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Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) convened local officials, environmental advocates, and business leaders at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to reaffirm their united opposition to the Administration’s proposal to expand offshore oil and gas leasing. Rep. Panetta and local leaders highlighted the potential threats that offshore drilling poses to the marine environment, coastal economy, and communities on California’s Central Coast.
Capitola, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Capitola city officials for a tour of intersections along Bay Avenue where the city is planning improvements to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Rep. Panetta secured $250,000 in federal funding for the Capitola Traffic Safety Project through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to reaffirm that open-water lifeguards qualify as first responders and emergency response providers, and recognize the essential, lifesaving work performed by these individuals. Rep. Panetta joined the resolution that is led by Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04).
Washington, D.C. – The bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), was unanimously voted out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This bill would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug’s legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers.
Monterey, CA – Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and 13 other fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S.
Washington, D.C. – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help farmers protect against increasing flood risks and strengthen our food security. The Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act is co-led by Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04), and Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Jim Justice (R-WV) are leading companion legislation in the Senate.
Washington, D.C. – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Reps. Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) in introducing the bipartisan Patients First Act, comprehensive Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) reform legislation. The Patients First Act would make necessary changes to keep patients healthy, preserve competition, and deliver affordability.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Bennie G.