Information provided by the Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) announced on Feb. 19 that he had been appointed to serve as an Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress.
Assistant Whips are responsible for helping the Whip operation get an accurate read on where Members of the Caucus stand on certain pieces of legislation. They work with Members of the Caucus to answer any questions or address any concerns that Members may have with upcoming bills, a recent press release said.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to shape and advocate for policies that will help my community on the central coast of California and those like it around the nation,” Panetta said. “I believe that we can make a real difference for working families, and address crucial issues like fixing our broken immigration system, making our communities safer, ensuring affordable and accessible health care, and investing in infrastructure this Congress. I am grateful to Whip [James] Clyburn for this responsibility and I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance priorities that will help foster prosperity for all of our communities.”
Said Majority Whip James E. Clyburn: “I’m pleased that Congressman Panetta will be joining my Whip team as an Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress. Congressman Panetta will play a critical role in my Whip operation, helping us ensure that every voice of the most diverse Caucus ever is heard as we consider legislation to move our country in a positive direction. I look forward to working with Congressman Panetta to ensure that Democrats deliver on their promise to advance an agenda that will have a positive impact on Americans’ everyday lives.”