Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2021. This bipartisan bill ensures federal firefighters receive the same access to job-related disability and retirement benefits as state, county, and municipal firefighters. This bill is co-led by Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Mark Takano (D-CA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). A… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced FEMA has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for individuals who lost loved ones to COVID-19 beginning this week. Congressman Carbajal voted to pass the funeral assistance program as part of the American Rescue Plan.
“No amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one, but I’m hopeful this… Read more »
Santa Barbara, CA – Last week, Congressman Carbajal led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021. This legislation would help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among air travelers by creating a pilot program to require temperature checks at TSA screenings.
“My own experience with COVID-19 underscores how easily this virus can… Read more »
Santa Barbara, CA – Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal issued the following statement on actions President Biden is taking to address gun violence in the United States:
“I lost my older sister to suicide with a firearm at a young age and then, in 2014, our community was rocked by a mass shooting in Isla Vista. California took decisive action after that shooting and enacted a successful red flag… Read more »
Santa Barbara, CA – Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal announced that three Central Coast Community Health Centers will receive a total of $11.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations. The resources are part of the American Rescue Plan’s investments to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities.
Central Coast-based federal… Read more »
Santa Barbara, CA — Congressman Salud Carbajal will serve as a co-chair of the Congressional Offshore Wind Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers focused on improving offshore wind technology, investing in the offshore wind workforce, and making the United States a clean energy leader.
The caucus was formally created for the 117th Congress by Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D-VA-2). Joining… Read more »
Washington, DC – Earlier this month, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) wrote to Defense Secretary Austin requesting increased transparency in the Department’s basing decision process, including Air Force and Space Force entities, and urging the Department to consider Vandenberg Air Force Base as STARCOM’s Headquarters.
In 2019,… Read more »
Washington, DC – Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued this statement following House passage of the Dream and Promise Act:
“I am glad the Dream and Promise Act has passed the House and with bipartisan support to boot. This bill gives millions of Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders the protection and opportunities they deserve. As someone who immigrated to this… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in voting to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which makes pragmatic reforms to our immigration system by providing fairness for farmworkers and stability to agriculture producers. Rep. Carbajal played a central role as one of nine lawmakers who worked across party lines to craft the proposal… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat (MONARCH) Act as well as the Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) co-led introduction of the two bills in the House of… Read more »
