Peter Rey Aguilar

Democrat Representative of California's 33rd district

Representative
California, district 31
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
California, district 31
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
California, district 31
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
California, district 31
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
California, district 33
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-3201

@RepPeteAguilar

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June 19, 1979 (45 years old)

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Chair of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023
U.S. representative for California’s 33rd congressional district since 2015, previously for the 31st district
Mayor of Redlands, California, from 2010 to 2014
President of the Inland Empire Division of the League of California Cities
Served on the Redlands City Council from 2006 until his election to Congress
Highest-ranking Latino in Congress
Born and raised in a working-class family in San Bernardino, California, of Mexican descent
Graduated from the University of Redlands with a degree in government and business administration
Began his career in public service in 2001, appointed by then-California Governor Gray Davis
Known for his leadership during difficult financial times as mayor, balancing the city budget while building financial reserves and improving government transparency
Focuses on immigration, job creation, trade practices, gun control, national security, LGBT issues, veteran affairs, drug prevention, student loan debt, and environmental protection in Congress
Supported expanding DACA and creating DAPA during the Obama Administration
Introduced legislation for college graduates’ loan repayment grace periods, funding for homeless veterans, and opioid addiction research
Co-authored legislation providing a path to citizenship for DACA recipients and addressing border protection
Advocated for gun control reforms, including closing loopholes and banning assault weapons
Participated in the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol
Holds committee assignments in the 118th Congress, including the Committee on Appropriations
Member of several caucuses, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Pro-Choice Caucus, and Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus
Has not contributed personally to his own campaign since 2011, relying mostly on individual contributions
Opposed the overturning of Roe v. Wade and voted to provide Israel with support following the 2023 Hamas attack
Lives in Redlands, California, with his wife, Alisha, and their two sons