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 »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) voted against the harmful, Republican tax bill that narrowly passed the House of Representatives. The bill explodes our national debt by $1.5 trillion, repeals the individual healthcare insurance mandate, triggers a 4% reduction in Medicare payments, and increases taxes on 86 million middle-class families by 2027, providing 83% of the… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that the California Army National Guard has procured twenty UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to be added to their fleet in 2018.
As the Thomas Fire continues to threaten homes and communities on the Central Coast, hundreds of California National Guard troops have mobilized to… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Carbajal (CA-24) and California Representatives from districts with ongoing wildfires, met with Vice President Mike Pence and FEMA officials at the White House. Federal assistance for the Thomas Fire, which has burned over 234,200 acres in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, was the focus of the conversation.
Once a full impact assessment of the Thomas Fire… Read more »
