My statement on the Trump administration’s military actions in Venezuela:

2025 was a busy year, and I’m proud of what we accomplished for the Central Coast: 🗳️ 30 bills introduced 📝 372 bills cosponsored 📃 4 Carbajal-championed bills signed into law 💼 1,200+ constituent cases closed 🏫 6 town halls held 💰 $4M+ returned directly to constituents

Instead of helping our small businesses, Trump’s policies are saddling them with debt, uncertainty, and chaos — all for pointless political games. Our small business owners deserve better.

As the Affordable Care Act tax credits are on the verge of expiring, Speaker Johnson canceled votes and is sending Members home early. @housedemocrats.bsky.social have a bipartisan solution waiting for a vote and we're calling on him to immediately bring it to the floor.

The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the power to declare war. I’m supporting this War Powers Resolution to prevent the Trump Administration from starting an unauthorized war with Venezuela and to rein in their dangerous overreach.

🚨 Four Republicans joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social discharge petition to force a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Now it’s time for Speaker Johnson to bring this bill to the floor so we can stop Americans’ health care costs from skyrocketing at the end of this year.

Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating on the Central Coast and around the world!

Veterans on the Central Coast and across the country rely on the VA for timely care. Eliminating up to 35,000 health care positions risks longer waits and fewer services. The VA should reverse course.

Great to sit down with Dr. Adriana Galván, who grew up in Santa Barbara and has become one of our nation’s leading voices on adolescent brain development. Her Central Coast roots and groundbreaking research make our community proud.

On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, a first step in the long fight for equality for Black Americans. We must never forget the horrors of slavery and must always reject every attempt to erase this shameful chapter of American history.

Despite Donald Trump's promise to slash the cost of electricity, Americans have seen their bills soar by 11% since he took office. Families should not have to cut back on essentials just to keep the lights on.

As the holidays begin, Trump and Republican policies are pushing up prices on everything from gas to toys. 📈 They lied about lowering costs on "day 1" and now we’re all paying the price. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to make the economy work for everyone.

⏰ Don’t wait to get check your 2026 health insurance plan. The Republican-manufactured health care crisis may have impacted your 2026 health insurance costs — so don't delay in reviewing your plan. Visit healthcare.gov to compare plans before January 31st.

Today, we pause to appreciate our blessings and the community we’re fortunate to share on the Central Coast. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve each and every one of you. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

📣 Now accepting applications for our Winter Internship Program in the San Luis Obispo District Office through November 30 at midnight!

🩺 Open Enrollment is underway! The Republican-manufactured health care crisis continues to create uncertainty for families across the Central Coast. Don’t wait — evaluate coverage options before the January 31st deadline at healthcare.gov.

Donald Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs but their reckless agenda is making everything more expensive, even Thanksgiving dinner. Under their watch, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% this year. Families on the Central Coast and across America deserve better.

Since Trump took office, GOP policies have added over $1,000 in extra costs to the average California family’s bills. That’s $1,000 out of your pocket because of Trump’s mismanagement of our economy, healthcare system, government, and more. Enough is enough.

Selling California’s coastline to Big Oil is a reckless and dangerous move. Trump’s plan puts delicate marine ecosystems at risk and threatens the public health of coastal communities across the West Coast – all so oil executives can line their pockets. I will fight this plan in every way possible.

Today we honor the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost through acts of violence and condemn the discrimination regularly faced by the community. We must keep speaking up for — and standing with — our transgender family members, friends, and neighbors.

Any deal that excludes Ukraine is both a gift to Putin and an injustice to the Ukrainian servicemembers and civilians who lost their lives during this war. Ukraine must have a seat at any negotiating table dealing with their own future.

At a visit to the Bayer facility in Oxnard, I got to see firsthand how vegetable seeds are processed, packaged, and shipped across the country and around the world.

Great to sit down with ILWU Local 46, as well as Port of Hueneme and Oxnard district officials to talk about supporting our ports, longshoremen, and local economy. Investing in our ports is essential for the small businesses and communities that rely on them.

Today’s vote sends a clear message: the truth can’t be hidden forever. I just voted to require the Trump administration to release the full Epstein files.

Every member of Congress must see this powerful PSA from the Epstein survivors. It’s long past time to release the files and bring his associates to justice.

