Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 19th district since 2017, expressed concerns over several issues through a series of tweets on July 2, 2025.
In a tweet posted at 15:30 UTC, Panetta criticized the Administration’s proposed budget cuts to the Army Corps of Engineers. He stated that these cuts would severely impact critical flood protection projects across California, including those in the Pajaro Valley. Panetta emphasized that such investments are “bipartisan, life-saving, and long overdue,” asserting they should not be used as “political bargaining chips.” The full post can be accessed here.
Later at 16:05 UTC, Panetta addressed Speaker Johnson’s tax bill. He argued that the bill would remove health care access for over 17 million Americans by attacking the Affordable Care Act and increasing out-of-pocket costs. Additionally, he warned that it could lead to the closure of rural hospitals and force vulnerable families off Medicaid coverage. He called for resistance against undoing decades of progress in healthcare policy. This tweet is available here.
At 18:02 UTC, Panetta highlighted environmental concerns by discussing pollinators like monarch butterflies. He announced his reintroduction of the MONARCH Act aimed at protecting these species and preserving their habitats to ensure future generations can appreciate their ecological contributions. More details on this initiative can be found here.
Jimmy Panetta was born in Washington D.C., and currently resides in Carmel Valley. He graduated from UC Davis with a BA in 1991 and earned his JD from Santa Clara University in 1996.
