Government

In Santa Cruz, Medicaid providers billed $326,409 for Hearing Services in 2024, representing a 182.6% increase from the prior year.

Representative Jimmy Panetta introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving national battery storage system safety standards through expanded federal oversight. The bill focuses on funding research initiatives after recent incidents highlighted potential risks.

Representative Jimmy Panetta led a congressional letter opposing an administration move ending federal funding for illicit drug test strips. Lawmakers warn this policy change could increase overdose risks amid rising synthetic opioid threats like fentanyl mixed with xylazine.

Representative Jimmy Panetta joined other Democrats on May 7 announcing new legislation blocking funding for unauthorized military action against Iran following recent hostilities costing billions. The bill aims to restore Congressional authority over U.S. involvement abroad.

Representative Jimmy Panetta has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing affordable workforce housing for middle-income families. The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act would create new incentives targeting those who fall between low- and high-income eligibility thresholds. Supporters say it addresses critical gaps facing essential workers across U.S. communities.

Representative Jimmy Panetta joined other Democratic veterans in introducing a War Powers Resolution aimed at ending U.S involvement in Iran’s ongoing conflict. Lawmakers say Congressional oversight over decisions regarding armed conflict must be restored.

Rep. Jimmy Panetta has announced local student winners for this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Adelaide Strom’s piece will represent California’s 19th District at the U.S. Capitol alongside works by other national honorees.

The House has passed a bipartisan measure extending key federal disaster-related tax breaks through December 2026 for Americans impacted by major catastrophes like wildfires or hurricanes. The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act awaits Senate consideration.

Representative Jimmy Panetta joined fellow lawmakers urging President Trump’s administration toward major changes in U.S. national security policy during ongoing conflict with Iran. Their letter calls for repairing alliances abroad while focusing on strategic threats such as China.

Representative Jimmy Panetta released a statement following House approval of DHS agency funding on April 30. He criticized delays in bringing the bill forward while urging bipartisan efforts toward reforming immigration enforcement agencies.