Press Releases

In response to the three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, Rep. Salud Carbajal released the following statement: “As we continue to learn more about the origin of these confirmed cases, it is important that our community remain proactive and calm,” said Rep. Carbajal. “The best thing we can do is listen to the experts and… Read more »

Rep. Salud Carbajal is seeking nominations for his annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards. All women in California’s 24th Congressional District are eligible for nomination and can be nominated for their service to the Central Coast by a fellow community member. The online submission form is open until March 15, 2020. “Our district is full of exceptional women who lead, make… Read more »

Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) introduced the California’s Land Preservation and Protection Act to place a moratorium on fracking and new oil and gas drilling on federal lands on California’s central and southern coasts. This is direct pushback on the Trump administration’s decision allowing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to pursue oil and gas leasing on over 1.2 million acres of… Read more »

Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal’s Central Coast Heritage Protection Act (H.R. 2199) passed the U.S. House as part of the Protecting America’s Wilderness Act, a bill package aimed at preserving public lands. On Friday, February 14, Carbajal will host a press conference with local leaders and advocates to celebrate the bill’s passage. “Our district is the most beautiful in the nation—we must do… Read more »

Rep. Salud Carbajal has announced that Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) President and CEO Dr. Jenna Tosh will be attending the State of the Union as his invited guest. Tosh has been on the forefront of advocating for health care on the Central Coast and for people across the nation. “As the president continues to ramp up attacks on health care and reproductive health… Read more »

Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal and 223 fellow members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H. Con. Res. 83, a war powers resolution to more concretely define and limit President Donald Trump’s military actions regarding Iran. The resolution passed with bipartisan support. Congress’ decision-making role in matters of war is outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. “It is… Read more »

Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal released a numerical summary of 2019 accomplishments on the Central Coast and in the U.S. House of Representatives. The summary includes the number of constituents served, number of bills Carbajal introduced, community events held and more. See the full summary below. “It has been a memorable year for our district and for our nation at large. I’m proud of what… Read more »

Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) voted in favor of the two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump that were on the House floor today. “While none of us came to Congress to impeach a president, the evidence against Donald Trump has become abundantly clear,” said Rep. Salud Carbajal. “The president used the power of his office to solicit foreign interference in our elections… Read more »

Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) with Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019 to raise the standards of maritime safety and prioritize the well-being of the public. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the Senate version of this bill. “If we are to save lives and make necessary reforms in the wake of the Conception tragedy, we must no… Read more »

Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report for the 2020 fiscal year. The sweeping bipartisan defense measure was the result of a compromise between the two individual House and Senate-passed versions of the NDAA. Rep. Salud Carbajal, member of the House Armed Services Committee, served as a conferee, helping shape the bill into its final form… Read more »