Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who represents California’s 19th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on October 16, 2025, regarding his ongoing efforts to address government operations and constituent needs.
In a post made at 00:52 UTC, Panetta stated: “I’m still here at the Capitol, ready to work to reopen the government. We need the Majority to come back to DC and negotiate with us to open the government, protect our healthcare, and reduce prices.”
Later that day at 16:28 UTC, he shared an example of constituent service: “A constituent asked me to help expedite a passport for her son so that he could join his father on his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. I was able to fulfill her request for assistance, and her son was able to join his father as he was honored and celebrated for his service to”
At 17:55 UTC on the same day, Panetta addressed economic challenges facing families in his district: “The high cost of living is one of the biggest challenges for families in CA-19, and rising health insurance costs are only making it worse. Lowering healthcare costs and increasing access to healthcare services for my constituents remain my top priorities, and I call on our”
Panetta has represented California’s 19th district 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 earned his JD from Santa Clara University in 1996.
