What does it take to hold a Congressman accountable? An election? Well, it most certainly isn't this election. In SLO County, we're now blessed—blessed, I.
– Rep. Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) today joined the White House in announcing an agreement on the size and scope of leasing to allow for offshore wind development off the coast of Morro Bay. The area available for offshore wind development would span 399 square miles, enough to produce 3GW of energy, which represents the largest proposed floating offshore wind project in the United States, according to Carbajal.
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Political Watch: December 24, 2020
• The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report for the 2021 fiscal year with a veto-proof majority on Dec. 8, according to a statement from
U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal’s office. Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) served as a conferee and played a role in drafting the final product, which prioritizes the Central Coast in multiple arenas. “Every year, Congress sets aside our differences and passes a bipartisan NDAA that delivers for our military, our veterans, and our communities,” Carbajal said. “As a conferee, I worked hard to make sure the Central Coast had a voice in the negotiations, and I’m proud of the wins we’ve secured for our community and our country.” The Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act passed as a part of the NDAA, and is written in response to the