Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th district, has recently shared his insights on various issues through a series of tweets. Panetta, who has served in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Sam Farr, expressed his views on topics ranging from military health concerns to local nonprofit support and agricultural innovation.

On February 2, 2025, Rep. Panetta addressed concerns about military health by highlighting new research that suggests a potential link between exposure to military jet fuel and cancer. He emphasized the importance of the bipartisan ACES Act, stating it would ensure "a thorough study of aircrew cancer risks," providing necessary answers and care for those who serve "New research highlights the potential link between military jet fuel exposure & cancer..."

Later that day, Panetta met with a constituent to reaffirm his commitment to supporting local nonprofits amidst changes during the Trump Administration. He underscored his dedication to maintaining robust institutional safeguards "I met with a constituent today to reiterate my strong support for our local nonprofits..."

In another post on February 2, he discussed the significance of investing in agricultural innovation for food security and economic growth. Rep. Panetta reiterated his commitment to supporting farmers and advancing research efforts both domestically and internationally "Investing in agricultural innovation is critical for food security..."