Congratulations to my friend Senator Monique Limón for being sworn in as the California State Senate’s 50th President pro Tempore. A well‑deserved honor and a historic milestone for our state.

Our family is excited to welcome our twin grandsons into the world! Congratulations to my daughter Natasha and son-in-law Ernie.

Met with Direct Relief’s new CEO Amy Weaver to discuss the organization's global and local impact. From delivering medication and supplies internationally, to supporting communities here on the Central Coast, their work saves lives every day.

Joined the Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce to discuss their work supporting Latino-owned small businesses and efforts to revitalize downtown. Their leadership and commitment to creating opportunities is key to building a thriving local economy.

Today I voted against the Republican funding bill because it will force millions of families to choose between higher health insurance costs or no coverage at all. I will not stand for that. I call on Republicans to undo the damage they're causing and pass a bipartisan ACA tax credit extension bill.

The American people deserve to know the truth about the Epstein files. The Administration should keep its promise and release those documents immediately.

I was honored to spend Veterans Day at the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum in SLO, joined by extraordinary men and women who served our nation.

At Food Share of Ventura County, I saw firsthand the compassion & dedication of volunteers helping families put food on the table during this difficult time, but it shouldn’t be this way. As Trump tries to cut SNAP benefits for hungry families, I call on all Republicans to stand up to this cruelty.

For 250 years, the United States Marine Corps has embodied courage, sacrifice, and loyalty. As a Marine, I’m proud to share in this tradition. To every Marine, past and present: thank you for your service and devotion to our nation. Semper Fi!

Happy Native American Heritage Month! This month we recognize the rich heritage and traditions of Indigenous peoples and honor all Tribal nations.

1.1 million jobs lost so far this year — the largest layoffs since the pandemic — and Trump’s solution? A golden ballroom. Americans deserve leaders who care about creating jobs, not spending on luxuries for themselves.

Stopped by Meals that Connect in SLO County to see how they're providing fresh meals to local families. The Republican shutdown has put pressure on local food assistance programs & I continue to call on Republican leaders to work in a bipartisan way to end this crisis.

I joined Senator Alex Padilla in urging the Trump administration to reverse its plans for new offshore oil & gas leases along our coast. The Central Coast won't stand by while our communities, local marine life, and recreational economy are put at risk.

Nancy Pelosi guided the House through some of our nation’s toughest challenges, from the Financial Crisis to the pandemic. Her leadership inspired a new generation of public servants & delivered lasting progress for California & the country. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for your decades of service.

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America is the only wealthy nation where getting sick can mean going broke. Republicans’ health care cuts are doubling premiums and handing more power to debt collectors and big corporations. I am going to keep fighting to put patients over profits.

While families struggle, Republicans are refusing to negotiate to end the shutdown. Instead, they are choosing to weaponize hunger and cut off SNAP benefits for millions of families. I’m working to lower health care costs, keep food on the table, and reopen the government for the American people.

Families shouldn’t pay the price for Republican chaos. My Democratic colleagues and I are calling on Secretary Rollins to use emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going. 42 million Americans, including 100,000+ on the Central Coast, are counting on this lifeline.

🚨 Families on the Central Coast: I want to hear from you! As health care costs soar and premium tax credits are at risk of expiring, your story matters. How will these major price-jumps in insurance impact your household? Share your experience now: repcarbajal.us/HealthCarePr...

While the Republican shutdown forces federal workers into financial hardship, Secretary Kristi Noem is spending our tax dollars on luxury jets. Diverting resources from our Coast Guard to fund a personal indulgence is unacceptable.

It’s deeply disturbing that more than 170 U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration agents—some for days—despite having proof of citizenship.

Firing live explosives over one of the busiest highways in America is wildly reckless and completely unnecessary. We honor our troops with respect—not dangerous stunts. There are far better ways to show the Marines our gratitude.

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we honor the bravery of survivors of domestic violence. If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence, call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

Congratulations to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics! Their discoveries drive the frontiers of technology, and I’m proud that UCSB and California are leading the way.

Trump's Pentagon has pushed out every major news outlet in America — from CNN to Fox News. This is yet another alarming attack on free speech and transparency. Americans deserve to know what their military is doing and I call on the Trump admin to reverse course immediately.