U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced he secured significant federal funding for a series of public projects in Santa Barbara County. Projects include improvements to local infrastructure, emergency response services, and criminal justice programs. “Delivering these federal investments is about strengthening the public resources that Santa Barbara County residents rely on every da... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to expand benefits for veterans who experienced sexual trauma during their service. The Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution Act would change the effective date of a veteran’s claim to allow veterans who experience sexual trauma during their service to receive retroactive disab... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the following statement in response to the New York Times article detailing allegations of sexual assault against César Chávez. “I’m deeply shocked and saddened to learn of these disturbing allegations. I stand firmly with the victims and their loved ones as investigations move forward. I believe we cannot celebrate a man, regardless of ... Read More »
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the Trump administration’s announcement that they are invoking the Defense Production Act to advance Sable Offshore’s plans to restart offshore oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit. “President Trump is using the war in Iran as a pretext to override the will of Santa Barbara County residents and the state of Californ... Read More »
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced he secured significant federal funding for two infrastructure projects in San Luis Obispo County. Projects include improvements to the Shell Beach Road shared use path and City of Morro Bay’s stormwater system. “Securing these federal investments is about strengthening the everyday safety and quality of life for residents across San Luis Obisp... Read More »
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced he secured significant federal funding for two public projects in Ventura County. Projects include developing a new park near Ojai and an interim shelter in Ventura. “These federal investments will strengthen the well‑being of communities across Ventura County,” said Rep. Carbajal. “The new Meiners Oaks Botanical Park will give local kids and ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced the six recipients of the 2026 Central Coast Women of the Year Award, recognizing extraordinary women whose leadership, compassion, and service have made a lasting impact across California’s Central Coast. The six winners of this year’s award are: Hortensia “Tensie” Hernandez from Santa Maria, Dr. Mary Parker from San Luis Obispo, Sarah Aguilar... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the statement below following the House Agriculture Committee’s passage of the farm bill. “The Republican farm bill fails to address the urgent crises facing agricultural communities across the country, including on the Central Coast. Our farmers are being squeezed by both sides of Trump’s trad... Read More »
“The ongoing conflict in Iran was ordered with no credible justification and little regard for the men and women who are being asked to risk their lives. Trump’s war has already claimed the lives of six servicemembers, and sadly, more will be put in harm’s way,” said Rep. Carbajal. “The American people do not want another forever war in the Middle East. They do not want to see young Americans lose... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the Trump administration’s strikes in Iran. “President Trump promised to put Americans first and end foreign wars, but his actions in Iran clearly break those promises. The American people want solutions to the issues close to home, such as addressing the cost-of-living crisis. They do not want to be dragged i... Read More »
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), along with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Mike Levin (D-CA-49), and Dave Min (D-CA-47), led 31 of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Trump administration opposing the development of new offshore oil and gas leases in the Southern and Central Ca... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the 2026 State of the Union address. “What we heard from Trump tonight was the same old lies, distortions, and distractions. But Americans know the truth: he has broken every single promise he made to working families. Prices continue to rise on everything from groceries to housing, health insurance costs have... Read More »
Last week, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) traveled across San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties as part of his “Central Coast Affordability Tour” to hear directly from students, small business owners, families, and more on how the cost-of-living crisis is personally impacting them. Download photos here. “Last week, I visited colleges, small businesses, childcare provid... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the Trump Administration’s rollback of the 2009 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) endangerment finding. This finding determined that pollutants created from fossil fuels – such as methane and carbon dioxide – can be regulated under the Clean Air Act. “The Trump Administration has once again chosen to prior... Read More »
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), along with U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), John Garamendi (D-CA-08), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced the Safe Skies Act, a bipartisan bill to improve workplace protections for cargo pilots. Under current law, cargo pilots are operating under weaker flight, duty, and rest regulations than their passenger airline counterparts. This l... Read More »
