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June 7, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) called on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to halt any plans to move forward with the proposal to open hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands and mineral estate along the central coast of California to new oil and gas drilling.

Issues: Environment

June 7, 2019

PAYING TRIBUTE to one of Monterey County's — and the world's — favorite entertainers, Congressman Jimmy Panetta introduced legislation May 30 to honor singer and actress Doris Day, who died in Carmel Valley May 13 at 97.

The legislation is co-sponsored by Congressman Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska.

Panetta said Day left behind an impressive legacy.


June 6, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced the bipartisan National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Reauthorization Act. The legislation will strengthen the program through enhanced resourcing and improved oversight.


June 6, 2019

SALINAS, Calif. - President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day with speeches honoring the sacrifice of Allied soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 to begin the liberation of Europe from Nazi tyranny.

Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D) was among a Congressional delegation that attended the ceremonies.


June 6, 2019

U.S. Congressional delegation to Normandy includes Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader McCarthy

MONTEREY – On the 75th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, will be part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation in France to pay homage to the memory of those who fought for the Allies on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

The delegation includes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy with as many as 60 other members of Congress.

Issues: Veterans

June 6, 2019

Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. He was selected to be a part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation of U.S. Representatives, along with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, to recognize the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the American and Allied forces who launched the liberation of Europe during World War II.


June 5, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, June 4, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) voted in support of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. The measure passed on a 237 – 187 vote. The legislation allows Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to continue to contribute, work, and remain legally in the United States by providing an earned pathway to citizenship.

Issues: Immigration

June 4, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) voted in support of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. The measure passed on a 237 – 187 vote. The legislation allows Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to continue to contribute, work, and remain legally in the United States by providing an earned pathway to citizenship.

Issues: Immigration

May 31, 2019

SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), announced the names of students who have accepted appointments to our nation's service academies including the United States Military Academy Preparatory School.


May 30, 2019

SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the life, contributions, and achievements of Doris Day. The measure is cosponsored by Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-02), whose district regularly receives grants from the Doris Day Animal Foundation.