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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It appears April Fools came early this year --

Contrary to this morning's Monterey County Herald headline—I have not retired or resigned and have no plan to do so. California’s 20th (formerly 17th) Congressional seat is not vacant.

I continue hard at work in our nation’s capitol and on the CentralCoast, to serve my constituents and address the dire issues facing our communities.

STATEMENT: House Rejection of Senate Payroll Tax Holiday

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) today released the following statement after the House Republican Majority refused to allow a vote on the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, and instead voted to conference the bipartisan Senate bill:

“I am beyond disappointed that once again Congress has been derailed by extreme Tea Party politics at the expense of middles class families. The stakes for our nation are too high to get drawn into these games of political brinksmanship.

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Rep. Farr Hails Milestone Progress on Sanctuary Trail

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) today hailed the decision by the Surface Transportation Board to allow the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) to purchase the Union Pacific rail line along the proposed route of the Santa Cruz portion of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Trail. The decision paves the way for the RTC to purchase the rail line for the trail and to increase transpiration alternatives for the region.