Press Releases
Washington, DC – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Darin LaHood (IL-16) reintroduced the Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide more flexibility and clearer guidance to Americans navigating retirement savings decisions. The bill would empower individuals with options and digestible information for securing their financial futures.
Washington, DC– United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced two bipartisan bills to support our veterans in their pursuit to receive timely and effective healthcare and disability claims.
Washington, DC– Congressional Agriculture Trade Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) led 109 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, highlighting how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) delivers for American agriculture.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that he secured $1,000,000 in federal funding for the construction of a new 7,500 square foot clubhouse in City of Scotts Valley for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County. The clubhouse will serve the children of Scotts Valley and surrounding San Lorenzo Valley communities.
Washington, DC– United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and Mike Levin (CA-49) reintroduced the First Responders’ Care Expansion (FORCE) Act to lower the Medicare enrollment age for classified first responders to 57.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that he recently secured $935,000 in community project funding for the Cambria Community Services District Fire Department to purchase a new Type 1 fire engine. The purchase of a state-of-the-art engine is expected to improve the Cambria Fire Department’s ability to serve and protect the Cambria community, as well as offer aid to neighboring communities, including San Simeon.
Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) led a bipartisan and bicameral coalition to urge the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to preserve critical legislation in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses food insecurity among military families.
Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta released the following statement regarding his “No” vote on tonight’s Continuing Resolution:
Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta released the following statement regarding his “No” vote on tonight’s Continuing Resolution:
Washington, DC – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi transformed the Speakership, revolutionized the power of women in government, and wielded the gavel to work for the American people. As the daughter of a U.S. Congressman and raised in an Italian-American family, Speaker Pelosi fully appreciated and always acted upon her obligation to give back to her community and country that gave her and her family so much opportunity. With that foundation, Speaker Pelosi not only excelled as a public servant, but also became the most powerful Speaker in modern history.