Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th district since 2017, shared his views and activities through a series of tweets on January 30, 2025. Born in Washington, D.C., Panetta currently resides in Carmel Valley and holds degrees from the University of California, Davis, and Santa Clara University.

On January 30, 2025, Rep. Panetta expressed his support for the bipartisan MAPWaters Act via Twitter. He stated: "Accessing public waters shouldn’t be confusing or complicated. That’s why I’m proud to co-lead the bipartisan MAPWaters Act, ensuring federal agencies digitize & clarify waterway rules. This is a win for anglers, hunters, boaters & all outdoor enthusiasts."

Later that day at 21:00 UTC, Rep. Panetta visited the ReStore in Monterey and tweeted about supporting Habitat for Humanity's efforts: "Had a great visit to the ReStore in Monterey! Proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s incredible work in providing affordable housing and strengthening our community."

At 22:30 UTC on January 30th, Rep. Panetta voiced concerns regarding proposed tariffs by the administration that could impact local economies negatively: "The Admin's proposed tariffs will hit families, small businesses, and wineries hard. These tariffs will raise costs on essential materials, threaten jobs, drive up prices & disrupt our local economy. We need policies that strengthen not stifle community."