Jimmy Panetta
U.S. Representative · CA-19 · Democrat
Statements and posts
229 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Rep. Panetta’s Statement on His 2026 Reelection
Announced reelection to Congress and praised Democratic midterm victories.
“With our agency, we must now set the agenda and provide answers for Americans when it comes to the issues of affordability and accountability.”
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Announced $3.8 million for Santa Cruz Fire Department medical response vehicle pilot program.
“Every second counts for first responders when it comes to driving on our local roads and highways”
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Rep. Panetta’s Statement on the Passing of Dolores Huerta
Rep. Panetta issued a statement mourning the passing of labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
“My heart is with her family, friends, and all those who carry forward her pursuit of giving farmworkers fairness and our children a brighter future.”
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Joined bipartisan letter urging Pentagon to restore and expand Starshield access for Ukraine.
“Ukrainian forces depend on these services for command and control, intelligence sharing, battlefield communications, and the operation of unmanned systems”
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Rep. Panetta’s Statement on Suspicious Envelope Sent to and Opened by His Santa Cruz District Office
Issued statement after suspicious powder envelope opened at district office.
“But these attempts to intimidate us will not deter us from doing our job. Despite these difficult circumstances, we remain committed to our democracy by continuing our service to the people of California’s 19th Congressional District.”
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Sent bipartisan letter raising concerns about Meta's use of research tax credit for data centers.
“The research credit is an important tool for promoting American innovation. Protecting its integrity requires ensuring that it rewards genuine research and experimentation rather than subsidizing routine capital investment”
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United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting greater transparency and stronger oversight of the Trump Administration’s “America First Global Health Strategy.”
“While we applaud efforts to build up global health mechanisms that fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Ebola and other infectious diseases, this new model raises significant concerns about the efficient and transparent use of U.S. taxpayer dollars”
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Convened roundtable with healthcare leaders to address Medicare access and affordability challenges.
“As Medicare open enrollment begins October 15, seniors deserve coverage that they paid into and can rely on. Too often in our community, however, having coverage does not mean having access to care”
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Called on USPS to restore mail service to Brookdale and oppose permanent post office closure.
“For nearly two years, the people of Brookdale have waited in good faith while USPS sat on its hands, missed deadlines, and failed to provide a reliable timeline for restoring service”
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Rep. Panetta Calls on USPS to Stop Feasibility Study to Close the Brookdale Post Office
Called on USPS to halt closure study and reopen Brookdale Post Office with alternative service.
“Since the Brookdale Post Office burned down, the people of that community have waited for nearly two years in good faith while the USPS sat on its hands saying that they would reopen the facility”
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Rep. Panetta Secures Over $1 Million for San Miguel Emergency Operations Center
Secured $1 million for San Miguel Fire Department emergency operations center.
“When disasters strike, it’s an all-hands-on-deck reaction by our firefighters and law enforcement officers at every level. That’s why coordination, communication, and integration are important for the success of that type of unified response”
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Sent letter to Netanyahu urging containment of settler violence in the West Bank.
“We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, including violence that has killed and threatened American citizens”
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Urged Trump administration to establish international AI safety standards with China.
“The United States leads the world in AI, and we intend to keep it that way. But if we do not lead in setting global standards for advanced AI development, our adversaries will”
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Joined introduction of legislation establishing guardrails for artificial intelligence in education and workforce.
“As the emergence of artificial intelligence reshapes our education system and workforce, the federal government needs to lead with the appropriate guardrails and necessary programs to protect our students, teachers, and working families”
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Introduced bipartisan legislation requiring congressional approval before U.S. withdrawal from NATO.
“NATO is one of the most consequential and successful security alliances in the history of the world”
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Rep. Panetta’s SEED Act to Support Early Childhood Educators Signed Into Law
Announced bipartisan SEED Act signed into law providing tax deduction for early childhood educators.
“I’m proud that our bipartisan, bicameral SEED Act has been signed into law, delivering long-overdue tax relief to early childhood educators”
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Introduced bill to prevent Pentagon from manipulating casualty records from Iran War.
“The Pentagon’s recategorization of casualties from the Iran War raises serious concerns about transparency, paying the proper respect, and the benefits earned by our servicemembers”
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Introduced bill eliminating tax on stolen assets for scam and disaster victims.
“Victims of scams and fraud should not be forced to pay federal taxes on money that was stolen from them”
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Rep. Panetta’s Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously
House unanimously passed Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to schedule xylazine as controlled substance.
“Illicit xylazine is worsening the deadly fentanyl crisis and tearing through communities across our country”
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Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding me time, and I thank Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone for their work on this bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1266, my bipartisan legislation, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. This is a bill, as we have heard, that would…
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Rep. Panetta Applauds Signing of Stop Secret Spending Act Into Law
Announced signing of bipartisan bill requiring disclosure of previously hidden government spending.
“For too long, billions of dollars in federal spending have gone unreported due to a loophole in the disclosure of other transaction agreements”
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Disaster Tax Relief Bill Co-Led by Rep. Panetta Signed Into Law
Announced signing of bipartisan bill extending tax relief for federally declared disaster victims.
“The last thing families and communities recovering from natural disasters should have to worry about is an additional tax burden when they’re trying to get back on their feet”
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Filed amicus brief challenging administration's use of Defense Production Act to restart Sable offshore pipeline.
“This Administration’s efforts to restart the Sable Offshore pipeline system in Santa Barbara could do damage to our environment and economy”
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Reps. Panetta and Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Celebrate Community Week
Introduced bipartisan resolution to designate September 6-12 as Celebrate Community Week.
“Local service organizations bring people together to serve working families, strengthen communities, and make a meaningful difference in CA-19 and across the country”
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Rep. Panetta Joins Nearly 100 Lawmakers in Demanding USPS Halt Mail Ballot Rule
Joined nearly 100 lawmakers demanding USPS halt mail ballot delivery restrictions.
“For these reasons, we respectfully ask that you halt the implementation of this final rule.”
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