Press Releases
Monterey, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Don Beyer (VA-08), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), all members of the House Ways and Means Committee, urged House Leadership in a letter for consideration of their bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement (AHCIA) Act in any potential tax legislation brought to the floor.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) announced that the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs will distribute a total of $1,104,002 in federal funding to support programs in San Jose that help prevent human trafficking and internet crimes.
Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced innovative legislation to help millions of cost-burdened renters at a time when housing costs are skyrocketing as the gap between incomes and housing costs grows.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and local leaders held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Spence Road Auxiliary Lane Project, a key local infrastructure improvement effort that will enhance both roadway and community safety. The project was funded thanks in part to $1 million in community project funding secured by Rep. Panetta along with state and local investments.
Monterey, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Mike Carey (OH-15) with Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today introduced the Workforce Housing Tax Credit (WHTC) Act to increase the supply of affordable housing for middle-income families who earn too much to qualify for low-income affordable housing and not enough to afford housing near where they work.
Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), and Brad Sherman (CA-32) introduced several pieces of legislation to reduce excessive jet noise and ensure accountability from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in addressing community concerns.
Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and California Assemblymember Gail Pellerin visited the Planned Parenthood Westside Health Center in Santa Cruz to hold a roundtable discussion with providers and patient advocates on reproductive health care.
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.