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Washington, D.C. – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta joined his Democratic colleagues in sponsoring H.R. 3045, the West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025.  With this legislation, Rep. Panetta continues to reaffirm his commitment to the stability in the Middle East, security of our allies, protection of civilians, and preservation of a two-state solution.

Washington, D.C. – The bipartisan, bicameral Supporting Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), was voted unanimously out of the House Committee on Ways and Means today.  This is the first Democrat-led stand-alone bill to receive a mark-up in the Committee on Ways and Means. The legislation now heads to the House Floor for a vote before the full House of Representatives. 

Evergreen Valley, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by San José Councilmember Domingo Candelas and City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Official Raymond Costantino at Evergreen Valley College to announce $2 million in federal funding for the Yerba Buena Bridge Construction Project.

Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by City of Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson, Vice Mayor Ed Smith, and Interim City Manager Lew Bauman to announce $1.92 million in federal funding for the City of Monterey to make critical repairs to Monterey Municipal Wharf No. 2.

Washington, DC – Rep. Panetta released the following statement:

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta convened a roundtable of local business leaders to discuss the potential economic impacts of the Administration’s offshore oil drilling leasing proposal, which includes two sites off the central coast of California, and urge them to submit comments during the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) industry comment period, which ends February 26^th.

Washington, DC - Rep. Panetta released the following statement:

Atascadero, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by Atascadero Mayor Charles Bourbeau and Atascadero Police Chief Dan Suttles for a press conference to announce $850,000 in federal funding for improvements to the Atascadero Police Station. The funding announced will be used to make updates to the dispatch center. The Police Station is also currently planning larger updates to better serve and protect the people of Atascadero.