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Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) recently introduced the Organic Agriculture Research Act to support the continued growth of the nation's booming organic agriculture industry.
The legislation increases funding for USDA's flagship organic research program, the Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI), from $20 million to $50 million annually. The program funds applied research projects across the country that help organic farmers improve their operations and meet the growing consumer demand for organic food.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta said Thursday he has the highest confidence in former FBI director Robert S. Mueller overseeing the investigation into possible links between President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia.
Amid calls by Congressional Democrats and some Republicans to launch an independent investigation into the possible ties, justice department deputy attorney general Rod
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), announced that the City of Soledad received a grant totaling $88,444 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. This award is made under the Fiscal Year 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Anna Eshoo (CA-18), and Jackie Speier (CA-14) released the following update on the Federal Aviation Administration's response to address the issue of noise from air traffic in their Congressional Districts.
"In early December 2016, the final reports with recommendations of the Select Committee on South Bay Arrivals and the San Francisco International Airport/Community Roundtable were sent to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for review and action.
“The American people deserve a full, independent investigation into the administration’s ties to Russia,” said Congressman Panetta. “I strongly encourage my colleagues, both Republicans and Democrats, to vote on and for this bipartisan bill.”
“Our country’s organic industry is a dynamic and growing market, but more must be done to ensure that producers are equipped with the most effective tools available. My district on the central coast of California is the fifth largest organics-producing district in the country, home to over 400 organic producers. To remain competitive, these operations depend on innovations in research – particularly when it comes to improvements in soil health and pest management,” said Panetta. “The Organic Agriculture Research Act will provide economic opportunity for our producers and increase accessibility to consumers through science-based advancements.”
CARMEL >> "La Vieja," a black and white photograph by Carmel High School sophomore Korenna Fife is the winning entry of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for the 20th Congressional District.
The winners of this year's contest were announced Thursday during a reception held at the Hollister Veterans' Memorial Building.
HOLLISTER – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) announced yesterday the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Hollister Veterans' Memorial Building.
"I am impressed by the artistic talent that these high school students displayed," said Congressman Panetta. "I commend everyone who participated in this competition, and thank their family members, teachers, and mentors for supporting these budding artists."
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) on May 11 announced the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Hollister Veterans' Memorial Building. San Benito High School students placed second and were three of the five honorable mention winners.
“We honor deputies Day and Pomber not because of how they died, but because of how they lived … Many of us would like to think that if the time came, we could risk our lives to protect people we love, but law enforcement officers choose to face the threat of danger every day to protect people they don’t even know,” Panetta told the audience.