Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th district, has voiced his concerns and activities through a series of tweets on March 3, 2025. These statements highlight his positions on budget resolutions, local government collaboration for wildfire prevention, and national security issues.

On March 3, 2025, Rep. Panetta criticized a recent budget resolution passed by Speaker Johnson and his majority that could result in "significant cuts in Medicaid services," potentially affecting healthcare for "86,000 people in Santa Cruz County alone." He affirmed his opposition to this measure by stating he voted no both "in the Budget Committee and on the House floor" and expressed his commitment to continue fighting against it. "Speaker Johnson and his majority just passed a budget resolution that could lead to significant cuts in Medicaid services..."

Later that day, Panetta shared news about co-chairing another Big Sur Multi Agency Meeting alongside Co-Chair Supervisor Kate Daniels. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation across various government levels to improve wildfire prevention strategies within communities. He described the discussion as productive for addressing these critical environmental challenges. "Proud to Co-Chair another Big Sur Multi Agency Meeting with Co-Chair Supervisor Kate Daniels..."

In a subsequent tweet on the same day, Rep. Panetta addressed national security concerns regarding DOGE's access to sensitive US intelligence data. He labeled this situation as a reckless approach towards government reform that poses substantial risks to national security. Emphasizing the priority of safeguarding the country’s security interests, he joined colleagues in demanding answers about this issue. "The recent concerns over DOGE's access to sensitive US intelligence data cannot be ignored..."