Juan Vargas grew up in a migrant farmworker family before becoming a civil rights lawyer, experiences that shaped his commitment to social and economic justice. Elected to represent California’s 52nd Congressional District in 2012, Vargas focuses on expanding access to affordable housing, protecting immigrants’ rights, and ensuring environmental sustainability along the U.S.-Mexico border. He has served on the House Financial Services Committee and authored legislation to boost local infrastructure investment. Vargas approaches his work with a practical, community-oriented style, aiming to reflect the needs and diversity of his Southern California district.