Panetta Appointed to Natural Resources Subcommittees

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) announced he has been selected to serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans and the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

"I am honored to be appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources' Water, Power and Oceans Subcommittee as well as the Federal Lands Subcommittee," said Congressman Panetta. "The Central Coast's unspoiled coastline and waters, including the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, California Coastal National Monument, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, are critical for our public health, environment, recreation, tourism, university science programs, marine-research institutions, and our $2.1 billion ocean-related economy. Our district is home to irreplaceable, pristine public lands including Pinnacles National Park, Los Padres National Forest, Fort Ord National Monument, and Clear Creek Management Area. Our region is a national example of what can happen when we protect our oceans and public spaces. As my subcommittees get to work, I'll continue to advocate for policies and programs that best preserve these spaces for our children, Central Coast families, and future generations."

The Subcommittee on Federal Lands is responsible for all matters related to the National Park System, U.S. Forests, public lands, and national monuments. The Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans is responsible for matters concerning America's water resources, federal irrigation projects, generation of electric power from federal water projects, interstate water issues, and fisheries management.

Previously, Congressman Panetta announced his appointment to the House Natural Resources Committee.