Press Releases

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.

Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta convened community leaders in opposition to the Administration's leaked Five-Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program Draft Proposal, which would open up the California coast to new offshore oil and gas drilling and seabed mining.

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined his colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) contingency reserve to fully fund November SNAP benefits, which are at risk of not being delivered if the federal government is still shut down on November 1st. 

Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined his colleagues in introducing legislation to ensure the district's Head Start programs receive uninterrupted federal logistical support.