Press Releases
Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on the pause in the conflict between Israel and Hamas:
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), a proud alumnus of Monterey Peninsula College, was recognized by the Community College League of California with the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award. The honor recognizes individuals whose attendance at a California community college assisted them in achieving their educational goals and subsequent professional aspirations. The award also celebrates leaders who continue to make an impact on their community.
San Jose, CA – Today, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and Second Harvest of Santa Cruz County highlighted new federal legislation to address community food insecurity.
Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced new federal funding for Head Start and Early Head Start services in Santa Cruz County. Over $4.8 million was secured to support the work of Encompass Community Services which runs both of those services.
WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and August Pfluger (TX-11) are creating a new avenue to cut off Iran’s funding for its terrorist proxies by equipping Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to enforce oil sanctions. Senators Joni Ernst and Richard Blumenthal have introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
Monterey, CA – U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Farmers Feeding America Act, a bill that would help food banks meet demand and ensure families stay fed and healthy by expanding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to purchase food directly from producers.
Today, the House Committee on Ways and Means passed H.R.5862, Global Trade Specialist Act. Introduced by Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Michelle Steel (R-CA) and the legislation seeks to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) ability to enforce U.S. trade policy.
Monterey, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced H.R. 6129, the Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing excessive red tape and helping streamline the federal permitting process.
Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released a statement on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas:
Monterey, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) was awarded the 2023 Affordable Housing Champion Award, which honors members of Congress who exhibit outstanding leadership in the U.S. Congress toward the advancement of policies that expand affordable housing through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). The award was given by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC).