, healthcare, & other basic needs. Programs like help the working poor to lift themselves out of poverty and put food on the table. We must .

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  19. Apr 17

    ., I know you have a hard time with the truth, but here are the facts: 1. Construction along the CA border is replacement fencing for the existing wall 2. San Diego is one of the safest cities in the country 3. 's approval rating is higher than yours

    Trump hits California governor over plan to send members of the National Guard to the border
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  20. Apr 17

    Tax cuts don’t pay for themselves, so how do Republicans want to pay for the ? By cutting crucial benefits like: ✂️ Medicare ✂️ Medicaid ✂️ Social Security

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