Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) announced he co-introduced H.R. 5438, the End Valley Fever Now Act to address the potentially deadly disease caused by breathing toxic spores found in soil. Congressman TJ Cox (CA-21) is the lead sponsor of the bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, the Chairs of the bipartisan For Country Caucus – which is comprised of veterans serving in Congress – celebrated a lengthy list of accomplishments for the military, veterans and military families in the 2020 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which President Donald J. Trump will sign into law today.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) voted for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) implementing legislation, which included improvements negotiated by the Democratic Majority of the United States House of Representatives.
"Our agriculture on the central coast of California relies heavily on our leading trade partners Canada and Mexico. The USMCA will provide our farmers and ranchers with improved and continued access to those critical export markets and give them the certainty that they deserve.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced bipartisan legislation to restore eligibility to servicemembers seeking to transfer their educational benefits to dependents.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Entitlement Act, H.R. 5522, ensures that all servicemembers who have completed ten years of service in the Armed Forces are eligible to transfer their benefits to dependents at any time – both while serving on active duty and as a veteran.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) voted for House Resolution 755, impeaching President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, including abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
"I did not come to Congress to impeach the President. But, I swore an oath to protect our country and defend the constitution. That is why, today, I voted to approve two articles of impeachment against this President for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) on Monday evening sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging the president to strongly oppose China's efforts to lead the World Intellectual Property Organization at the United Nations, a significant threat to both U.S. economic security and the integrity of international intellectual property rights and standards.
SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) announced that he secured a final feasibility report for the Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction project in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. This Director's Report allows the project to enter into its Pre-Construction, Engineering, and Design (PED) phase. The project also becomes eligible for critical federal funding for construction.
SALINAS, CA – Yesterday, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) met with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas, to discuss new findings and the current status of the romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, to lower drug prices, expand Medicare coverage to include dental, vision, and hearing services, and invest in research for treatment and cures.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) supported passage of the conference report on the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Panetta successfully incorporated numerous provisions to the bipartisan, bicameral conference report that strengthen programs and priorities for Central Coast defense installations and entities, address military housing issues, and keep the United States in international military alliances and treaties. The measure will soon go to the President's desk for signature into law.