Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 19th district since 2017, has taken to social media to address various issues concerning the current administration's actions. Through a series of tweets, he highlights concerns about governmental overreach, potential dismantling of the Education Department, and efforts to halt federal funding freezes.

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Panetta emphasized his commitment to oversight regarding what he described as "the Admin’s unlawful overreach." He urged government employees with information on the politicization of the federal workforce or the firing of civil servants to report anonymously via a provided link. "We're aggressively pursuing oversight of the Admin’s unlawful overreach."

Later that day, at 20:37 UTC, Panetta addressed concerns regarding the Education Department's future under an executive order by the administration. He stated that such actions could negatively impact students, teachers, and families by undermining essential educational services and rights. "The Education Department plays a critical role in ensuring access to education."

In another post on February 5 at 23:06 UTC, Rep. Panetta mentioned efforts to stop what he termed an "unlawful attempt" by the President to impose an across-the-board freeze on federal funding affecting school lunches and other community services. He assured continued collaboration with local governments and organizations in this regard. "Last week, we stopped the President’s unlawful attempt at an across-the-board freeze on federal funding."