Congressman Sam Farr | A Leader Who Gets Results

Delivering for the Central Coast

Sam Farr grew up on the Central Coast and has devoted his life to helping our people and preserving our natural treasures.

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Standing Up for Homeowners

When big-bank speculators crashed the housing market, Sam Farr went to bat for local homeowners.

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Defending Our Farms and Ag Workers

Sam Farr has long been a leader in the fight to preserve prime agricultural land for farming and to protect ag-related jobs.

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Saving Our Environment – to Help Our Economy

Sam Farr fights to protect the Central Coast not just to preserve the beautiful views. He recognizes the value of this spectacular environment to our economy.

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Keeping Our Teachers On the Job

When the California budget crisis threatened hundreds of our teachers with layoffs, Sam Farr helped deliver the funds to keep them...

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Countering Gang Violence

Sam Farr is deeply involved in helping to reduce the gang violence that plagues some of our communities. He’s not only helped win funding...

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Helping Our Vets and Military

Sam Farr deeply respects the sacrifice of America’s military veterans and works to ensure that they receive the care and benefits they’ve earned.

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Winning Better Health Coverage

Sam Farr helped pass strong new protections preventing insurance companies from cutting off people’s health coverage when they need it most.

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Video - Sam Speaks

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5/14/2013 - Farr statement on the Pentagon’s furlough announcement

Washington, DC - Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) released the following statement today after Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced the Pentagon was going to reduce the number of furloughed days for civilian employees from the original 22 days down to 11 days:

“Any reduction in the number of furlough days will hopefully provide some relief to Central Coast residents who are employed by the Department of Defense.

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5/13/2013 - Farr statement on DOT plan to keep Salinas Airport tower open

Washington, DC - Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) released the following statement today after the Department of Transportation’s announcement on Friday that it would no longer furlough Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees and that 149 contract towers originally slated for closure, including the Salinas Municipal Airport in the Congressman’s district, would remain open: