About Pete
Pete Aguilar represents California’s 33rd Congressional District in San Bernardino County. Prior to being elected to Congress in 2014, Pete served as the Mayor of Redlands.
A fourth generation Inland Empire resident, Pete grew up in a working-class family in San Bernardino. His dad was a union worker for a local utility company and his first job was working with his grandfather bussing tables at the San Bernardino County Courthouse. He worked two jobs through college and graduated with the assistance of federal grants and student loans.
Now as the Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Pete is giving his community a voice in Congressional Leadership. In Congress, Pete’s been leading the fight to lower costs, protect health care, and stop Donald Trump and House Republicans from cutting essential programs that Inland Empire seniors, veterans and students rely on.
Why I'm Running
Inland Empire families deserve a leader who will work across the aisle to deliver the results they deserve. As a fourth generation San Bernardino County resident, I understand the struggles of families throughout our community.
Members of the House are responsible for introducing and voting on federal legislation, representing the interests of their constituents, and providing oversight of the executive branch. Key powers include drafting bills, serving on committees, approving the federal budget, and voting on matters of national policy, including declarations of war and presidential impeachments.