Press Releases
December 1, 2016
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Aguilar Announces Federal Funds For Rialto Water Project
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the City of Rialto $291,000 to improve and upgrade its drinking water system.
November 29, 2016
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Aguilar Announces For-Profit College Student Loan Relief and Transfer Workshop
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that he will hold a workshop on for-profit college student loan relief and transfer options to help students who have been affected by for-profit college closures, including ITT Tech, Everest College, Corinthian Colleges, Trump University and more. Staff members from Rep. Aguilar’s office and officials from the U.S. Department of Education will present and be on site to assist students.
November 21, 2016
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Aguilar Convenes Veterans Advisory Board To Address Local and Federal Communication Network
On Friday, Rep. Pete Aguilar convened his Veterans Advisory Board to address health care concerns, and specifically, the relationship and responsiveness of federal agencies to Inland Empire veterans.
November 17, 2016
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Aguilar Calls on President-elect Trump to Rescind Steve Bannon White House Appointment
Yesterday, Rep. Pete Aguilar joined 168 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives to call on President-elect Donald Trump to rescind his White House appointment of Steve Bannon. Bannon, who as the Executive Chairman of Breitbart News, managed content that included racist, xenophobic and anti-Semitic narratives. Bannon also has ties to the White Nationalist movement.
November 17, 2016
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In Case You Missed It: Rep. Aguilar Authors Message to Inland Empire Community In 909 Magazine
In the November/December issue of 909 Magazine, Rep. Pete Aguilar authors a personal message to the Inland Empire community about his road to a life in public service and his priorities in Congress to help San Bernardino County’s middle-class families.
November 2, 2016
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Aguilar Joins Community to Celebrate Ontario Airport Transfer
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar joined Inland Empire community members for a signing ceremony commemorating the transfer of the Ontario International Airport from the Los Angeles World Airports. The event hosted community members and public officials, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael P. Huerta, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and fellow Inland Empire Representatives Ken Calvert and Norma Torres, among others.
October 27, 2016
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Aguilar Convenes Immigration Advisory Board to Discuss Critical Issues Facing San Bernardino County Immigrant Community
Yesterday, Rep. Pete Aguilar convened his latest meeting with his Immigration Advisory Board. The panel consists of local stakeholders, immigration advocacy organization representatives, higher education officials and staff members from foreign consulates in Southern California. The discussion focused on Rep. Aguilar’s immigration bill, the Academic Success Centers and Education Networks for Dreamers (ASCEND) Act, and other efforts to assist the San Bernardino County immigrant community.
October 11, 2016
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Aguilar Tours Goodwill Southern California and Highlights Community Efforts to Get Economy Moving Again
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar toured Goodwill Southern California in San Bernardino with President and CEO Patrick McClenahan, Vice President of Workforce and Career Development Simon Lopez, and Regional Operations Officer, Inland Empire, Lowell King. Rep. Aguilar’s visit was to learn more about Goodwill Southern California’s services for community members, specifically job training and placement programs.
October 7, 2016
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Aguilar Tours VA Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar toured the new VA Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center in Redlands with local veterans and administrators to learn more about the facility and to discuss veteran health care in the Inland Empire. Rep. Aguilar also attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the health center’s opening.
October 5, 2016
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Aguilar and San Bernardino Community Members Attend Opening of Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Last month, Rep. Pete Aguilar joined Hardy and Sonietta Brown of San Bernardino for the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The opening ceremony on Saturday, September 24th included speeches by President Barack Obama and civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis. Ruth Bonners, the daughter of a former slave, rang the Freedom Bell with her granddaughter, the president and the first lady. The Freedom Bell is from the Williamsburg First Baptist Church and is believed to be the first black Baptist church in the United States, founded in 1776.