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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the House unanimously passed the Congressman Panetta-cosponsored (D-Carmel Valley) FEMA Assistance Relief Act, to ease financial burdens for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments that have received FEMA disaster assistance for emergencies, such as wildfires, in 2020. Currently, governments receiving FEMA disaster assistance under the Stafford Act are responsible for 25% of associated costs. H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) cosponsored two pieces of legislation to restore infectious disease standards and increase oversight of nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) released the following statement in response to yesterday's announcement that the Trump Administration will expedite troop drawdowns in Iraq and Afghanistan:
SALINAS, CA – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) has announced the introduction of the Save Our Forests Act to address chronic staffing shortages in National Forests, including the Central Coast's Los Padres National Forest, to improve risk mitigation and response to wildfires. The legislation directs the Chief of the Forest Service to fill vacancies in National Forests for recreation and management planning staff, authorizes funding to fill positions, and prioritizes filling vacancies in National Forests facing a high risk of wildfires.
"I am absolutely honored, humbled by, and so appreciative to have the vote and confidence of the people of California's 20th Congressional District in the 2020 general election. They have given me the privilege and huge responsibility that I am proud to have worked for to continue my service to our home on the Central Coast and fight for our values in Washington, D.C."
SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced a $318,300 federal grant for the California Certified Organic Farmer (CCOF) Foundation in Santa Cruz. The CCOF Foundation will use the U.S. Department of Agriculture-awarded grant to lead a multi-state initiative to support organic food processors through food safety compliance training and education.
SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the distribution of a Department of Transportation (DOT) loan of up to $8.45 million to the Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST). The loan will help finance the construction of a new South County Operations and Maintenance Facility in King City, California. The facility will provide MST with a base from which it will operate its South County services.
SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the distribution of a $52.94 million grant to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). MBARI will receive the funds through the National Science Foundation, which will be used to create a fleet of robotic ocean-monitoring floats to monitor ocean health around the globe.
SALINAS, CA – FEMA has approved a 30-day extension of its non-congregate shelter program for CZU Lightning Complex Fire survivors in Santa Cruz County.
SALINAS, CA – Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), Anthony G.