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Washington, DC– United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and Mike Levin (CA-49) reintroduced the First Responders’ Care Expansion (FORCE) Act to lower the Medicare enrollment age for classified first responders to 57.

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that he recently secured $935,000 in community project funding for the Cambria Community Services District Fire Department to purchase a new Type 1 fire engine. The purchase of a state-of-the-art engine is expected to improve the Cambria Fire Department’s ability to serve and protect the Cambria community, as well as offer aid to neighboring communities, including San Simeon.

Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) led a bipartisan and bicameral coalition to urge the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to preserve critical legislation in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses food insecurity among military families.

Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta released the following statement regarding his “No” vote on tonight’s Continuing Resolution:

Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta released the following statement regarding his “No” vote on tonight’s Continuing Resolution:

Washington, DC – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi transformed the Speakership, revolutionized the power of women in government, and wielded the gavel to work for the American people. As the daughter of a U.S. Congressman and raised in an Italian-American family, Speaker Pelosi fully appreciated and always acted upon her obligation to give back to her community and country that gave her and her family so much opportunity. With that foundation, Speaker Pelosi not only excelled as a public servant, but also became the most powerful Speaker in modern history.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta, a member of the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025.  This bipartisan bill would prevent future government shutdowns and force Congress to stay in Washington, D.C. until they reach an agreement on a budget. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK).

San Jose, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta led his colleagues in a letter to the President, urging him to reconsider his September 19th proclamation on H-1B visas in light of the decision's potentially negative impacts on the U.S.-India relationship.