119th Congress
Atascadero, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by Atascadero Mayor Charles Bourbeau and Atascadero Police Chief Dan Suttles for a press conference to announce $850,000 in federal funding for improvements to the Atascadero Police Station. The funding announced will be used to make updates to the dispatch center. The Police Station is also currently planning larger updates to better serve and protect the people of Atascadero.
Washington, DC – United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Tracey Mann (KS-01), co-chairs of the Congressional FFA Caucus, led 58 of their colleagues in introducing a resolution to designate February 21-28 as National FFA Week. U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
Washington, DC -- Rep. Panetta released the following statement:
Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by Santa Cruz Councilmember Scott Newsome, Supervisor Justin Cummings, and Parks and Rec Director Tony Elliot for a press conference on the Santa Cruz Wharf to announce $3.15 million in federal funding for the Wharf’s Resilience and Rehabilitation Project.
Santa Cruz, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta convened a roundtable with local law enforcement and community leaders from California’s 19th Congressional District to coordinate responses and prepare resources for communities against the brutality, violence, and lawlessness displayed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). At a press conference following the roundtable, Rep.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that bipartisan legislation he authored to better empower patients with up-to-date information on healthcare providers covered by their insurance plans, was signed into law as part of the most recent government funding package. The Requiring Enhanced and Accurate Lists (REAL) Health Providers Act requires Medicare Advantage insurance plans to update their provider directories annually starting in 2028.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act, to ensure that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) distributes the remaining anti-dumping duties to U.S. garlic, honey, and crawfish producers that weren't paid by the agencies between 2000 and 2014.
Washington, DC - Rep. Panetta released the following statement:
"I will not be complicit in untrained and unaccountable actions by any ICE and CBP agents anywhere in our country. That is why, today, I voted against the appropriations continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
"Now is the time for serious negotiations between Democrats and Republicans to rein in ICE and CBP and hold DHS leadership accountable. Moreover, Congress must use the power of the purse to be a proper constitutional check on this Administration.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Alma Adams (NC-12) were joined by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices and build successful and sustainable businesses.