Press Releases
March 3, 2016
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Aguilar Announces Congressional Art Competition for Inland Empire High School Students
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that his office will hold the Artistic Discovery Contest, a nationwide art competition that is sponsored in congressional districts across the country. Rep. Aguilar will host the competition for high school students living in California’s 31st Congressional District. The theme for this year’s competition is “commUNITY” and is open to all high school students within the congressional district.
March 2, 2016
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As Women’s History Month kicks off, Rep. Aguilar draws attention to the ongoing battle over women’s reproductive health care.
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar highlighted the urgency of safeguarding women’s reproductive health care in his statement honoring Women’s History Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of March.
February 29, 2016
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Aguilar Connects Inland Empire Families with Student Loan Resources
Over the weekend, Rep. Pete Aguilar connected Inland Empire families with critical student loan resources at his FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and student loan workshop. Student loan advisers were on hand to answer last-minute questions ahead of the March 2nd FAFSA application deadline. The workshop also included resources for DREAMers applying for student assistance and additional information on navigating the student loan process. Nearly 100 students and parents participated in the event, which was held at the Roy C. Hill Education Center in San Bernardino on Saturday morning.
February 23, 2016
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In Case You Missed It: Reducing gun violence is not a partisan issue
Earlier this week, Rep. Pete Aguilar authored an editorial for the Press-Enterprise entitled “Reducing gun violence is not a partisan issue,” where he highlighted the need for commonsense measures and bipartisan efforts in Congress to reduce gun violence.
February 18, 2016
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Aguilar Convenes Veterans Advisory Board to Tackle Veteran Homelessness
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar convened another meeting of his Veterans Advisory Board. The committee of local veterans, veteran assistance non-profit organizations, and local housing authorities met with Rep. Aguilar this afternoon to discuss the issue of veteran homelessness.
February 11, 2016
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Aguilar Announces FAFSA and College Affordability Workshop
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that he will hold a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and college affordability workshop to answer any last-minute questions before the March 2nd application deadline. The workshop will provide information for students applying for FAFSA, resources for DREAMers applying for federal student assistance, and guidance for parents or guardians who have children navigating the student loan process for the first time.
February 8, 2016
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Aguilar Announces Book Program for San Bernardino County Schools and Agencies
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar invited schools, public libraries and nonprofit organizations in California’s 31st Congressional District to participate in the Library of Congress’ Surplus Books Program. The Surplus Books Program allows Rep. Aguilar to distribute excess books collected by the Library of Congress to groups and organizations throughout the 31st Congressional District.
February 4, 2016
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Aguilar Highlights Holiday Jobs Fair Success
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar shared updates from his Holiday Jobs Fair that he hosted last November, where he connected local job seekers with Inland Empire employers.
February 3, 2016
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Aguilar Announces Valentines for Veterans Program
Today, Representative Pete Aguilar announced that his office will host the Valentines for Veterans program, where local students in kindergarten through the fifth grade are encouraged to make Valentine’s Day cards for San Bernardino County veterans.
February 2, 2016
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Representative Pete Aguilar Honors Black History Month
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar released a statement in honor of Black History Month, which is recognized during the month of February.