Monterey Times

Representative Jimmy Panetta, serving California's 19th district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, has been vocal on various pressing issues through his social media platform. Born in Washington D.C. and residing in Carmel Valley, Panetta holds a BA from the University of California, Davis, and a JD from Santa Clara University. His recent tweets address significant national topics ranging from constitutional amendments to healthcare and environmental safety.

On January 22, 2025, Panetta highlighted President Biden's action regarding the Equal Rights Amendment: "Pres. Biden taking the final step to certify the Equal Rights Amendment enshrines equality in the Constitution for every American, regardless of sex. It’s a historic moment for our country." He acknowledged potential opposition but emphasized the importance of this initiative.

Later that day, at 22:22 UTC, Panetta expressed concerns about climate change and community safety: "As we address climate change, we must ensure our communities are safe. Vistra must rebuild trust by prioritizing accountability, transparency and communicating clearly how they are improving safety standards to ensure this will not happen again." He urged Vistra to enhance its safety measures.

In another tweet posted on January 23 at midnight UTC, Panetta criticized former President Trump's policy decision affecting drug prices: "President Trump’s decision to rescind an executive order that lowered prescription drug costs for seniors is a blow to millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck." He argued that such actions prioritize profits over affordable healthcare.