What Juan Vargas said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Frank P. Ruffino, who has dedicated more than four decades of service to the State of California and demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the betterment of the community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Estrellita ``Lita'' Real Bustria as our Constituent of the Month for her outstanding volunteer work with the City of San Diego Bay Terraces Community & Senior Center.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary leader, humanitarian, and champion for justice, Queen Mother Dr. Kathleen Harmon, in celebration of her 95th birthday. A true San Diego icon, Queen Mother Dr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two outstanding members of our community, Carlos and Elizabeth Munoz, as our Constituents of the Month. Carlos and Elizabeth are the founders of Jr's Trauma Care Initiative, a non-profit organization that connects individuals and families to mental health services.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Harold K. Brown, Hal Brown, who was called home on May 6. As a civil rights leader, an educator, and a veteran, Hal was a giant in San Diego and a good friend to many of us.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has unleashed a cruelty that really knows no limits. Trump's ICE agents have beaten, tear-gassed, and murdered innocent people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of National City Firefighter Michael Mejia, a hero who was tragically lost in the line of duty in February.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mateo Camarillo, a great trailblazer and leader in San Diego, who passed away recently. Mateo was born in 1941 in Tijuana and immigrated to the United States as a child.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nhan Le as our Constituent of the Month for his work at Outdoor Outreach. Outdoor Outreach is a local nonprofit that connects young people to the transformative power of the outdoors.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gary Acosta for his many contributions to our community. Gary is an entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for the Latino community, and the co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), whose mission is to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Monica Martinez Chin, a real estate professional and a leader who has made a lasting impact in our community. In 2005, Monica moved to San Diego, where she worked to earn her real estate license and build a successful career.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, enough is enough. I rise today to join my colleagues in sounding the alarm on Trump's out-of-control immigration crackdown.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have giants in San Diego. I rise today to congratulate one of them, Mr. Tom Fetter, who is being honored as Mr. San Diego by the San Diego Rotary.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Salvador Barajas, an outstanding historical muralist and visionary artist, who has worked tirelessly to preserve history, mental youth, and strengthen multicultural identity in San Diego.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Alicia Eugenia White Bell. Alicia was born in Macon, Georgia on February 22, 1943 to parents John Alfred and Emmie Lucinda White.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary public servant, Ally Castaneda, who is departing my office and Washington, D.C. for a new role. Ally has been an outstanding member of my team since 2022.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Sorayda Santos as California's 52nd Congressional District Constituent of the Month for January 2025. Sorayda is the co-chair of the nationally recognized Hermanitas Program at MANA de San Diego, which empowers Latina middle and high school students to reach their highest potential.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Monica Martinez Chin, a real estate professional and a leader who has made a lasting impact in our community. In 2005, Monica moved to San Diego where she worked to earn her real estate license and build a successful career.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Anne Evans, who was called home on February 12. There are some people so important and central to a city and a community that their lives become intertwined.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Roosevelt Brown, an outstanding member of our community who has served the youth in San Diego for more than 40 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Lincoln High School football team on winning their second State title in 3 years. This was a huge achievement, but it is even more amazing when you consider what this team had to overcome to get there.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about an urgent issue facing our Nation, and that is a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. These were children who were brought to our country oftentimes as infants.”

“However, an important distinction in this bill will expand access to housing for more disabled veterans who are experiencing homelessness, while preserving limited rental assistance for those with the lowest incomes.”

“Mr. Speaker, credit unions are vital to our economy and to our communities. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and the consumers and small businesses that they serve.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers. I am prepared to close if the gentleman from Arkansas has no further speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.”