Press Releases
The Save Our Forests Act will direct the U.S. Forest Service to fill critical vacancies in National Forests such as the Los Padres National Forest to mitigate wildfire risk and safeguard our natural resources.
SALINAS, CA – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) has announced the introduction of the Save Our Forests Act to address chronic staffing shortages in National Forests, including the Central Coast’s Los Padres National Forest, to improve risk mitigation and response to wildfires.
Congressman Panetta Releases Statement on his Reelection to California’s 20th Congressional District
“I am absolutely honored, humbled by, and so appreciative to have the vote and confidence of the people of California’s 20th Congressional District in the 2020 general election. They have given me the privilege and huge responsibility that I am proud to have worked for to continue my service to our home on the Central Coast and fight for our values in Washington, D.C.”
SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced a $318,300 federal grant for the California Certified Organic Farmer (CCOF) Foundation in Santa Cruz. The CCOF Foundation will use the U.S.
SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the distribution of a Department of Transportation (DOT) loan of up to $8.45 million to the Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST). The loan will help finance the construction of a new South County Operations and Maintenance Facility in King City, California. The facility will provide MST with a base
SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the distribution of a $52.94 million grant to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). MBARI will receive the funds through the National Science Foundation, which will be used to create a fleet of robotic ocean-monitoring floats to monitor ocean health around the globe.
SALINAS, CA – Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), Anthony G.
SALINAS, CA - Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced that a $700,000 federal grant will be allocated to Santa Cruz County to help increase access to affordable housing opportunities.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the distribution of over $200,000 in federal government grants for sea otter conservation programs at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.