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Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA) co-sponsored the “Statute of Liberty Values Act” (SOLVe) introduced by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). The SOLVe Act nullifies and blocks the use of any federal funds to implement or enforce President Trump’s Executive Order to ban immigration from seven predominantly Muslim nations and to halt the U.S. Refugee Admissions… Read more »

Santa Barbara – Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA) held a press conference announcing the introduction of his first piece of legislation in the United States Congress. The California Clean Coast Act permanently bans future offshore oil and gas leasing in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California. The announcement coincides with the anniversary of the… Read more »

Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal released the following statement on Donald Trump’s latest Executive Orders on immigration: "President Trump’s proposed southern border wall is nothing more than a multi-billion dollar symbol of xenophobia and hate. This is not a strategic investment in our national security and the American taxpayers will be stuck holding the bill. "As a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA) released the following statement on his decision to attend the Presidential Inauguration: From the moment he takes office, I want the President-elect to know there are Members in Congress fighting for communities who will be greatly harmed by his misguided policy proposals and we will not be ignored. I want him to see the face of a Mexican… Read more »

Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) announced his appointment to the House Committee on Budget. The Committee on Budget is responsible for drafting an annual concurrent resolution that provides a Congressional framework for spending and revenue levels, the federal surplus or deficit, and public debt. Rep. Carbajal’s Budget Committee assignment was announced the same day House… Read more »

Today, President Obama announced the expansion of the existing California Coastal National Monument. This expansion includes coastal sites proposed for protection in legislation introduced by members of the California Congressional delegation in 2015, led by former Congresswoman Lois Capps. The California Coastal monument was originally designated in 2000 by President Bill Clinton.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced his appointment to the House Committee on Armed Services (HASC). The House Armed Services Committee is responsible for passing the annual national defense authorization bill, allocating funding and providing oversight for the Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as a significant portion of the Department of Energy… Read more »

Today, Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) was sworn into serve his first term in the 115th Congress representing the 24th Congressional District. “As this session of Congress is called to order, I’m incredibly honored and humbled to have the opportunity to represent the hardworking families of California’s 24th Congressional District,” said Carbajal. “This Congress… Read more »

The 115th freshman class stands ready for the new Congress. Read more »

The First Session of the 115th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2017 in Washington, DC. Read more »