Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - The co-chairs of the Democratic Caucus' National Security Task Force—Reps. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, Stephanie Murphy of Florida, and Jimmy Panetta of California —issued the following statement in response to the fallout we are witnessing due to President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran Nuclear Deal.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) signed a discharge petition to force a vote to restore net neutrality protections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moved in December 2017 to roll back net neutrality rules for Internet providers put in place under the previous Administration. On May 16, the Senate passed a measure restoring net neutrality rules.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) released the following statement on the Farm Bill vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) released the following statement on reports that the Department of Homeland Security will more frequently separate families seeking asylum at the border.
WASHINGTON, DC – The co-chairs of the Democratic Caucus' National Security Task Force—Reps. Jimmy Panetta of California, Stephanie Murphy of Florida, and Seth Moulton of Massachusetts—issued the following statement after President Donald Trump announced that the United States will withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
MONTEREY, CA – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) today announced the first, second, and third place winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition.
"This competition showcased the incredible creativity and talent of high school students throughout the central coast of California," said Congressman Panetta. "I commend everyone who submitted their artwork, and thank their family members, teachers, and mentors for supporting these young artists."
WASHINGTON, D.C—Today, Reps. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) released an update provided by the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) response to recommendations made by the San Francisco Airport/Community Roundtable and the Select Committee on South Bay Arrivals. The FAA's update comes after Reps.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), along with Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05), chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, introduced the Armed Prohibited Persons Act of 2018. This legislation helps states launch initiatives to remove guns from convicted felons and the dangerously mentally ill through a competitive grant program within the Department of Justice.
SALINAS, CA – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) released the following statement after the mark-up of the 2018 Farm Bill. Ahead of the expiration of the 2014 Farm Bill on September 30th, 2018, the House Agriculture Committee is working to reauthorize the legislation focused on farm policy, rural development, agriculture research, and federal nutrition programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) and fellow member of the House Armed Services Committee Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced the bipartisan H.R. 5522, Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Readiness Act of 2018 (JEMSORA).