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Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) sent a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph B. Edlow expressing concern about parole policy changes, processing backlogs, and staffing reductions that have created uncertainty for constituents navigating the immigration system. In his letter, Rep. Panetta highlighted the consequences of the Trump Administration’s elimination of categorical parole programs and the impact on families and individuals in California’s 19th Congressional District.

Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and a group of Democratic lawmakers who have served in the U.S. Armed Services sent a letter to Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter. The letter urged Israel to take all available measures to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while continuing its efforts to defeat Hamas. 

Washington, D.C. – California Congressional Representatives whose districts were harmed by the recent closure of five Planned Parenthood clinics due to Republicans’ Medicaid cuts, are calling upon the Trump Administration to comply with a Federal District Court injunction and reinstate this essential health care funding.

Santa Cruz, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the Santa Cruz Port District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have officially executed a renewed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will permanently ensure the annual dredging of the Santa Cruz Harbor.

San Jose, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), a former prosecutor, reintroduced the Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act, which would strengthen protections for undocumented immigrant victims and witnesses of crimes who cooperate with law enforcement.

Seaside, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) held a press conference with local education leaders to highlight the recent reversal of the Trump Administration’s reckless education funding freeze and the continued threat posed by the Administration’s proposed FY 2026 budget. 

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) issued the following statement in response to dire humanitarian situation in Gaza:

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) conducted a congressional oversight visit to the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center, California’s largest immigration detention facility, to examine conditions and ensure that detainees are being treated humanely and afforded due process.