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Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) voted in support of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act of 2019, H.R. 724, to criminalize certain acts of animal cruelty.
The legislation unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives last night.
WASHINGTON, DC - Many animal advocates and pet owners are rejoicing this morning, as Congressman Jimmy Panetta voted in support of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act of 2019, H.R. 724, to criminalize certain acts of animal cruelty.
The legislation unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives last night.
This paves the way for the first ever federal animal cruelty law. The bill calls for up to seven years in prison for animal abuse.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a federal grant totaling $1,663,670.25 to Monterey County for Palo Colorado roadway repairs. The funds will reimburse Monterey County for repairs related to the severe winter storms that took place in February 2017.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) voted in support of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act of 2019, H.R. 724, to criminalize certain acts of animal cruelty. The legislation unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives last night.
The U.S. House Ag Committee held a hearing to discuss multiple aspects of USDA Farm Bill Research Programs. Current research programs were discussed such as the Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program and climate change initiatives. The need for hemp research was also discussed.
Most recently, agriculture research through USDA and cooperators has allowed the eradication of plum pox disease. This disease impacts stone fruit, such as plums and peaches. The U.S. is the first country known to eradicate the disease, which was first detected in Pennsylvania in 1999.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) led his Democratic colleagues from the California Congressional Delegation in calling on the administration to stop a proposed rule to restrict states' flexibility in administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as CalFresh in California.This proposal, which limits states' ability to set their own Standard Utility Allowances (SUAs) based on local
Three Democratic House members who serve on the House Agriculture Committee — Reps. Jimmy Panetta of California, Cheri Bustos of Illinois and Kim Schrier of Wisconsin — on Oct. 17 introduced a bill to authorize a 5% annual funding increase over the next five years at the Agriculture Department.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) released the following statement on the passing of Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD-07).
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) – all members of the House Agriculture Committee – introduced legislation to authorize a five percent annual funding increase over the next five years at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The America Grows Act restores U.S. commitment to publicly-funded agriculture research, while most domestic agriculture research has declined. Companion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL).
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) voted to oppose the President's decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.
"The rash decision to pull out U.S. troops from Syria is not only premature, it undercuts America's credibility as a leader and reliable ally," Congressman Panetta said. "The decision threatens our status abroad and our security at home."