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Salud Ortiz Carbajal

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Salud Ortiz Carbajal is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 24th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Carbajal has focused on issues such as immigration reform, environmental protection, and veterans' affairs during his tenure in Congress. He has been vocal about the impact of immigration policies on local communities, advocating for humane treatment and support for immigrant families.

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October 7, 2026

The San Pedro Basin has long been the site of an underwater toxic waste dump.…

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Sep 9, 2026

The Sable pipeline restart is a classic example of the Trump administration abusing power to benefit political allies at the expense of local communities.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 30, 2026

As states like California face increasingly frequent and intense wildfires, tools like FireGuard help us meet that threat. Using space-based commercial data will only make this program more effective.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 6, 2026

"Under-regulated prediction markets are creating an environment ripe for insider trading. The monetization of military activities or election processes threatens our national security and further erodes public trust in government," Rep…

blakemoore.house.gov
Jun 6, 2026

Many medium-sized cities on the Central Coast and across the country have strong transit systems that people depend on to get to work, school, and to stay connected with their communities. But the current federal transit funding framework…

blakemoore.house.gov
May 27, 2026

Under-regulated prediction markets are creating an environment ripe for insider trading. The monetization of military activities or election processes threatens our national security and further erodes public trust in government.

blakemoore.house.gov
May 27, 2026

But the current federal transit funding framework isn’t adequate for these communities, leaving too many of them without the support they need.

blakemoore.house.gov
Apr 29, 2026

I support unions, but this is about cruelty to animals, and we are trying to justify one good over a lot of evil. It is important that we not use this issue and call it just jobs for a very small amount of individuals, in one State in our…

govinfo.gov
Jul 11, 2025

They are also a gross misuse of limited resources and a betrayal of the values that define us as Americans.

newsweek.com
Jul 11, 2025

And let me be clear, these militarized ICE raids are not how you keep our communities safe.

newsweek.com
Jul 11, 2025

Yesterday in Carpinteria, I witnessed ICE agents using unnecessarily aggressive and militarized tactics against local farm workers and peaceful protesters. It was appalling. This is not how we keep our communities safe. As a Member of…

newsweek.com
Jul 11, 2025

Today, I was at Casitas Pass Road in Carpinteria where ICE was conducting a raid using disproportionate displays of force against local farm workers and our agricultural community.

newsweek.com
Jul 11, 2025

They were creating fear, anxiety and intimidation.

cnn.com
Jul 11, 2025

These militarized ICE raids are not how you keep our communities safe. This kind of chaos only traumatizes families and tears communities apart.

commondreams.org
Jul 11, 2025

ICE was conducting a raid using disproportionate displays of force against local farmworkers and our agricultural community.

commondreams.org
Jun 12, 2025

You should just get the hell out and let somebody competently lead this department.

thehill.com
Jun 12, 2025

You’re not worthy of my attention or my questions. You’re an embarrassment to this country, you’re unfit to lead, and there’s been bipartisan members of Congress that have called for your resignation.

thehill.com
Jun 12, 2025

Come on! Is this really leadership? You’re an embarrassment to the United States.

thehill.com
Jun 12, 2025

Your inability to hold yourself accountable makes you incapable to lead. To lead. This alone makes you unfit to be the secretary of Defense.

thehill.com
Jun 12, 2025

You broke the law in sharing classified information and in doing so, endangered the lives of our service members that you are responsible for.

thehill.com
Jun 12, 2025

I have called for your resignation. I didn’t think you were qualified before your confirmation, and you have done nothing to inspire confidence in your ability to lead competently.

thehill.com
Jun 12, 2025

You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead.

cbsnews.com
Feb 26, 2025

I thank the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Randall) for her words. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Espaillat), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and my good friend.

govinfo.gov
Feb 11, 2025

I’m sure you have heard and seen the recent policy changes affecting the Coast Guard, and many of you have felt the whirlwind effects in very tangible ways.

nbcnews.com
Jan 23, 2025

May I inquire as to the amount of time remaining on both sides. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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