U.S. Congressman Jimmy Panetta, who represents California’s 19th district, recently posted a series of statements on social media addressing domestic and international policy issues as well as local healthcare concerns.
On October 10, 2025, Panetta criticized the federal government’s decision to deploy the National Guard in American cities. He stated, “Without sufficient reasons, the Administration’s deployment of the National Guard to American cities is against the law and the principles of our founding fathers.”
Later that day, Panetta shared details about his meeting with Ukrainian officials. He wrote on October 10, 2025: “Great to meet with a Ukrainian parliamentarian and Ukrainian F-16 Pilot. We must continue to ensure that they have the necessary support and funding to defend their democracy.”
The following day, Panetta discussed healthcare access in California after meeting with Local Health Plans of California. On October 11, 2025 he said: “Great to meet with Local Health Plans of California to discuss expanding healthcare access and the consequences of the OBBA. I will continue to work in Congress to ensure that all in CA-19 can access affordable and quality healthcare.”
Panetta has served as a member of Congress since 2017 after succeeding Sam Farr. Born in Washington D.C., he is currently based in Carmel Valley. His educational background includes a BA from University of California, Davis (1991) and a JD from Santa Clara University (1996).
