Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th district, has been active on social media discussing his legislative efforts and community engagements. His recent tweets highlight initiatives to address housing affordability, support for local organizations aiding the homeless, and advocacy for resolving financial issues faced by non-profits.

On November 23, 2024, Rep. Panetta addressed the issue of housing costs affecting working families in his district by reintroducing legislation aimed at improving access to affordable housing. He stated: "Housing costs are squeezing working families in CA-19. That’s why I reintroduced the Housing Access Improvement Act which would lift barriers for housing authorities, expand project-based voucher flexibility & ultimately incentivize affordable development."

Later that day, Rep. Panetta shared his experience visiting a local organization dedicated to supporting homeless women in the community. He expressed gratitude for their work: "I toured a local organization offering essentials like meals, hygiene products, medical care, and a safe space for homeless women in our community. Grateful for their dedication to helping the vulnerable in CA-19."

In another post on November 23, 2024, Rep. Panetta discussed his efforts to assist a local non-profit with a Medicare payment issue. He noted: "I recently fought for and helped a local non-profit resolve a Medicare payment issue. After my continued pressure on the federal government to conduct a thorough review, I was able to secure $246,000 in refunds, and the non-profit's debt was cleared. Another successful case."