Congressman Pete Aguilar
Representing the 31st District of California
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May 4, 2017
Press Release
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a statement in response to Donald Trump’s “health care” bill, which will strip millions of Americans of their health care coverage.
May 3, 2017
Press Release
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that H.R. 625, the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act, was voted out of the Homeland Security Committee. The REPORT Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress after an act of terrorism occurs in the U.S. The report must make recommendations for how to prevent a similar attack in the future and must include input from the United States Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the head of the National Counterterrorism Center. Current law does not require any report to be produced after an act of domestic terrorism.
May 1, 2017
Press Release
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that his office will host Spring Academy Day, which is a workshop and information session for students in California’s 31st Congressional district who are interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy. Representatives from the United States Military Academy at West Point, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Air Force Academy and the United States Merchant Marine Academy will be in attendance.
April 28, 2017
Press Release
Rep. Pete Aguilar has made investing in cybersecurity a top priority, to both enhance the United States’ defense programs and to develop jobs in the Inland Empire for the 21st century economy. Earlier this year, Rep. Aguilar announced that his cyberwarriors pilot program, which was included in legislation signed into law last year, has begun implementation by the United States Army. Additionally, Rep. Aguilar secured $5 million in a bill that passed the House of Representatives to restart a cybersecurity scholarship program affecting California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) students. Beau Yarbrough with the San Bernardino Sun has the story.
April 27, 2017
Press Release
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced a new social media campaign, #DearPete, to highlight his focus on accessibility and responsiveness to constituents of California’s 31st Congressional District. Each week, Rep. Aguilar will share a letter he receives from a constituent, as well as his handwritten response. The posts will appear regularly on his social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
April 19, 2017
Press Release
Last night, Rep. Pete Aguilar held a town hall for constituents of California’s 31st Congressional district in San Bernardino. The event was moderated by former Press-Enterprise columnist Cassie MacDuff and hosted over 500 Inland Empire residents.
April 14, 2017
Press Release
This week, Rep. Pete Aguilar authored an editorial for the Inland Empire Community News, reflecting on the importance of constituent service events to help Inland Empire residents, such as workshops for students to assist with college affordability, trainings for small businesses looking to grow and expand, and fairs to provide resources for seniors and help job seekers in San Bernardino County.
April 12, 2017
Press Release
On Sunday, Rep. Pete Aguilar kicked off his ‘Job For A Day’ Tour of the Inland Empire at Mitla Café in San Bernardino, where he worked as a server. Rep. Aguilar’s tour will take him across California’s 31st Congressional District, where he will work different jobs at businesses throughout the community to connect with residents and learn more about local businesses and the communities they serve.
April 10, 2017
Press Release
Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a statement in response to the shooting at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino.
April 5, 2017
Press Release
Rep. Pete Aguilar testified before the Natural Resources Committee in support of H.R. 497, the Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act, which is a land-use plan that allows the transfer of land between the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District and the Bureau of Land Management. The land exchange takes place in a designated region within the Santa Ana Wash, at the junction of the Santa Ana River and Mill Creek. Rep. Aguilar originally introduced the bipartisan bill in 2015 with fellow San Bernardino County Representative Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley). Rep. Aguilar joined Rep. Cook to reintroduce the legislation in the 115th Congress earlier this year.
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December 29, 2015
In The News
Read Rep. Aguilar's latest editorial, "Here’s how the U.S. moves forward after San Bernardino terror attack."
November 30, 2015
In The News
Rep. Aguilar announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Social Action Community Health System (SACHS) $105,000 to go toward the development of their Community Resource Center. SACHS is located in the city of San Bernardino and is a non-profit organization that offers low-cost health care services to Inland Empire residents. Highland Community News has the story.
November 11, 2015
In The News
On Veterans Day, Rep. Aguilar joined veterans, community members and local officials to honor Inland Empire veterans and service members at the traditional Veterans Day ceremony at the downtown Rose Garden. Alejandro Cano of the Fontana Herald News has the story.
November 10, 2015
In The News
Today, Rep. Aguilar announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) jointly awarded the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) $405,804 to support housing vouchers for veterans. Doug Saunders with the San Bernardino Sun has the story.
November 10, 2015
In The News
Read Rep. Aguilar's latest editorial, “Republican Attack on Planned Parenthood is Waste of Taxes and Time.”
November 6, 2015
In The News
Sarah Wire with the Los Angeles Times highlights the surface transportation bill, which includes Rep. Aguilar's amendment to help put veterans back to work. Read about here.
October 22, 2015
In The News
Rep. Aguilar joined members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), the ranking Democratic Member of the Joint Economic Committee, to call attention to a new report that highlights obstacles Latinos and Latinas face in accessing education and economic opportunity. The Redlands City News has the story.
September 24, 2015
In The News
Rep. Aguilar announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $1.3 million federal grant to the San Bernardino International Airport (SBD). The funds will go toward repairing and updating 22,300 feet of taxiway to ensure safe conditions for departing and arriving aircraft, and for airport personnel. Located on the former site of the Norton Air Force Base, SBD today primarily serves cargo and private aircraft. Jim Steinberg with the San Bernardino Sun has the story.
September 22, 2015
In The News
Rep. Pete Aguilar honored local heroes, Detective Justin Musella and Deputy Arturo Ramirez for courageous acts in the line of duty. Aguilar joined the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for the ceremony, accompanied by Rep. Paul Cook (CA-08) and Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42) who honored Detective Larry Lopez and Deputy Daniel Rosa from their home districts. CBS Los Angeles has the story.
September 17, 2015
In The News
In its latest issue out this week, El Chicano highlights Rep. Aguilar's journey to Congress. Focusing on his path to a life in public service, the profile outlines the Congressman’s humble beginnings in San Bernardino as well as his thoughts on being a role model for the rising Latino generation in the Inland Empire. Anthony Victoria of El Chicano has the story.