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Press Releases

May 28, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the bipartisan Law On Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery (LOOTER) Act of 2025. 


May 23, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Jim Baird (IN-04) reintroduced the Plant Biostimulant Act. 


May 20, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) to crack down on the unregulated sale and abuse of tianeptine, a dangerous substance often referred to as “gas station heroin.”


May 19, 2025

Monterey, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced his 2025 nominations of six outstanding high school students to the United States Service Academies.


May 7, 2025

Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) issued the following statement on the release of Cliona Ward, a 30-year legal permanent resident of Santa Cruz County who was detained and threatened with deportation back to Ireland under this Administration’s deportation policy:

Issues: Immigration

April 30, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced the winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition held for local high school students.

Issues: Education

April 30, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced legislation that would address the absence of Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for military service members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees stationed in California’s 19th Congressional District. 


April 29, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on recent developments in the Middle East:


April 29, 2025

Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on the Administration’s first 100 days in office:


April 22, 2025

Monterey, CA – On Earth Day, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025.  This legislation would prohibit any new leasing for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in the Central California Planning Area.