Press Releases

Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) re-introduced the bipartisan MARKET CHOICE Act. By eliminating the gas tax in exchange for implementing a tax on greenhouse gas emissions, this initiative would diminish the detrimental impacts of such emissions while making critical investments in American infrastructure. The bill… Read more »

Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced a $8,000,000 grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to reduce vehicle collisions with Central Coast wildlife by connecting the habitat on either side of U.S. Highway 101 through the Gaviota Pass. “I championed creating the Wildlife Crossing program when we were writing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and I’m proud to see our… Read more »

Congressman Salud Carbajal, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, and a group of twelve other House Democrats sitting on committees with oversight on international affairs voiced concerns to President Joe Biden over Israel’s current military operations and the need for a strategic approach that supports both the freeing of hostages and a political resolution that protects… Read more »

Today, the leadership of the New Democrat Coalition endorsed Congressman Salud Carbajal’s (CA-24) bipartisan legislation aimed at increase access to affordable child care. The Child Care Investment Act, which was introduced by Carbajal and Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05) earlier this year, also has the support of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a range of child care advocacy… Read more »

El congresista Salud Carbajal invita a los residentes de la Costa Central a ver las nuevas opciones de cobertura de seguro de salud a través de Covered California, porque las leyes que él ayudó a crear están reduciendo los costos de atención médica para millones de personas. Puede ver el mensaje del Congresista Carbajal aquí. “En este momento, una familia en la Costa Central está… Read more »

Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal called on the Republican leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives to act on legislation to help mitigate high housing costs and increase access to affordable housing options in California. “The people’s House went the entire month of November without passing a bill to tackle our nation’s housing crisis,” said Rep. Carbajal. “I was sent to this… Read more »

Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) are introducing new legislation to expand the types of oil and gas pipelines in the United States that are required to install automatic shut-off valves and rupture detection technologies to mitigate devastating spills like the one that spilled over 100,000 gallons of oil on the Central Coast of California… Read more »

Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced that $550,000 in downpayment assistance grants for middle-income home buyers are being awarded to first time homebuyers on California’s Central Coast through the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBSF). The 11 awards for Central Coast home buyers come from a new pilot program provided through the federal-backed bank to support… Read more »

Congressman Salud Carbajal joined officials from the Santa Barbara County Department of Public Health to encourage Central Coast residents to take advantage of the open enrollment period for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace, which is open now through January 31. Congressman Carbajal highlighted where his work on health care affordability legislation… Read more »

SANTA BARBARA, CA — Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement after the announcement of a United States-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas to release some of the hostages held in Gaza, grant a temporary humanitarian ceasefire, and allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need. “Today’s announcement of a U.S.-brokered deal on a temporary ceasefire and release… Read more »