Congress Directs Energy Department to Study Funding for Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning

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San Luis Obispo, CA – Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced today that Congress has directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to study public and private funding sources available to decommissioning nuclear powerplants, including the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. The report was included in the Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans…

Key Central Coast Priorities Signed into Law in National Defense Authorization Act

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Washington, DC – Today, the President signed into law the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which sets policy and authorizes funding for the U.S. military. The FY19 NDAA provides a 2.6% pay increase for our military personnel and provides the necessary resources to increase readiness through improved training and modernization…

Carbajal Condemns Trump Administration’s Rollback of California Fuel Standards

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Santa Barbara, CA – Today, following the Trump Administration’s announcement that it will seek to rollback current fuel economy and emissions standards and nullify California’s waiver, Congressman Carbajal (CA-24) joined Rep. Mark Desaulnier (CA-11) and 59 Members of Congress in announcing a resolution, H.Con.Res 130, to oppose the move. “We cannot allow an Administration that is…

Carbajal Highlights Recreational Value of Marine Sanctuaries on “Vet into Your Sanctuary” Cruise

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On Saturday, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and national marine sanctuary staff took 22 Central Coast veterans out for a “Vet into Your Sanctuary” Cruise aboard the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research vessel Shearwater. National marine sanctuaries are premiere destinations for people to recreate responsibly, enjoy the ocean’s beauty, and be inspired by meaningful…

Carbajal Fights for Increased Election Transparency in Corporate Political Spending

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Washington, DC – Today, the House passed the FY 2019 Financial Services appropriations package, which includes language prohibiting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from implementing any new reporting requirements regarding the disclosure of political contributions by corporations. Reps. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Michael Capuano (MA-07) offered an amendment to strike this…

Carbajal Takes Legislative Action to End DHS Family Separation Policy

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Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and 190 House Democrats introduced the Keep Families Together Act, H.R. 6135, to stop the Trump Administration from separating immigrant children from their families at the border as a result of their ‘zero tolerance’ policy. This is the House companion to the legislation introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) earlier this…

Army Corps to Invest $4.9 Million in Port San Luis

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Avila Beach, CA – Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will invest $4.9 million to supplement funding Port San Luis breakwater repairs. In April, Carbajal directly requested that the Assistant Secretary of the Army and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget include funding for the breakwater repair in their fiscal year 2018…