Rep. Pete Aguilar, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 33rd district since 2015, used social media this week to highlight his opposition to proposed health care funding cuts and to emphasize the Democratic Party’s stance on protecting health care access.
On October 2, Aguilar posted that he had appeared on NPR Morning Edition, stating: “I joined NPR Morning Edition to discuss the Republican shutdown and why Democrats are standing firm in our fight to protect health care.”
Later that day, Aguilar referenced a recent virtual town hall with constituents from California’s Inland Empire region. He wrote: “Funding for Californians’ health care is under threat and costs are already too high. This week, I was proud to host a Virtual Town Hall with Inland Empire residents, where I talked about how I’m fighting to protect health care. Thank you to everyone who joined me! If you missed” (October 2).
The following day, Aguilar addressed concerns over potential reductions in Medi-Cal coverage stemming from federal legislation. On October 3 he stated: “Cuts to Medi-Cal in Trump’s Big Ugly Law put countless lives in danger, especially the seniors and people with disabilities who rely on in-home services every day. I heard directly from in-home health workers about how these cuts could harm them and the people they care for.”
Aguilar has represented California’s 33rd District since succeeding Gary Miller in Congress in 2015. Born in Fontana, California in 1979 and currently residing in Redlands, Aguilar graduated from the University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2001.
