Peter Rey Aguilar
Current Position and Previous Key Roles:
As House Democratic Caucus Chair, Peter Ray Aguilar has a proven track record of effective leadership of the Democratic Party and strategic coordination among representatives to advance key priorities, including protecting social programs, supporting immigrant rights, and securing foreign aid (particularly to Israel and Ukraine).
Nationality: American (born June 19, 1979, in Fontana, California, United States; of Mexican-American descent and recognized as one of the most prominent Latino politicians in Congress).
Marital Status: Married to Alisha Aguilar.
Children: Two sons.
Religious Beliefs: There is no specific information in credible public sources regarding his personal religious beliefs. However, as a representative from a culturally diverse region, he focuses on social and family issues and has not made any prominent public statements on this matter.
Current Position: U.S. Representative from California’s 33rd District (since 2015; member of the Democratic Party); also serves as House Democratic Caucus Chair since 2023, the highest-ranking Latino in Congress.
Key Previous Positions: Mayor of Redlands, California (2010–2014). Member of the Redlands City Council (2006–2014). President of the Inland Empire Division of the League of California Cities. Deputy Director and Acting Director of the Inland Empire Regional Office of the Governor of California. Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus (prior to his current role).
Has he traveled to Israel :
Yes, he has made several official visits, including a trip to Tel Aviv in August 2025 with his wife, Alisha, as part of a Democratic Congressional delegation with the America-Israel Education Foundation (AIEF). He has also expressed strong support for Israel in recent years (e.g., after the October 7, 2023 attacks) and endorsed military aid to Israel.
1 – Pro-Israel Donations in the 2023–2024 Cycle:
$673,468 (Ranked #1 among contributors).
Source: Pete Aguilar – US Congress – Industries – OpenSecrets
Total Pro-Israel Donations (2011–2024):
$913,199 (Listed as a top industry contributor).
Source: Pro-Israel Recipients • OpenSecrets
List of Pro-Israel Donors in Various Cycles: Aguilar appears among the prominent recipients.
TrackAIPAC Report (Independent Analysis Based on FEC Data):
Total donations related to the pro-Israel lobby amount to over $2,616,913 (including PACs: $1,534,149; bundlers: $1,378,212). This figure is higher than the one reported by OpenSecrets due to the inclusion of indirect donations and bundling.
▲ 1. Short Report on Official 2025 Trip to Israel with the Democratic Delegation and AIEF.
▲Joint Statement with Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) in Israel, emphasizing bipartisan support for Israel.
▲ Press Conference on Independent Aid to Israel and Support for the Country.
▲ Criticism of Republicans prioritizing aid to Israel without supporting Ukraine, stressing his support for Israel.
▲ Criticism of Republican Bill on Security Aid to Israel, with an overall endorsement of support for Israel.
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