Rep. Panetta Recognized as One of Congress’ Most Effective Bipartisan Coalition Builders
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) was recently recognized as one of Capitol Hill’s top “bridgers” by the Bridge Pledge, a project dedicated to addressing polarization through collaboration and consensus-building in Congress. The nonpartisan group’s analysis rates Members of Congress on their ability to collaborate, build coalitions, deliver consensus solutions, and bridge divides in America. Rep. Panetta earned the highest score among United States Representatives in the 118th Congress.
The Bridge Grade is an aggregate score that combines public data sources to assess members of Congress across four core areas: collaboration, coalition building, consensus solutions, and commitment to bridging divides. The analysis revealed that 70% of the departing lawmakers this year are “bridgers,” leaving a concerning gap in coalition-building leaders.
“For the most part, the people in the 19th Congressional District are sick and tired of the political divisiveness that they see on the news every day,” said Rep. Panetta. “That’s why, they demand, and deserve, a U.S. Representative who is willing to work with anybody to get stuff done in the U.S. Congress. Although I appreciate this recognition of my bipartisanship, I also know well that that’s just the foundation upon which I must continue to deliver federal services, investment, and legislation for my constituents in California’s 19th Congressional District.”
Rep. Panetta currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, the House Committee on Armed Services, and House Committee on the Budget, where he works to forge bipartisan coalitions to our nation’s tax code, security, and fiscal health. He also serves as a Chief Deputy Whip and is on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
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