Rep. Jimmy Panetta

Local industry leaders raise economic concerns posed by Trump's offshore oil drilling proposal. Monterey leaders and industry experts met to oppose Trump's offshore oil drilling plan, citing major threats to tourism, coastal economy, and marine life. Le...

I convened local leaders to discuss the economic impact of the Admin’s leasing proposal for offshore oil drilling. Our pristine coastline attract $3.1 billion in visitor spending per year for the county and together we will continue to work to protect our coastline.

I will stand with our servicemembers and vote in favor of the bipartisan War Powers Resolution tomorrow.

Great to meet with advocates for expanding research, testing, and treatment for stomach cancer.

Great to meet with advocates for increased funding for childhood cancer research.

The American people deserve nothing less.

I am voting for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution this week that mandates explanation and accountability from this Administration, debate and deliberation from Congress, and the consensus of the governed.

The conflict in Iran is about to be the least debated prolonged foreign war in American History. With this attack on Iran, the President ignored the will of the American people and still has not presented a coherent plan for the day after.

Happy Holi to all those in the 19th Congressional District who celebrate. May the Festival of Colors bring rejuvenation, and I hope all those who celebrate have a safe and meaningful Holi.

Chag Sameach to all those in CA-19 celebrating the holiday of Purim. We celebrate the resilience of the Jewish people in the face of antisemitism and I hope all those in the 19th Congressional District have a happy and safe holiday.

Our Founding Fathers gave Congress the sole power to debate and declare war in the Constitution, as the branch of government closest to the American people. Congress must act to ensure that the Administration has a strategy for the day-after in Iran and the region.

I will be voting yes on the bipartisan War Power Resolution this week, which will require the President to seek Congressional approval on any further military action in Iran.

The DOJ has been taking down Epstein files. Here's what remains. The massive tranche of files the Justice Department currently maintains is more than 65,000 pages shorter than what the agency initially released.

The Administration continues to protect Donald Trump, rather than hold any and all predators involved in the Epstein files accountable. The victims of Jeffrey Epstein deserve justice, and the American people deserve full accountability and transparency.

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Kristi Noem is unfit to lead the Department of Homeland Security. That's why I called for her to step down earlier this year, and why I support impeachment efforts. Secretary Noem must take accountability for the reckless actions of ICE and CBP agents in our communities.

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Great to meet with a local nonprofit that provides social and health services to vulnerable community members.

That is why Congress must fulfill our obligations under the constitution by supporting this week’s bipartisan War Powers Resolution.

I will vote for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution mandating Congressional authorization for any further conflict in Iran.

Once again, the President has not abided by our Constitution when it comes to invading foreign sovereign states.

Panetta secures $3.15M for Santa Cruz Wharf repairs | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA Congressman Jimmy Panetta has halped garner

Proud to deliver $3.15 million in federal funding for the repair and revitalization of the Santa Cruz Wharf. This iconic structure generates 1 in 10 jobs for Santa Cruz, and happy that my work in Congress is focused on supporting our community rather than sowing chaos.

I will continue to lead the opposition to this Administration’s attempts to “drill baby drill” on our coastline.

The indirect counter to Trump’s EV assault California regulators are looking at the local level for a lever to boost electric truck adoption.

People across California’s 19th Congressional District have the right to make their voices heard on this Administration’s proposal on offshore drilling. I joined my colleagues to demand that the Department of the Interior extend the public comment period.

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Always great to hold office hours and hear from my constituents. Appreciate that so many showed up, willing to engage on the current issues and see where I can help them with the federal government.

Panetta will fight drilling | Good Times Business leaders from fishing, hospitality and agriculture warn proposed offshore drilling could threaten jobs and reshape the Central Coast’s economy.

Our pristine coastline is the backbone of our economy in California’s 19th Congressional District. That’s why I will continue to fight in Congress to protect our beauty, bounty, and economy on the Central Coast.

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See my statement on the recent U.S. military strikes in Iran:

‘We got hooked’: arrests on US army base spark fear of military coordination with ICE The traffic stops on a rural California base appeared routine – until immigration agents showed up. Experts and lawmakers say the incidents could violate US law

Reports indicated that military police were working with ICE and making stops on Jolon Road. That is why Rep. Lofgren and I wrote DHS and Army leadership for answers in order to protect our communities.

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Rep. Panetta hosts roundtable in Monterey on economic impacts of possible offshore oil drilling “We always have to be prepared to protect not just the coastline, but obviously … our coastal economy,” said Rep. Jimmy Panetta. “Hospitality, recreation, commercial fishing, even our agricultural …

I organized a roundtable of local business leaders to discuss the threat of this Administration’s proposed offshore oil drilling leases. Our coastal economy generates billions annually and supports tens of thousands of local jobs, and together, we will fight to protect our coast.

I introduced the ‘Combating Illicit Xylazine Act’ to address the new realities facing our law enforcement and public health officials, while protecting the legitimate veterinary uses of tranq and giving the DEA transparency into the legal supply chain.

Opinion: How Congress can protect a vital animal drug while cracking down on illicit use In this opinion piece, Michael Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, urges Congress to pass a bill he says would ensure law enforcement can combat illicit xylazine and…

Xylazine is a critical tool for vets, farmers, and ranchers, but illicit use is fueling the fentanyl crisis.

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Our coastal infrastructure is important to our communities' economic activity and the culture of CA-19. Proud to secure over $3M in federal funding to help rehabilitate the Santa Cruz Wharf.

Great to meet with the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to discuss a way we can get back to responsible federal budgeting

Atascadero secures funding to upgrade police communication systems Construction on police department expansion is expected to begin soon – Congressman Jimmy Panetta held a joint news conference yesterday with the City of Atascadero […]

I am proud to have secured $850,000 to fund the Atascadero Police so that they can update their dispatch center. I am committed to working in Congress so that our local law enforcement have the tools they need to keep our communities safe. 

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Always good to meet with trustees from a local community college to discuss how the federal government can play its part to support students.