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Congressman Panetta Leads Call for White House Coronavirus Task Force to Support Firefighters as the 2020 Wildfire Season Progresses

June 30, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) led Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), and 14 other Members in calling on the White House Coronavirus Task Force to immediately address the safety needs of American firefighters and the communities they serve, as the COVID-19 pandemic persist

Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act

June 26, 2020 Press Release
Yesterday, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and 47 Members of Congress announced the introduction the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act. This legislation, the principles of which were first unveiled last November, works to tackle the threat of climate change through the tax code. This includes an unprecedented extension and expansion of renewable energy use to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Issues:
Environment

Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs

June 26, 2020 Press Release
Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Paul Cook (R-CA-8) led 48 bipartisan members of Congress, an equal number of Democrats and Republicans, in requesting House leadership preserve clean energy jobs by delaying and pushing out the phase down of clean energy investment tax credits.
Issues:
Environment

Congressman Panetta Supports Passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

June 25, 2020 Press Release
Today, Congressman Panetta (D-CA-20) released the following statement in response to the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, H.R. 7120, which passed the House by 236 to 181. This bill would better hold law enforcement officials accountable for misconduct, bolsters transparency through data collection and accuracy on wrongdoings and negligent use-of-force, and improves police training and policies.
Issues:
Equality & Civil Rights, Health, Law Enforcement Reform

Reps. Panetta, Thompson, Eshoo Write to FBI Director Asking for Action to Prevent More Violence by Boogaloo Boys

June 23, 2020 Press Release

SALINAS, CA – Today Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), and Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18) wrote to FBI Director Chris Wray asking for further action to prevent violence by members of the so-called Boogaloo Boys and a report to Congress on any current or planned investigations into the group. Two recent murders in Northern California have been linked to the group.

Issues:
National Security

Congressman Panetta Leads House, Senate Members in Calling for Strong Funding for Global Food Security in Anticipated COVID-19 Legislation

June 19, 2020 Press Release

SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) led Congressman Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15), Congressman James McGovern (D-MA-2), Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), in calling on House and Senate leadership to include strong funding for global food security efforts in future COVID-19 response legislation.  The letter highlights how COVID-19-related

Issues:
Agriculture, Health

Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces the RESTAURANTS Act

June 19, 2020 Press Release

SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced that he co-introduced the Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act of 2020, H.R. 7197.

Issues:
Health

Congressmen Panetta, Wilson Introduce the Bipartisan Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

June 18, 2020 Press Release

SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), and several of their colleagues, introduced bipartisan legislation to improve cybersecurity assistance for small manufacturers in the defense supply chain.

Issues:
National Security

Congressman Panetta Leads California Congressmembers in Calling for Increased Support for Wildfire Preparedness

June 15, 2020 Press Release

SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) led 18 members of Congress in the California Delegation in calling on House leadership to ensure that any future legislative package focused on infrastructure, economic stimulus, and job creation include robust funds to address deferred maintenance and wildland fire preparedness needs in the U.S. National Forest System.

Issues:
Agriculture, Environment, Health

Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Create a Tax Credit for Small Businesses to Safely Reopen

June 15, 2020 Press Release

SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced the Safe Reopening Tax Credit Act, legislation to provide businesses and nonprofits a tax credit for expenses related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 as they reopen for customers and visitors.

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