May 16, 2017
Will you commit to examining best practices for utilizing the NOSB moving forward?
Jimmy Panetta
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Jimmy Varni Panetta is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 20th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as national security, agriculture, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. Panetta is the son of Leon Panetta, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He has worked to address local concerns in his district, which includes parts of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
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May 16, 2017
I am concerned that a proposal from the National Organics Standards Board (NOSB) could be working counter to those goals.
May 1, 2017
I hail from the central coast of California, the 20th congressional district there--Monterey, Santa Cruz, Salinas, what I would consider one of the most beautiful areas in the Nation.
Apr 28, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today for rural America. I represent the central coast of California, one of the most beautiful and bountiful districts in our Nation. With its many and diverse crops, it is the salad bowl of the world. Now, I know it…
Apr 26, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the National Day of Silence, which took place last Friday, April 21. That is a day when young people come together to raise awareness about the issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender…
Apr 6, 2017
Mr. Speaker, in the early morning hours on a day earlier this week, a small town in northwest Syria was atrociously attacked with chemical bombs. As a result, over 75 civilians died and over 20 children gasped for air, writhed in pain, and…
Apr 4, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Equal Pay Day. This day marks how far into this year that a woman must work to earn what a man earned up to December 31 of last year. In the United States, a woman is paid 20 percent less than her…
Mar 28, 2017
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in opposition of the executive order that was signed that attempts to destroy the Clean Power Plan. Once again, we are seeing politics driving policy. We are seeing the fulfillment of a past campaign promise…
Mar 24, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition of what has become basically the complete repeal of the ACA. Don't get me wrong. I have talked to small-business owners, and I have talked to patients who have talked about the expenses of the ACA…
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