Press Releases
June 16, 2016
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Aguilar Introduces Latest Jobs Bill To Increase Inland Empire Employment Opportunities
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar introduced his latest jobs bill, the Job Opportunity and Business Services Act (JOBS) Act. This is Rep. Aguilar’s latest bill to help put Inland Empire residents back to work and will open communication channels for Workforce Development Boards (WDB) to use federal resources to advertise their services, such as résumé building, job training and employment opportunities. Since WDBs are currently restricted from utilizing federal resources to communicate their services, this legislation will drastically help expand communication between those seeking employment and employers looking for workers.
June 15, 2016
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Aguilar Announces Inland Empire Jobs Fair for San Bernardino County Residents
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that he will host an Inland Empire Jobs Fair on Friday, July 22nd from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Frank Gonzales Community Center in Colton. The jobs fair will connect job seekers with Inland Empire employers looking to hire. This is Rep. Aguilar’s second jobs fair. Last year he hosted a similar event that helped over forty residents find work in the community.
June 14, 2016
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In Case You Missed It: “Immigration Policy, Rhetoric Need Improvement”
Yesterday, Rep. Pete Aguilar authored an op-ed in the San Bernardino Sun highlighting the need to reform our nation’s broken immigration system. Rep. Aguilar called for an end to hateful rhetoric and a return to bipartisan action to solve our nation’s immigration crisis by enacting comprehensive immigration reform.
June 13, 2016
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Aguilar Announces Federal Funds to Combat Veteran Homelessness in San Bernardino County
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) was awarded a $409,800 grant by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. With this additional grant funding, HACSB now has the ability to subsidize housing for 457 veterans.
June 12, 2016
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Aguilar Issues Statement on Orlando Mass Shooting
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a statement in response to the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida that killed at least 50 people and injured 53, making it the deadliest mass shooting in United States history.
June 9, 2016
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Aguilar Highlights Commitment to Equal Rights in LGBT Pride Month Video Message
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar released a video message in honor of LGBT Pride Month, which is celebrated during the month of June:
June 3, 2016
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Aguilar Hosts Immigration Story Share for Inland Empire Community
Last night, Rep. Pete Aguilar hosted an Immigration Story Share at California State University, San Bernardino’s DREAMers Resource and Success Center. Rep. Aguilar held the forum to hear from students about their personal stories of immigration and their experiences navigating the immigration system.
June 2, 2016
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Aguilar Reflects on San Bernardino Community Six Months After Terrorist Attack
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a statement reflecting on the San Bernardino community six months after the Inland Regional Center terrorist attack on December 2, 2015.
June 1, 2016
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Aguilar Convenes Veterans Advisory Board to Improve Health Care Services
Yesterday, Rep. Pete Aguilar convened another meeting of his Veterans Advisory Board. The committee of veteran health care providers, local veterans and representatives from veteran assistance organizations met with Rep. Aguilar yesterday morning to discuss improving health care services for Inland Empire veterans.
May 26, 2016
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San Bernardino Pastor Delivers Opening Prayer Before Congress
Yesterday, Pastor Joshua Beckley of the Ecclesia Christian Fellowship in San Bernardino delivered the Opening Prayer before the House of Representatives. Rep. Pete Aguilar honored Pastor Beckley afterwards with a brief address on the House floor.