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Francesco Arreaga is the youngest Democrat in the CA-30 congressional race championing a progressive agenda that dares to challenge the status quo. He is running for Congress to represent the community he grew up in and fight for an equitable future where no one is left behind.
Francesco was born in Los Angeles and raised in a working-class immigrant household, so he understands the hardships people are going though and is committed to advancing social, racial, & economic justice.
His mother grew up in a rural village in Guatemala and instilled in him the value of education & public service.
Francesco attended public schools in the district - Los Feliz Elementary, Thomas Starr King, & Marshall High School. He is a first-gen graduate of UCLA and UC Berkeley School of Law, where he obtained a B.A. in Political Science and Chinese with a minor in Global Studies, and a Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in International Law.
After law school, Francesco became a Legislative Advisor in Congress to write legislation, influence foreign policy, & most importantly be a voice for marginalized communities.
With lifelong ties to our district, lived experiences, a background in law and foreign affairs, & experience working in Congress, Francesco will be an effective voice for our communities and advance a legislative agenda that uplifts all of us.
Together, we can move forward, empower people who feel forgotten, & bring new voices to the political process.
A Better Future is Possible - Forward Together!
Francesco’s Life through Pictures
Francesco's mother was born in a rural village in Guatemala & came to the U.S. in search of opportunities. Throughout Francesco's childhood, she taught him about the power of public service & an education.
Francesco was born in Los Angeles and raised in a working class immigrant household. He has always been a patriotic American!
Francesco grew up in CA-30 & attended public schools in the district, including Los Feliz Elementary School & Thomas Starr King Middle School.
Francesco graduated from John Marshall High School, in Los Feliz.
At UCLA, Francesco obtained a B.A. in Political Science & Chinese, & a Minor in Global Studies. He is a first-gen college grad.
Francesco obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Berkeley Law with a specialization in International Law.
As a child, Francesco was an ESL student. While at UCLA, he became a tutor with the Asian American Tutorial Project to help kids develop their language skills.
At Berkeley Law, Francesco advocated for undocumented immigrants with the Berkeley Immigration Group. He often travelled to Immigration Court to conduct Know Your Rights trainings.
Francesco helped consumers who were defrauded & received a Certificate of Achievement in Consumer Law at Berkeley. Here he is at the inauguration of the Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice.
Francesco led the American Constitution Society's Chapter at Berkeley Law to advance a progressive vision of the Constitution.
While in law school, Francesco worked for Senator Elizabeth Warren's Presidential Campaign. Sen. Warren's journey in life inspires Francesco to persist.
As a summer law clerk on the Senate Banking Committee, Francesco worked with Sen. Sherrod Brown's team on consumer protection, digital currencies, & expansion of access to banking services.
During the pandemic, Francesco was a law clerk on the Senate Judiciary Committee. He proposed questions on repro justice for Sen. Leahy during Justice Barrett's confirmation hearing, & worked with Sen. Blumenthal's team.
After graduating from law school, Francesco became a Legislative Advisor in Congress to be a voice for marginalized communities. He worked for Rep. Espaillat on the House Appropriations Committee & Rep. Goldman on the House Homeland Security Committee.
In the House of Representatives with Rep. Adriano Espaillat & Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield during a House Appropriations hearing.
Francesco is now running for Congress to represent the community he grew up in & advance social, racial, & economic justice. Forward Together!
CA-30 Debate
What Makes Francesco Different from the Other Candidates
(1) Francesco is a Progressive Democrat who was Born & Raised in the District
(2) Francesco has Lived Experiences - He Grew up in a Working-Class Immigrant Household & Understands the Economic Pain People in Our Community are Going Through
(3) Francesco has Experience Working in Congress - He Became a Legislative Advisor in Congress After Graduating from Berkeley Law & Understands What it Takes to be an Effective Member of the House
What Committee would Francesco Serve on?
The House Judiciary Committee to Protect Reproductive Rights, Voting Rights, LGBTQ+ Rights, & Immigrant Rights!
How will Francesco Make it More Affordable to Live in CA?
Francesco will Lower Federal Taxes for Anyone Making Less than $100,000 with NO Federal Taxes for Anyone Making Less than $50,000.
Francesco will Advance the Housing Crisis Response Act to Expand Affordable Housing.
Francesco will Advance the Downpayment Towards Equity Act to Provide Down Payment Assistance to First Time Homebuyers & Address the Legacy of Redlining & Discriminatory Housing Policies.
How will Francesco Address Homelessness in CA?
Francesco is committed to enacting legislation that will increase affordable housing for homeless persons, provide full funding to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to ensure that there are no homeless veterans, expand the Dept. of Housing LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative to ensure that LGBTQ+ Youth are housed, & expand access to mental health and substance abuse treatment.
On the Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
Francesco Sets the Record Straight When the Issue of Providing Health Care to Low-Income Undocumented Immigrants in CA Came Up
Undocumented Persons Pay Billions in Federal, State, & Local Taxes, & Generate a Surplus for Social Security & Medicare. People have Already Paid for Health Care & Health Care is a Human Right!
Who is the Person who Most Shaped Francesco’s Worldview?
Francesco’s Mother - She was Born in a Rural Village in Guatemala where Little Girls Did Not Have Access to Education. She Instilled in Him the Value of Education & Public Service.
Who is Francesco’s Favorite Artist?
