Press Releases
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.
Paso Robles, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined his colleagues to support bipartisan legislation aimed at maintaining air ambulance service in rural communities. The Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act, led by Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Ron Estes (KS-04), would stabilize reimbursement rates for air medical services to reflect the cost of providing care to people in remote areas of California’s 19th Congressional District.
San Jose, CA – U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Sam Liccardo (CA-16) joined local healthcare executives and residents of Santa Clara County to discuss the Republican healthcare crisis and the need to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.
Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to use all diplomatic and operational tools to assist Palestinians in Gaza seeking United States visa services under the recent and fragile ceasefire conditions. The United States requires in-person interviews and biometric collection for most visa categories, yet despite the ceasefire, it’s unclear whether Gaza residents can reach the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem or consular posts elsewhere due to restrictions on their ability to leave Gaza.
Rep. Panetta Leads 33 Colleagues in Opposition to Illegal Federalization of State National Guards
Washington, DC – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), today led 33 Democratic colleagues in opposition to illegal federalization of state national guards.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement regarding the release of Israeli hostages that were held by Hamas: