Press Releases
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) was recognized for his leadership in Congress on improving access and oversight of hospice and palliative care by the Hospice Action Network (HAN), the advocacy affiliate group of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Rep. Panetta received this honor alongside President Jimmy Carter and nine Congressional leaders for their work amplifying the voices of patients, families, and providers.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) wrote a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of Monterey County’s appeal of the agency’s decision to deny more than $1.5 million in reimbursements for the County’s emergency road and culvert repairs following the 2020 Carmel Fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) joined Rep. Panetta as a signatory of the letter.
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.