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A bill introduced last week by Congressman Jimmy Panetta would enable judges to forgive missed court dates by those who are seeking asylum, making it easier for them to avoid deportation.
The "Providing Justice for Asylum Seekers Act" would give immigration judges greater discretion to decide whether non-citizens seeking asylum who miss court dates should have them rescheduled.
The bill would also make it possible for a judge to reopen a case if an immigration judge "wrongly" issued a deportation order because an individual didn't show up in court.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) announced the introduction of H.R.3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act. The bipartisan legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to organizations that provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness. Original cosponsors of the bill include fellow veteran members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) supported passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Panetta successfully incorporated numerous provisions to the bill that strengthen programs and priorities for Central Coast defense installations and entities, address military housing issues, and keep the United States in the NATO Alliance.
Support for Local Defense Installations
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced the Providing Justice for Asylum Seekers Act. The legislation ends mandatory in absentia, while absent, removal orders for asylum seekers by providing immigration judges discretion in the use of such orders. The measure provides meaningful due process protections for families and children seeking asylum in the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced that the Marina Municipal Airport was awarded a federal grant totaling $1,392,300 from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant will be used to extend Taxiway B to 3,483 feet.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced his cosponsorship of the Rent Relief Act of 2019, legislation to provide much-needed support to middle class and working Americans who are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of rent.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) joined 23 fellow Members of Congress in calling on President Donald Trump to articulate his goals for engagement with Iran. In a letter, the Members expressed concerns that the Administration lacks a cogent strategy on Iran, and that various Administration officials have articulated different and confusing goals.
In the letter, the Members write:
WATSONVILLE, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue in Watsonville, California to talk about the importance of innovation, immigration, and trade to the agriculture industry and communities on the central coast of California.
Congressman Panetta and Secretary Perdue were joined by Congressman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), who serves on the House Agriculture Committee with Congressman Panetta, to tour a local farm and learn more about their investments in innovation and research.
SALINAS, CA – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to pause the Trump Administration's plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.
"I applaud the Supreme Court's decision to halt the inclusion of an unnecessary citizenship question in the 2020 Census. The Administration's rationale for adding the question is inadequate and based on politics over sound policy.