U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta, who has represented California’s 19th Congressional District since 2017, posted a series of updates on July 23, 2025, highlighting his legislative priorities and commenting on recent actions in Congress.
In a post made at 22:43 UTC, Panetta criticized House Speaker Johnson for canceling the legislative schedule. He stated, “Speaker Johnson cancelled the legislative schedule, again, this time to dodge a vote on releasing the Epstein files. The Administration should release the files for transparency purposes for the American people.”
Shortly after, at 22:44 UTC, Panetta shifted focus to local issues affecting his district. He wrote, “That’s why I stay focused on the issues affecting California’s 19th Congressional District. This week, I introduced legislation to help first-time homebuyers make a downpayment, and I continue to fight for legislation to get more homes on the market and rent relief for working”.
Later that evening at 23:45 UTC, Panetta discussed his engagement with advocates in global food security and agricultural research. He said, “Great to meet with advocates working to strengthen global food security and agricultural research through investments that are critical to fighting hunger, advancing innovation, and promoting a more sustainable and secure world.”
Panetta has served in Congress since replacing Sam Farr in 2017. He was born in Washington D.C. in 1969 and currently resides in Carmel Valley. Panetta holds a BA from the University of California, Davis (1991), and a JD from Santa Clara University (1996).
