Monterey Times

Representative Jimmy Panetta, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing California’s 19th district, recently addressed a series of issues through his social media platform. Panetta, who has been in office since 2017, recently posted comments on the administration's challenges with disaster recovery, healthcare, and community celebrations. Below is a summary of his recent comments.

On March 29, 2025, Representative Panetta criticized the current administration and entrepreneur Elon Musk for their perceived negative impact on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) operations. In a tweet, Panetta stated, "The Administration's and Musk’s attacks on FEMA are hurting disaster-stricken communities. From Maui to North Carolina, and California, critical recovery funds are frozen, leaving survivors in limbo. CA-19 knows these delays all too well. We’ve fought the bureaucracy and".

The next day, March 30, 2025, Panetta highlighted his effort to maintain an active dialogue with constituents through town hall meetings. According to his tweet, "Town hall #14 since February 1st, because I refuse to back down. This time, we were in Santa Cruz County to talk about the Majority’s potential cuts to Medicaid. Seniors, children, and the vulnerable are at risk, but together, we’ll fight back for working families."

In another tweet on the same day, Panetta extended holiday greetings to those celebrating the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr. He tweeted, "Wishing a joyous and blessed #EidAlFitr to all who are celebrating! May this special occasion bring peace, happiness, and unity to families in CA-19 and communities around the world. #EidMubarak!"