Juan Vargas
- Previous profession
- Jesuit seminarian; Lawyer; Business executive
- First public office
- 1993Member, San Diego City Council, 1993 to 2000
- Years in public office
- 28
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 729 recorded votes by Juan Vargas, from 2013 to 2026.
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113th Congress, 2013 and 2014
102 Yes · 5 No · 1 Did not vote on 108 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
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Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $14,990,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e CA City of San Di Street Channe Drain ImproveEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e CA City of San Di Drainage Chan Storm Water DEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate CA Sweetwater Aut Sodium Hypoch Chlorination SystemEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| City of San Diego | Public Law 119-74 | Drone Spotter Detection SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $275,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California; University of California San Diego | Public Law 119-74 | Discover UC San DiegoNASA · SSMS | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| CA | Public Law 119-75 | Streamview Drive Safety Improvements ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | CA | $850,000 |
| San Diego Association of Governments | Public Law 119-75 | San Ysidro Transit Center ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $3,150,000 |
| City of Chula Vista | Public Law 119-75 | Palomar Motel-- Permanent Supportive HousingDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $1,000,000 |
| City of National City | Public Law 119-75 | El Toyon Multipurpose Community CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
| Bonita Sunnyside Fire Protection District | Public Law 119-75 | New Bonita Fire EngineDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
Show all 15
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community College District | Public Law 119-75 | Sustainable Infrastructure at Southwestern CollegeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
| San Diego County Water Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Moosa Canyon Pipeline ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $250,000 |
| San Diego Unified Port District | Public Law 119-75 | Marina Way Road RealignmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $1,200,000 |
| San Diego Community College District | Public Law 119-75 | Utility and Water Improvements at San Diego College of Continuing Education--Phase 2Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $500,000 |
| County of San Diego | Public Law 119-75 | Tijuana River RevitalizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $1,000,000 |
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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