Juan Vargas

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who served in the forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts.

To amend the short title of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act to be the Dianne Feinstein Lake Tahoe Restoration Act.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide that an individual engaged in a labor dispute may receive unemployment benefits.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to report on financial institutions’ involvement with officials of the Iranian Government, and for other purposes.

To ensure that the United States diplomatic workforce at all levels reflects the diverse composition of the United States, and for other purposes.

To address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities.

Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

Recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary.

Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

Reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico’s consent and congressional authorization.

To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.

Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.

Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.

Recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.