Press Releases
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:
San Jose, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) convened a local roundtable discussion with federal employees to hear firsthand how the ongoing government shutdown, and the actions of the Administration, are affecting their work and the public’s access to government services in California’s 19th Congressional District and beyond.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on the shutdown of the United States Government:
Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and his congressional colleagues wrote a letter to Israeli leadership expressing opposition to possible unilateral annexation of the West Bank. Rep. Panetta joined 179 House Democrats, a Majority of the caucus, putting pressure on the Israeli government to halt possible action.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined 80 Members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon opposing the Administration’s decision to rescind federal resources from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and divert them to other programs.
San Jose, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) recently traveled to India as part of a congressional delegation to meet with senior government and business leaders and discuss trade issues. As a member of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Panetta continues his fight to reclaim the Constitutional authority over trade by participating in these types of trade delegation trips.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) recently traveled to Ukraine, becoming one of only a handful of Members of Congress to visit the country this year.