Rep. Carbajal, Sen. Schiff Push for Proper Environmental Review and a Public Process as the State Considers the Resumption of Oil Drilling Operations off the Gaviota Coast

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Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) wrote to Governor Newsom raising concerns about the potential restart of offshore oil drilling operations along California’s Gaviota Coast by Sable Offshore Corp. Despite the devastating environmental and economic impacts of past oil spills, Sable Offshore Corp. is seeking approval to restart drilling using the same…

Reps. Carbajal, Lawler, and U.S. Senators Britt, Kaine Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Proposal to Make Child Care More Affordable

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Congressmen Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) along with U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act—bipartisan, bicameral legislation that together form a bold proposal to make child care more affordable and accessible by strengthening existing tax credits to lower…

Rep. Carbajal Statement on President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress

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Tonight, Congressman Carbajal invited Charlie Martinez to President Trump’s address to a Joint Session of Congress. Charlie is a former fire Captain at Vandenberg Space Force Base and is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, representing federal firefighters. CA-24 is home to nearly 8,000 federal employees, who are dedicated public servants who provide essential…

WATCH: Rep. Carbajal, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Blast House Republican Budget That Will Slash Critical Funding to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires

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Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined his Congressional Hispanic Caucus colleagues on the House Floor to call out the House Republican budget that betrays the American people by slashing vital funding to critical programs so they can give tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations. The Congressman’s full remarks can be found here. In CA-24, 236,208 people on Medicaid are at…

Rep. Carbajal Rejoins House Agriculture Committee, Ready to Fight for Central Coast Farmers and Farmworkers

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Last week, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) was reappointed by his Democratic colleagues to the House Agriculture Committee. As a member, he will continue playing a direct role in crafting policy that supports farmers and farmworkers, agriculture production, and critical food and nutrition programs on the Central Coast. “The Central Coast is one of our nation’s agricultural…

Rep. Carbajal on the House Passing the Republican Budget That Slashes Funding for Medicaid and SNAP

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Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) voted against the harmful Republican tax plan that would gut funding for Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and SNAP–one of the nation’s largest anti-hunger programs. All this to bankroll tax cuts for billionaires at the expense of working families on the Central Coast.  In CA-24, 236,208 people who rely on Medicaid are at risk of losing…

Rep. Carbajal Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Aerial Firefighting Fleet to Combat Wildfires

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Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined Reps. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Jake Ellzey (R-TX-06), and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) to introduce the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act to improve our nation’s aerial firefighting capabilities through expanded use of excess military aircrafts and parts. The bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the sale of military aircraft for use in aerial…

Rep. Carbajal Helps Introduce Bill to Restore Protections of Immigrants at Schools, Churches, Other Essential Service Locations / El Congresista Carbajal Ayuda A Presentar Proyecto De Ley Para Restablecer Las Protecciones De Los Inmigrantes En Escuelas, Iglesias Y Otros Lugares De Servicios Esenciales

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Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) helped introduce legislation alongside Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) that would restore and codify longstanding guardrails on federal immigration enforcement activities to protect immigrant communities at sensitive locations amid the increased targeting of immigrant communities. Since 2011, the Department…

“You Deserve Better”: Top Democrat on Coast Guard Subcommittee Carbajal Writes Open Letter to Coast Guard Members Amid Whirlwind Policy Changes

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Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Ranking Member Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) published an open letter to members of the United States Coast Guard, decrying the recent spate of policy changes in the service and the firing and eviction of the branch’s Commandant. “Where is the Executive Order addressing military pay and housing allowances in high cost-of-living…

As Central Coast Communities Face Uncertainty, Reps Continue to Question Trump Admin About Freeze of Federal Funding Intended for Region

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As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of all federal financial assistance, U.S. Representatives  Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Julia Brownley (CA-26) are calling on the Administration to clarify its actions and disclose a full list of…