Rep. Pete Aguilar, a fourth-generation Mexican-American, recently sat down with ABC News contributor MariaESalinas to discuss his personal story, his new role in the House and the pressure of representing a demographic that often feels overlooked.
'There's plenty to do': Rep. Pete Aguilar speaks on border crisis, being highest-ranking Latino in CongressFebruary 12, 2023, 10:01 AMHouse Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar speaks at a press conference following a House Democratic Caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C.in January, he became the highest-ranking Latino in Congress, serving as chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, the No. 3 position in his party in the chamber.
At just 26 years old, Aguilar began his political career in Redlands, California, 11 miles east from where he grew up. , which would allow the young immigrants to establish permanent residency and eventually grant them U.S. citizenship."Dreamers" to hold federal employmentHouse Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar speaks at a press conference following a House Democratic Caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C."The Senate introduced a bill to help guide 'Dreamers' toward legalization of their status.
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