Jimmy Panetta

I did not come to Congress to impeach the President. But, I swore an oath to protect our country and defend the constitution. That is why, today, I will vote to approve two articles of impeachment against this President for abuse of power…

I thank Chairwoman Lofgren for her amazing leadership on this bill. It is an honor to have her as a colleague. It is an honor to have her as my direct neighbor to the north in California. Madam Speaker, let me also take this time to thank…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 92, after line 23, insert the following: (3) Collaborations and partnerships between institutions of…

these proposals are not just kicking people off the program, they are scaring people away from participating in SNAP

It is estimated that those changes, those proposals, will obviously negatively impact over a million people...

the labor is probably the number one issue we deal with in all seven states that we farm.

we are going to be introducing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bill that not only protects our existing workforce, but makes it easier to have an enduring workforce here in this country.

the number one issue, I believe, is labor, and we are hearing that not just on the Central Coast, but in the center of America all the way to the East Coast.

we rely on people to come to this country, because no domestic workers will do that to harvest our crops.

Outstanding. Now, obviously I wanted to show our appreciation in regards to the announcement yesterday by NIFA in regards to the 32 grants totaling $14.3 million--excuse me, 30 grants totaling $24.

Do you believe that USDA needs $25 million of taxpayer money for a relocation that has already happened?

we are turning to mechanization, not to replace labor, but to replace the lack of labor.

Obviously staffing is a big issue, and you know that.

Now, obviously, and I know you have talked about deferred maintenance, and in Los Padres, our deferred maintenance exceeds $24 million.

Thank you for your testimony and for your participation in this very important hearing.

we need to think about the adverse impacts on agriculture, along with the unique role that agriculture can play when it comes to addressing climate change.

I am from the Central Coast of California, 20th congressional district, otherwise known, as many people will tell you that I often say, the salad bowl of the world.

Obviously, immigration is very important. Sustainability is very important. Infrastructure is very important as well.

Yes, I do believe that we need immigration reform.

Today, I rise in support of an amendment to the underlying bill, the National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA is a bill that articulates our defense priorities and secures our national interests. I am very, very proud and thankful to…

This flexibility is absolutely critical for SNAP participants in my district, where the average price of a one-bedroom apartment in Monterey County is $1,800.

I thank the gentlewoman for this opportunity. I rise today in support of the funding in this appropriations bill for flood and storm damage reduction in economically disadvantaged areas. Included in this bill, thank goodness, is $15…

It is a real pleasure to introduce one of my good friends and a staunch--and we are so fortunate to have her--advocate, Ms. Brise Tencer, the Executive Director of the Organic Farming Research Foundation.

However, because Brise has spoken up, has spoken out, and continues to speak for our organic industry and our organic farmers, her voice is heard across this country.

Obviously, everybody in this room would agree that agriculture and people in agriculture are uniquely positioned to contribute to the mitigation efforts when it comes to climate change.