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September 17, 2019

HOLLISTER, Calif. - The San Benito Health Foundation's Community Health Center in Hollister has just become California's first fully self-sufficient, zero-carbon healthcare facility after installing a solar-powered micro grid system.

The foundation held a ribbon-cutting and open house event Wednesday, celebrating the upgraded facility that also underwent internal renovations. The building is now being powered by the sun with more than 120 solar panels on the roof.

Issues: Health

September 17, 2019

SEASIDE – One thing most everyone attending the honors ceremony at the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery wanted to do was recognize a veteran for his contributions to serving in the United States Army during World War I and send him off to his final resting place with befitting dignity.

Issues: Veterans

September 15, 2019

Policy advocate Jessica Bartholow of the Western Center on Law and Poverty had a question for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on June 27, at a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, in Watsonville. After pointing out that the Trump administration was proposing to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as food stamps, to "able-bodied adults without dependents" – despite bipartisan support of the 2018 Farm Bill outlining such benefits – she asked if Purdue "had a sense" whether he would proceed.


September 12, 2019

MONTEREY – Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, said he is in support of investigations that could lead to impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump as the House Judiciary Committee approved guidelines for impeachment hearings Thursday in Washington.

"I support the ongoing investigations into this administration because it is the responsibility of the United States Congress, within our system of checks and balances, to be a check on this administration and to uphold and defend our democracy," said Panetta.


September 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today. Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act, to remove barriers for undocumented immigrant victims and witnesses who may be eligible for protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and other federal laws. This bill will strengthen existing protections and ensure immigrant survivors of crime can work with law enforcement to prosecute criminals.


September 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) voted to pass bills that will block oil and gas drilling along the coasts of the United States.

Issues: Environment

September 12, 2019

Local congressman part of Ways and Means Committee conducting one investigation by seeking the President’s tax returns


September 11, 2019

Bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation passed in House has awaited Senate action for almost 200 days

Issues: Health

September 11, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) released the following statement on the eighteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:

"Today, we solemnly remember the terrorist attacks against our nation, and the 2,977 men, women, and children we lost on that horrific day. We also offer our sincere thanks to those who risked their lives that day and in the months of clean-up that followed.


September 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), whose district includes a portion of the City of Gilroy, participated in the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force's Forum on the Urgent Need for Senate Action. He was joined by over 50 colleagues in criticizing the Senate's and White House's inaction on gun violence, and urging the Senate to vote on bipartisan House-passed background checks bills.