Of course Francesco’s favorite artist is Olivia Rodrigo!! He loves her album - GUTS! It's pretty gutsy to run for Congress, don't you think?
Testimonials
A Bold Vision for the Future
An Economic Plan Investing in Workers & the Middle Class
Defending Reproductive Rights
Addressing the Homelessness Crisis
Empowering Small Businesses, Women Owned Businesses, & Minority Owned Businesses
Advancing Comprehensive Immigration Reform
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Increase Affordable Housing & Pass the Ending Homelessness Act
Universal Health Care & Protect Social Security
Protect Labor Rights & Support Small Businesses
Lower Taxes for Workers, the Middle Class, & Small Businesses
Raise the Minimum Wage to a Living Wage
Invest in Education
SOCIAL JUSTICE
End the Gun Violence Epidemic via Red Flag Laws, Ethan’s Law, & an Assault Weapons Ban
Pass the Women's Health Protection Act to Defend Repro Rights
Pass the Equality Act to Defend LGBTQ+ Rights
A Green New Deal & the Earth Act to Stop Climate Pollution
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Combat Corruption in Government
RACIAL JUSTICE
Restore the Voting Rights Act & End Voter Suppression Laws
Increase Funding for Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Pass H.R.40 to Establish a Commission to Study & Recommend Reparations for Slavery
Support Communities of Color Exposed to Climate Change
Work with the Bipartisan Second Chance Task Force in Congress to Reform the Criminal Legal System
Assist Borrowers Impacted by Discriminatory Housing & Lending Practices
An Experienced Changemaker
As a Legislative Advisor in Congress, Francesco Wrote Legislation & Letters to the Biden Administration to Address Gun Violence & Climate Change
Wrote legislation calling for a whole-of-government approach to addressing gun violence as a public health crisis via H.Res. 1165 [View here]
Worked with grassroots climate activists to prepare H.R. 9678 - The Earth Act of 2022 - to transition to renewable electricity, zero emission vehicles, & regenerative agriculture with animal welfare standards [View here]
Coordinated with stakeholders a letter joined by more than 60 members of Congress urging the Department of Homeland Security to address domestic violent extremism [View here]
Collaborated with stakeholders and Senate staff members in preparing a letter joined by more than 50 members of Congress urging the Securities & Exchange Commission to implement a strong climate disclosure rule [View here]
“A better future is possible when leaders understand the lived experiences of marginalized communities & are committed to advancing social, racial, & economic justice. That’s why I’m running for Congress.”
A Track Record Defending Reproductive Rights
Francesco has Worked with Policymakers in Congress to Protect Reproductive Rights
Wrote legislation condemning the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform [View here]
Prepared a letter sent by members of Congress to retail pharmacies urging them to become certified to distribute medication abortion
Advocated for a government apology & restitution for undocumented women forcibly sterilized in ICE detention
Read Francesco’s blog post regarding reproductive rights, published on the Berkeley Journal of International Law here
“Reproductive rights are human rights. We must defend reproductive rights to ensure equality and protect every person’s ability to make personal decisions about their bodies, health, and future.”
An Immigrant Rights Advocate
Francesco has been a Voice for Undocumented Families & Children who were Forcibly Separated from their Parents at the Border.
Worked with Immigrant Rights Organizations, including Kids In Need of Defense, to advance initiatives in Congress that protect unaccompanied children
Helped DACA recipients renew their status at Berkeley Law
Volunteered with the ACLU to document abusive practices at immigrant detention facilities
Prepared letters for members of Congress urging the Biden Admin to protect asylum seekers & grant work authorization to individuals from Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, & Nicaragua
Called for a government apology & reparations for families forcibly separated at the border - Read Francesco’s Op-Ed on the Daily Cal here & Article on the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal here
“Undocumented workers are essential workers & pay billions of dollars in taxes. We must pass comprehensive immigration reform because immigrants make our country stronger.”
A Foreign Policy Rooted in Our Values
Francesco Advised on Foreign Policy in Congress & Specialized in International Law at UC Berkeley. He will Advance a Foreign Policy Focused on Addressing Global Warming, Building an Inclusive Global Economy, & Protecting Human Rights.
Prepared a letter sent by more than 80 members of Congress to the House Appropriations Committee requesting increased funding for international climate programs, including the Green Climate Fund
Wrote legislation to assist allies in Latin America & the Caribbean transition to renewable energy [View here]
Wrote a Resolution in support of Ukraine & international organizations, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, assisting people displaced by war & conflict [View here]
Co-authored an article with Rep. Adriano Espaillat on the Harvard Journal on Legislation detailing the importance of Congress remedying a history of U.S. military interventions in the Dominican Republic [View in English here] [View in Spanish here]
Growing up, Francesco saw his neighbors in the Little Armenia neighborhood mourn the tragedy of the Armenian Genocide. He supports efforts to prevent another genocide by protecting Armenians in Artsakh.
On Israel-Gaza, Francesco agrees with calls from the UN Children’s Agency (UNICEF) that all Israeli hostages must be released, there must be a cease fire, & urgent humanitarian aid sent to families in Gaza. UNICEF finds that 90% of children under the age of 2 and 95% of pregnant women face severe food poverty in Gaza. Children caught in this cycle of violence need world leaders to step up and work towards a two-state solution for sustainable peace.