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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Rep. Jimmy Panetta discusses FEMA aid and presidential funding pause

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Jimmy Panetta U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot

Jimmy Panetta U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th district, recently shared his activities and opinions on social media. His posts cover a range of topics including local community visits and national financial policies.

On January 27, 2025, Rep. Panetta tweeted about visiting "a local camp for children with developmental disabilities to see their continued recovery efforts." He expressed hope to assist them with FEMA reimbursements to ensure they have the necessary resources to rebuild and thrive.

The following day, January 28, 2025, Rep. Panetta commented on the President's decision to “pause” funding for financial assistance such as grants and loans. He stated that this decision would impact working families struggling financially and emphasized that these investments were approved by Congress and are legally binding.

Additionally, on January 28, 2025, Rep. Panetta asserted that "the Constitution prevents a president from overriding Congressional appropriations," emphasizing that the power of financial decisions lies solely with Congressional representatives elected by the people.

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