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In 2018, Congress created a drinking water resilience program at the EPA based on my legislation, the Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act. In a April 21st, 2021 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, I discussed the need to make a similar investment to protect America's wastewater infrastructure from the threats posed by the climate crisis.

I welcome the President's strategic decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan. At this House Armed Services Committee hearing, I asked witnesses to explain what the U.S. footprint will be in Afghanistan after the withdraw and how our oversight strategy of the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund will evolve.

COVID-19 has only exacerbated the digital divide. Families in my district, like the Martinez family, have had to search parking lots for Wi-Fi so their kids could attend school. Every family deserves reliable internet, no matter their zip code. That's why I'm pushing to pass the American Jobs Plan to bring affordable broadband to all.

Last week, I chaired a Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing where I asked the Port of Hueneme CEO and Port Director Kristin Decas about the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program. The successful program has helped the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District work with vessels to reduce emissions by lowering speeds as they approach the Central Coast.

Last week, I introduced a bipartisan bill to reduce carbon emissions in the maritime industry by investing in research and development of zero-emission port and vessel technology. This week, I chaired a Transportation and Infrastructure Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing on steps we can take to achieve a carbon-free maritime industry.

As the son of a farmworker, I'm honoring César Chávez Day by remembering a true civil rights leader who fought for better conditions for farmworkers and their families. He inspired generations of leaders and improved the lives of millions of hardworking farmworkers, like my father.

Rep. Carbajal questions Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the administration's transportation policies, including a national infrastructure bank and pipeline safety measures to prevent future devastation on the Central Coast like those from the 1969 and 2015 oil spills.

Rep. Carbajal speaks in an Agriculture Committee hearing on food insecurity and exploring more ways to ensure America's families are fed, including emergency SNAP allotments to those who need it most.

Rep. Carbajal speaks on the House floor in support of the American Rescue Plan which will provide communities with the critical funding needed to get through this pandemic.

Rep. Carbajal Speaks on the House Floor on February 25, 2021 to urge his colleagues to support the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act. The package, which includes Carbajal's Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, passed the House on February 26th with bipartisan support. Read more about the bill here: https://www.edhat.com/news/carbajal-reintroduces-central-coast-heritage-protection-act

Rep. Carbajal joined UCDC night on February 24th, 2021 and talked with Professor Marc Sandalow and answered questions from current UCDC students about issues we are facing today.