Aguilar, Pete

Pete Aguilar has represented California's 33rd congressional district since 2015, serving the Inland Empire region. Before his election to Congress, he built a career in local government, including service on the Redlands City Council starting in 2006 and two terms as mayor from 2010 to 2014. During his mayoral tenure, he earned recognition for fiscal management, infrastructure improvements, and transparent governance during challenging economic times. His public service began in 2001 when California Governor Gray Davis appointed him to lead the Inland Empire Regional Office.

In Congress, Aguilar serves on the House Committee on Appropriations, with specific focus on defense and transportation, housing, and urban development matters. This committee assignment reflects his background in regional development and municipal governance. He has sponsored legislation addressing affordable housing, government operations, and infrastructure priorities.

Aguilar holds significant leadership within the Democratic Party, serving as chair of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023. This position makes him the highest-ranking Latino member of Congress, a distinction reflecting both his seniority and his party's confidence in his leadership abilities. His legislative work continues to emphasize housing affordability and regional development issues central to his district.