Santa Maria, CA – This Thursday, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson (MN-7), will host an agriculture listening session at the Santa Maria Fairpark with local stakeholders. The Congressmen will hear the concerns and priorities of Central Coast agriculture producers, farm workers, and nutrition organizations, regarding… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Carbajal (CA-24) announced that Dawn Addis, a founder of the Women's March San Luis Obispo (WMSLO), will attend the President’s annual State of the Union Address on January 30, 2018. Each year, Members of Congress are permitted one guest to attend the address.
“Dawn has been a force of nature when it comes to civic engagement on the Central Coast,… Read more »
Santa Barbara, CA – Today, Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24) released a Thomas Fire and California Storm recovery guide to help those affected by the Thomas fire, the largest fire in California’s history, and subsequent Montecito mudslides find and apply for the federal resources for recovery made available to them under the Stafford Act to help them recover.
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) wrote to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator William B. “Brock” Long raising his concerns regarding limitations of the national Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) System, which were detrimental during the Thomas Fire evacuations.… Read more »
Santa Barbara, CA – Today, Reps. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Julia Brownley (CA-26) encouraged the President to support Governor Brown’s appeal to reconsider the denial of Individual Assistance funds for the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides and flooding in the Major Disaster Declaration. Individual Assistance programs can aid Central Coast families rebuilding their homes and businesses… Read more »
San Luis Obispo –Today, Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24) publicly released his December comment to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), meeting on the Diablo Canyon Power Plan (DCPP). Carbajal’s letter requests the commission to reconsider its proposed decision on the joint agreement. The CPUC is expected to issue its decision on the DCPP today.
The joint agreement,… Read more »
Montecito, CA – Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement in response to the deadly mudslides that claimed at least 15 lives and destroyed dozens of homes:
“My heart breaks for our neighbors in Montecito. My thoughts and prayers are with those whose lives were lost and their loved ones, those recovering from injuries, as well as with those who are unable to… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, as heavy rains create severe flooding and debris flow conditions on the Central Coast, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) encouraged homeowners and renters to confirm their flood insurance policies, and to immediately apply if they are not yet covered. Central Coast residents impacted by flooding after the Thomas Fire may be eligible for an exception to the National… Read more »
Santa Barbara, CA – Today, after the Trump Administration moved to broadly expand opportunities for offshore oil and gas drilling on the outer continental shelf, off the coast of California, Congressman Salud Carbajal released the following statement opposing the decision:
“Protecting the health and safety of our coastal communities is vital, and that is why the first bill I introduced… Read more »
Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) contacted the President urging him to approve Governor Brown’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in response to the Thomas Fire. This declaration would trigger the release of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to help debris removal, individuals rebuild houses and obtain temporary rental homes, as well as access Small Business… Read more »
