Rep. Jimmy Panetta, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 19th district, shared his concerns and commitments through a series of tweets on June 5, 2025. Panetta, who has been in office since replacing Sam Farr in 2017, addressed issues ranging from public broadcasting to healthcare and environmental research.
In a tweet posted at 19:01 UTC on June 5, Rep. Panetta criticized the administration’s plan to defund PBS and NPR. He stated that such actions “would undermine connections for rural communities, children’s education, and trusted local news.” Panetta pledged to continue his efforts in Congress to protect these essential services for his constituents in California’s 19th Congressional District. The original tweet can be found here.
Later that day, at 20:30 UTC, Panetta commented on Speaker Johnson’s reconciliation bill. He warned that if enacted, it “would rip health care away from nearly 11 million people to fund tax cuts for billionaires.” Panetta reaffirmed his commitment to defending Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring access to healthcare for those most in need. The full statement is available here.
At 21:30 UTC, Panetta met with a local scientist to emphasize the significance of maintaining critical funding for environmental research. He asserted that investing in science is crucial for understanding our planet and addressing climate challenges directly. Panetta expressed his ongoing support for innovation within California’s 19th district. His remarks can be accessed here.
Jimmy Panetta was born in Washington D.C., currently resides in Carmel Valley, and holds degrees from the University of California, Davis (BA) and Santa Clara University (JD).
