Monterey Times

Representative Jimmy Panetta, serving California's 19th district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, has expressed his views on several key issues through a series of tweets. On January 23, 2025, he addressed topics ranging from constitutional matters to healthcare for military personnel and reproductive rights.

On January 23, 2025, Rep. Panetta emphasized the importance of "checks and balances" in democracy. He noted that "a federal judge has rightly blocked the unconstitutional EO attempting to undermine birthright citizenship." He further stated his opposition to this executive order and his commitment to defending the Constitution. The full tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day, Rep. Panetta highlighted the need to protect the health of military aviators. He announced his initiative to reintroduce the ACES Act, which aims to study cancer risks among military aviators. In his words: "Our aviators put their lives on the line to defend our nation, and we must protect their health during and after their service." More details are available in his tweet here.

In another statement made on January 23, Rep. Panetta discussed access to reproductive healthcare. He remarked that while California leads in protecting such access, continued efforts are necessary to ensure all women receive proper healthcare: "Access to reproductive healthcare is fundamental... we must keep pushing to ensure that every woman has access." His full statement can be found here.