Pete Aguilar is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He has served as the U.S. Representative for California's 31st congressional district since 2015. Aguilar is known for his work on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education. Before his time in Congress, Aguilar was the mayor of Redlands, California, and he has a background in local government. He is also a member of the House Appropriations Committee, where he helps allocate federal funding for various programs and initiatives.