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December 30, 2024

Monterey, CA – The Paperwork Burden Reduction Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden.  The bipartisan legislation was authored and introduced by United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Jason Smith (MO-08). 


December 27, 2024

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) on President Joe Biden signing the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act into law.


December 18, 2024

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19 released the following statement after Elon Musk demanded Speaker of the House Mike Johnson back out of a bipartisan agreement to keep government open.


December 18, 2024

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and reintroduced legislation, the Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act, that would remove barriers for undocumented immigrant victims and witnesses who may be eligible for protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and other federal laws.

Issues: Immigration

December 18, 2024

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide more flexibility and clearer guidance for Americans navigating retirement savings decisions. 


December 17, 2024

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act that would initiate a comprehensive study to assess whether the coastal communities adjacent to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary qualify for designation as a National Heritage Area.


December 12, 2024

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the Inspire to Serve Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at fostering civic engagement, expanding public service opportunities, and strengthening national preparedness. 


December 12, 2024

Monterey, CA – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) praised the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. 

Issues: Environment

December 11, 2024

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).


December 10, 2024

Monterey, CA – Today, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) applauded the United States Senate for passing his legislation, the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act. 

Issues: Veterans