Imperial CA News

Rep. Juan Vargas, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 52nd District, recently shared several statements on social media addressing significant social issues. Vargas, who has been in Congress since 2013 after succeeding Bob Filner, used the platform to highlight matters such as the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS, housing accessibility, and immigrant rights.

On December 2, 2024, Vargas marked World AIDS Day by emphasizing the importance of continued efforts in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He urged for accessible prevention, treatment, and care for all individuals affected by the disease. In his post, he stated: "We recently marked World AIDS Day, a reminder that the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic continues. Let’s ensure that HIV prevention, treatment, and care is accessible to ALL. Together, we can save lives."

The following day on December 3, Vargas expressed gratitude for receiving a Community Leadership Award from NAHREPsd while discussing housing issues. He highlighted homeownership as an essential part of the American dream and reaffirmed his commitment to addressing housing challenges in his district: "It was an honor to receive the Community Leadership Award from @NAHREPsd. Homeownership is a key part of the American dream. In Congress, I’m working to address our nation’s housing crisis and make sure homeownership is within reach for everyone in #CA52."

On December 4, Vargas joined other representatives in calling for the closure of Adelanto ICE Processing Center due to its history of human rights abuses. He advocated for treating immigrants with dignity and respect and took a firm stance on this issue: "Immigrants deserve dignity & respect. I joined @RepJudyChu, @RepChuyGarcia, @repdeliaramirez & @NormaJTorres to demand the closure of Adelanto ICE Processing Center... Time to shut it down."