New bill in Congress seeks to investigate toxic dump off California coast
Carbajal introduced legislation with Alex Padilla to coordinate research into toxic waste dumped off the California coast.
Salud O. Carbajal has represented California’s 24th district in the U.S. House since 2017. Ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Carbajal earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1990 and a Master of Arts from Fielding Graduate University in 1994.
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2026 CA U.S. House district 24 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2175 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 51 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2035 | American Cargo for American Ships ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2492 | Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Passed House | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3331 | Mariner Exam Modernization ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10536 | Ocean Protection and DDT Reduction Act | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9185 | Alan S. Lowenthal Blue Whales, Blue Skies ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8785 | Medium Transit Intensive Cities Authorization Act of 2026TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8439 | Commission on Natural Disaster Risk Management and Insurance ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7976 | Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 17 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7526 | Safe Skies Act of 2026TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 14 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5017 | Greyhound Protection Act of 2025ANIMALS | Introduced | 30 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5566 | Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability ActENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Introduced | 10 COSPON. |
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Carbajal introduced legislation with Alex Padilla to coordinate research into toxic waste dumped off the California coast.
Carbajal introduced a proposal with Alex Padilla to address DDT pollution off the Southern California coast.

Salud Carbajal highlighted housing challenges facing Coast Guard members, including problems at housing in Santa Barbara.

Carbajal highlighted a federal grant for UCSB's remotely accessible materials research laboratory.

Rep. Salud Carbajal coordinated with stakeholders to refine a greyhound racing ban while protecting legal hunting activities.

Semi-official results put Carbajal first in the race, and he described his plans and thanked supporters.
The writer criticizes Carbajal’s record on immigration and housing and calls for him to debate Bob Smith.

Carbajal opposed the amendment and said he would work to remove it from the defense bill.
CenCal Health honored Carbajal for his advocacy on behalf of Medi-Cal beneficiaries and Central Coast communities.
Carbajal introduced legislation with Alex Padilla to coordinate research into toxic waste dumped off the California coast.
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