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Federal regulations and a lack of targeted funding are preventing farmers from using climate-friendly agriculture practices, a representative from consumer-goods giant Unilever told lawmakers July 24.
The agriculture sector can play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, both by reducing the sector's own emissions footprint and updating soil practices to facilitate greater carbon storage in soils, Stefani Millie Grant, senior manager for external affairs and sustainability at Unilever, told the House Budget Committee during a hearing on the costs of climate change.
Three pieces of legislation would help prevent abusive robocall practices
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced his cosponsorship of three pieces of legislation to stop abusive robocall practices.
At least three Veterans Transition Center programs could receive grants
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) recently introduced the Providing Justice for Asylum Seekers Act, a piece of legislation that ends mandatory in absentia, while absent, removal orders for asylum seekers by providing immigration judges discretion in the use of such orders.
The measure provides meaningful due process protections for families and children seeking asylum in the United States.
A bill introduced last week by Congressman Jimmy Panetta would enable judges to forgive missed court dates by those who are seeking asylum, making it easier for them to avoid deportation.
The "Providing Justice for Asylum Seekers Act" would give immigration judges greater discretion to decide whether non-citizens seeking asylum who miss court dates should have them rescheduled.
The bill would also make it possible for a judge to reopen a case if an immigration judge "wrongly" issued a deportation order because an individual didn't show up in court.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) announced the introduction of H.R.3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act. The bipartisan legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to organizations that provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness. Original cosponsors of the bill include fellow veteran members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) supported passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Panetta successfully incorporated numerous provisions to the bill that strengthen programs and priorities for Central Coast defense installations and entities, address military housing issues, and keep the United States in the NATO Alliance.
Support for Local Defense Installations
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced the Providing Justice for Asylum Seekers Act. The legislation ends mandatory in absentia, while absent, removal orders for asylum seekers by providing immigration judges discretion in the use of such orders. The measure provides meaningful due process protections for families and children seeking asylum in the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced that the Marina Municipal Airport was awarded a federal grant totaling $1,392,300 from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant will be used to extend Taxiway B to 3,483 feet.