SLO Reporter

Rep. Salud Carbajal, representing California's 24th district in the U.S. Congress, shared several statements via social media on November 19, 2024. His comments addressed issues related to federal student aid, government transparency, and congressional governance.

In a post dated November 19, 2024, Rep. Carbajal discussed challenges faced by families due to the rollout of a new FAFSA form last year. He stated that this issue prompted him and his colleagues to advocate for legislation ensuring that the Education Department provides students with sufficient time to assess their federal student aid options. "Last year, the rollout of the new FAFSA form created major issues for Central Coast families."

Later that day, Carbajal emphasized the importance of transparency in holding elected officials accountable. Alongside Rep. Sean Casten, he urged the House Ethics Committee to release its report on Matt Gaetz without delay. He argued that Americans have a right to know details about individuals who might assume significant roles such as Attorney General. "Transparency is key to holding our elected officials accountable."

In another statement made on November 19, Carbajal criticized certain political figures whom he described as "right-wing extremists." He accused them of letting critical legislation expire and pushing the country toward financial instability while failing to address economic concerns for citizens. Additionally, he expressed optimism about Sarah McBride joining Congress amidst these challenges."The same right-wing extremists that let the Farm Bill expire twice..."