Rep. Salud Carbajal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 24th district, has been vocal on social media about his stance against recent legislative efforts and in support of various communities. His tweets provide insight into his perspectives on budget plans and community recognition.
On May 6, 2025, Rep. Carbajal criticized House Republicans for attempting to pass a budget plan that he describes as “reckless.” According to him, this plan would result in significant cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs affecting millions of Americans including children, seniors, and veterans. He expressed concern that rather than improving lives, this proposal would have detrimental effects “House Republicans are trying to jam through their reckless budget plan that cuts Medicaid for tens of millions of Americans and takes food assistance away from children, seniors, and veterans.”
The following day, on May 7, 2025, Rep. Carbajal reiterated his opposition alongside his colleagues from the House Agriculture Democrats. He emphasized the potential impact of proposed cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and other food assistance initiatives. Carbajal highlighted that if these reductions were implemented: “1.2 million veterans,” “4.8 million seniors,” and “14.6 million children could go hungry.” Additionally, over one million children might lose access to essential services “Proud to stand with my @HouseAgDems colleagues today to say HANDS OFF SNAP and food assistance.”
Also on May 7th, Rep. Carbajal took a moment to acknowledge the contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities during May’s celebration events. He commended their leadership both on the Central Coast of California and across America “This May, we celebrate the contributions and leadership of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community.”
Salud Carbajal has served in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Lois Capps. Prior to this role in Congress where he represents California’s 24th District from Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors spanning over a decade from 2005-2017.
