Rep. Carbajal Celebrates Launch of Federal Home Energy Rebate Program, Encourages Central Coast Families to Utilize New Cost-Savings to Lower Utility Bills and Energy Costs

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Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) is celebrating the launch of the first phase of California’s first federal Home Energy Rebates program to help lower utility bills and home energy costs for Central Coast residents. The rebate program launching today will make it cheaper for California residents to install energy cost-saving measures such as heat pumps, electrical panels, and…

Rep. Carbajal Statement on Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attack on Israel

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Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) released the following statement marking one year since the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel: "Today marks one year since the terrorist attack by Hamas which killed over 1,200 civilians. "As we mourn innocent lives lost and those still taken from loved ones, I'm reaffirming my commitment to the safe return of every hostage, a renewed…

Rep. Carbajal, California Congressional Delegation Call on Caltrans to Eliminate Redundant Federal Environmental Reviews

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Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined California U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Adam B. Schiff (D-CA-30), Scott H. Peters (D-CA-50), Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Julia Brownley (D-CA-26), Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), Josh Harder (D-CA-09), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), and Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA-38) sent a letter to the California…

Rep. Carbajal Statement on Iran’s Attack on Israel, Escalating Violence in Middle East

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Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement on Iran’s direct attack on Israel and the continued violence in the Middle East: “Iran’s direct attack on the people of Israel yesterday is a stark reminder of the threat their regime and its proxies pose to our ally, and of the importance of continuing to ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself. “I…

Rep. Carbajal Announces $1.2 Million in Public Safety Investments for Ventura County

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Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced $1,243,744 in new federal grants to improve public safety, law enforcement response, and support for victims of crimes in Ventura County. The majority of the funding comes through grant programs created through the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which Rep. Carbajal helped revive in 2022 after expiring under the previous…

Rep. Carbajal and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Cybersecurity Protections at Nation’s Ports

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Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, along with Rep. Webster (FL-11), Chairman of the Subcommittee and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Protecting Investments in Our Ports Act. This legislation would ensure that ports across the United States are taking the proper steps to protect…

Rep. Carbajal Votes to Prevent Harmful Government Shutdown, Avert Pay Cut for Wildland Firefighters

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Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) voted today on a clean extension of government funding that averts a costly government shutdown, rejects Project 2025 policy riders, and averts an imminent pay cut for federal wildland firefighters currently battling blazes across California. “From the beginning of this Congress, House Democrats and I have made it clear that we are prepared to work across the…

House Committee Approves Rep. Carbajal Bill to Rename Santa Maria Post Office in Honor of Mayor Larry Lavagnino

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Congressman Salud Carbajal’s (CA-24) legislation to formally rename the U.S. Post Office on E. Battles Road in Santa Maria in honor of Larry Lavagnino — the City’s former Mayor, City Councilmember, and longtime resident — advanced out of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform by a unanimous vote and now moves to the House Floor for consideration by the full U.S. House of…

As California Battles 500,000+ Acres of Wildfires, House Committee Unanimously Approves Rep. Carbajal’s Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk in National Forests

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Today, bipartisan legislation to reduce wildfire risks written by Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) was approved by a unanimous vote of the House Natural Resources Committee. The vote comes as firefighters are battling more than 500,000 acres of wildfires in National Forests and communities across California. Rep. Carbajal’s Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act would reduce procedural…

Rep. Carbajal, New Dem Coalition Unveil Jobs Action Plan to Address the Labor Shortage, Reward Hard Work, and Strengthen the Economy

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Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined his Coalition colleagues in unveiling the New Dems’ Jobs Action Plan. The Action Plan examines current barriers to labor growth in America and lays out a roadmap to strengthen our national workforce and our economy. “The Central Coast deserves a workforce system that works for them, a system that affords everyone the…