Congressman Pete Aguilar
Representing the 31st District of California
Press Releases
October 27, 2015
Press Release
In Case You Missed It: “Two Inland Congressmen Target Economic Hardships”
Last week, Rep. Pete Aguilar joined members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Joint Economic Committee to introduce a new report that examined access to economic opportunity for Latinos in America.
October 26, 2015
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Aguilar Greets Inland Empire World War II Veterans In Nation’s Capital
On Saturday, Rep. Pete Aguilar met with World War II veterans hailing from San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Honor Flight Southland, a chapter of the Honor Flight Network, facilitated the trip that included the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. as well as other historical landmarks. Rep. Aguilar stayed in Washington, D.C. to join veterans, their family members, and volunteers for dinner and to thank them for their service.
October 23, 2015
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Aguilar Holding Jobs Fair to Connect Job Seekers with Local Employers
On Friday, November 6th Rep. Aguilar will host a Holiday Jobs Fair to connect job seekers with local employers for work opportunities. Rep. Aguilar, staff members and representatives from Inland Empire businesses will be available to meet with residents looking for employment.
October 22, 2015
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Aguilar Calls Attention to Economic Opportunities for Latinos in Light of New Report
Yesterday, Rep. Pete Aguilar spoke at a press conference with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), the ranking Democratic Member of the Joint Economic Committee. The press conference focused on a new report conducted by the committee, entitled “The Economic State of the Latino Community in America,” which highlights the obstacles that Latinos and Latinas face for accessing education and economic opportunity.
October 21, 2015
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Aguilar Announces Over One Million Dollars for San Bernardino County Public Safety
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the Department of Justice awarded over one million dollars to the County of San Bernardino to invest in public safety initiatives. The funds were dispersed in two different allotments—the first is for $478,327 and will go to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Crime Laboratory to help increase efficiency in the unit and reduce the backlog of DNA cases. The second grant is for $582,145 and will assist the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), which will allow the county to invest in a wide array of necessary resources including equipment, police vehicles and to hire additional officers.
October 19, 2015
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Aguilar Kicks Off Reading Tour at Rancho Cucamonga Elementary School
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar stopped by Los Amigos Elementary School in Rancho Cucamonga to visit and read with second and third grade students. Aguilar, a steadfast supporter of increased investments in k-12 schools, read House Mouse, Senate Mouse with the students, a well-known children’s book that explains the legislative process to kids.
October 16, 2015
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Aguilar Continues ‘Coffee with your Congressman’ at Chaffey College
Yesterday, Rep. Pete Aguilar continued his “Coffee with your Congressman” series by meeting with students at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. Since taking office earlier this year, Rep. Aguilar has held personal gatherings with constituents in communities across the Inland Empire. The program was inspired by “Coffee with the Council,” which Rep. Aguilar started when he served on the Redlands City Council.
October 15, 2015
Press Release
Aguilar Highlights Local Immigration Stories During Hispanic Heritage Month
As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, Rep. Pete Aguilar continued his conversations with Inland Empire families caught in the immigration crisis. Throughout the month, Rep. Aguilar spoke with a number of families throughout San Bernardino County that have been personally involved with the immigration process. This week he spoke with Francisco Sandoval of Highland. Francisco and his wife Bertha became United States citizens when President Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 into law.
October 8, 2015
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Aguilar Reaffirms Support for Families Affected by Immigration Crisis
This week, Rep. Pete Aguilar continued to observe Hispanic Heritage Month through conversations with Inland Empire families affected by the immigration crisis. His latest discussion was with Ernesto Cristotomo of San Bernardino, who would be eligible for Deferred Action for Parent of Americans (DAPA) under President Obama’s executive orders. Mr. Cristotomo has three children, one of whom is eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and two who are United States citizens.
October 7, 2015
Press Release
Aguilar Leads Education Panel at Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Conference
Yesterday, Rep. Pete Aguilar led the K-12 education panel on the academic success of Latino students at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s annual national conference. The panel, moderated by Rep. Aguilar, also featured U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr., San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre, Vice President to College Board’s Access to Opportunity program Steve Colon, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley Center for Latin American Studies Maria Echaveste, Board Member of the California Teachers Association Marty G. Meeden, and Joaquin Nuño-Whelan, who serves as a Chief Engineer at General Motors Global Product Development.