California's 24th Congressional District
Recent News About California's 24th Congressional District
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Congressman Carbajal Touts New $18,000,000 Research Grant for UC Santa Barbara
Congressman Salud Carbajal is proud to amplify a recent announcement by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that is bringing $18 million over 6 years to UC Santa Barbara’s Materials Research Laboratory (MRL).
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Rep. Carbajal Announces $500,000 Federal Investment to Help Close Digital Divide for Santa Ynez Tribe
On June 29, 2023, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced a new $500,000 grant from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) to fund the planning and surveying phase of expanded high-speed internet access for the Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians.
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Armed Services Committee Advances Proposal to Strengthen Nuclear Cybersecurity Standards Proposed by Reps. Carbajal, Bacon, and Gallagher
Armed Services Committee Advances Proposal to Strengthen Nuclear Cybersecurity Standards Proposed by Reps. Carbajal, Bacon, and Gallagher
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Citing Risks Found by Independent Review of Nuclear Systems, Reps. Carbajal, Bacon, Gallagher, Unveil NDAA Push to Strengthen Nuclear Cybersecurity Standards
On June 15, Congressmen Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Don Bacon (NE-02) and Mike Gallagher (WI-08), members of the House Armed Services Committee, unveiled a bipartisan measure aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity practices for the United States’ nuclear weapons system.
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Reps. Carbajal, LaMalfa, Miller, Spanberger Introduce Bill to Advance Automation Research and Development
On June 15, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined Representatives Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Max Miller (OH-07), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) to introduce a bill establishing a Specialty Crop Mechanization and Automation Research and Development Program within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support specialty crop mechanization and automation projects.
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Reps. Carbajal Joins Bipartisan Majority to Advance Bill to Improve Aviation Safety, Support Consumer Protections for Air Travelers
On June 14, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined a bipartisan majority in advancing their reauthorization of federal aviation programs with key improvements for aviation safety and consumer protections for America’s air travelers.
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Carbajal Statement on Indictment of Donald Trump in Federal Court
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement today following the arraignment of former President Donald Trump in federal court for 37 felony charges:
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In Wake of Heavy Central Coast Storms, Carbajal Helps Send Bipartisan Bill Streamlining Federal Disaster Assistance to House Floor
Recently, Congressman Salud Carbajal joined a bipartisan majority of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at making the federal disaster assistance process easier for families to navigate and more accessible.
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Reps. Carbajal, Cárdenas, Chavez-DeRemer, Davis, Mace, Nunn Introduce Bill to Ban Greyhound Racing
On June 8, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) led a group of bipartisan House members in the introduction of legislation that would ban greyhound racing in the United States and outlaw gambling on the outcome of greyhound races simulcast from other nations.
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Rep. Carbajal, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Agricultural Education at Community Colleges
Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, recently introduced with his colleagues the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act, a bipartisan bill which would fund community college workforce training, education, and research programs in agriculture.
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Carbajal Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Salud Carbajal announced the honorees for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for the 24th Congressional District, including the winner, three runners up, and the recipient of the ‘people’s choice’ award.
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Carbajal: UCSB’s Selection as New National ‘AI’ Research Institute Another Proof Point that Central Coast is Leading in Emerging Fields
Congressman Salud Carbajal is highlighting a recent announcement by the White House and National Science Foundation that is giving the Central Coast another opportunity to lead in emerging fields of study and industry: artificial intelligence.
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Rep. Carbajal Backs Bipartisan Budget Agreement, Urges Congress to Pass in Order to Avoid Economic Catastrophe
On May 31, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representative’s consideration of the bipartisan budget agreement struck this weekend by President Biden and House Republican leaders that adjusts the U.S. debt limit to avoid a catastrophic default:
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Committee Advances Two Bipartisan Bills Co-Led by Congressman Carbajal to Strengthen Supply Chains, Reduce Congestion
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) this week approved bills co-led by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chains, alleviating congestion, and improving efficiency in U.S. transportation corridors.
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Carbajal Touts New $173 Million Investment in Ventura Water Infrastructure Upgrades
On May 23, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) touted a new $173,000,000 investment from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – funds provided through his votes in Congress – which will support upgrades to Ventura’s water infrastructure, enable the city to establish a new local, drought-resilient water supply, and help protect the Santa Clara Estuary.
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Rep. Carbajal Helps Introduce Bipartisan “Invest to Protect Act” to Support Local Police Departments
In recognition of National Police Week, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined a bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers in reintroducing the Invest to Protect Act, legislation that will make critical, targeted investments in small and midsize police departments with fewer than 200 sworn officers for the recruitment, retention, mental health support, and training they need to protect themselves and their communities.
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Reps. Carbajal, Webster Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create National Infrastructure Bank
Representatives Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Daniel Webster (FL-11), senior leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation today in recognition of National Infrastructure Week that would authorize the creation of a national infrastructure bank.
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Carbajal, Bice, Ernst, Kaine Introduce Bill to Combat Threat of Fentanyl
Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) are leading a bipartisan effort directing increased federal attention to fentanyl trafficking by utilizing the tools of the Department of Defense (DoD) and involving Mexico as an active partner to combat this crisis and disrupt drug cartel and trafficking activity.
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Rep. Carbajal, New Dems Call for Bipartisan Immigration Reform to Strengthen Our Economy and Bring Order to the Border
On May 11, New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force Vice Chair Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chair Lou Correa (CA-46)
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Carbajal, Feinstein, Padilla, California Democrats Urge Commerce Department to Prioritize Designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, and a group of 12 other Members of Congress from California urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to prioritize completing the designation process for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary off the central coast of California.