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
Representative Jimmy Panetta, serving California's 19th district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, has announced a series of legislative and legal actions through social media. Born in Washington, D.C., Panetta has been active in politics following his education at the University of California, Davis, and Santa Clara University.
On February 3, 2025, Rep. Panetta tweeted about new legislation aimed at data security. He stated: "Introducing New Legislation: We’re drafting a bill to revoke unauthorized access, strengthen security, and prevent political appointees from unilaterally exposing taxpayer data."
In another tweet on the same day, he addressed legal measures against what he described as overreach. He mentioned: "Blocking Unlawful Access: We are evaluating legal options and pursuing action against this dangerous overreach. Legal challenges are imminent."
Further emphasizing financial data protection, Rep. Panetta declared his stance on safeguarding essential services such as Social Security and Medicare. He tweeted: "Safeguarding Social Security, Medicare, and tax refunds is not negotiable. We will not allow sensitive financial data to be handed over for political or private gain."