Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) led a group of bipartisan House members in the introduction of legislation that would ban greyhound racing in the United States and outlaw gambling on the outcome of greyhound races simulcast from other nations.
“Greyhound racing is a relic of an era long-past in the United States. It is cruel, inhumane, and thoroughly unpopular with the American… Read more »
Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, recently introduced with his colleagues the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act, a bipartisan bill which would fund community college workforce training, education, and research programs in agriculture.
The legislation will be considered for inclusion in this year’s Farm Bill.
Many community… Read more »
Congressman Salud Carbajal announced the honorees for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for the 24th Congressional District, including the winner, three runners up, and the recipient of the ‘people’s choice’ award.
The first place prize went to Buena High School sophomore Bennett Urwick for their piece The Backbone of Industry. Urwick’s art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for… Read more »
Congressman Salud Carbajal is highlighting a recent announcement by the White House and National Science Foundation that is giving the Central Coast another opportunity to lead in emerging fields of study and industry: artificial intelligence.
Last month, UC Santa Barbara was selected as the lead university for one of seven new National AI Research Institutes, a designation that included… Read more »
Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representative’s consideration of the bipartisan budget agreement struck this weekend by President Biden and House Republican leaders that adjusts the U.S. debt limit to avoid a catastrophic default:
“The bipartisan budget agreement brokered by President Biden ensures the United States can… Read more »
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) this week approved bills co-led by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chains, alleviating congestion, and improving efficiency in U.S. transportation corridors.
The committee advanced H.R. 3318, legislation introduced by Carbajal and Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) to allow a variance of up to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) touted a new $173,000,000 investment from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – funds provided through his votes in Congress – which will support upgrades to Ventura’s water infrastructure, enable the city to establish a new local, drought-resilient water supply, and help protect the Santa Clara Estuary.
“Climate change has made access to… Read more »
In recognition of National Police Week, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined a bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers in reintroducing the Invest to Protect Act, legislation that will make critical, targeted investments in small and midsize police departments with fewer than 200 sworn officers for the recruitment, retention, mental health support, and training they need to… Read more »
Representatives Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Daniel Webster (FL-11), senior leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation today in recognition of National Infrastructure Week that would authorize the creation of a national infrastructure bank.
The bank created by the lawmaker’s bill, the National Infrastructure Investment… Read more »
Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) are leading a bipartisan effort directing increased federal attention to fentanyl trafficking by utilizing the tools of the Department of Defense (DoD) and involving Mexico as an active partner to combat this crisis and disrupt drug cartel and trafficking activity.
“The… Read more »
