Monterey Times

U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta, who has represented California's 19th District in Congress since 2017, recently expressed his concerns and policy positions on important issues facing his constituents through a series of tweets on March 31, 2025.

Panetta announced his leadership in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to rethink recent decisions on food programs. According to Panetta, "I’m leading the call to the USDA to reverse harmful cancellations and freezes of critical food programs that support our farmers and provide essential food assistance to millions of Californians. These programs are vital to ensuring that local, healthy food reaches families." This tweet reflects the importance of these programs in delivering nutritious food across local communities in California.

Another tweet from Panetta involved his criticism of budgetary measures affecting healthcare in his district. Highlighting concerns about the impacts of proposed tax cuts, he stated, "Speaker Johnson’s reconciliation budget to cut taxes for billionaires by cutting critical programs for working families threatens 165,000 people in our district who rely on Medicaid, ACA premium assistance, and critical health care services. That’s why I held another town hall in." This message underscores Panetta’s commitment to protecting essential health benefits for his constituents.

Lastly, Panetta paid tribute to farmworkers' rights advocate César Chávez. In his tweet, he remarked, "We honor the legacy of César Chávez, a champion for farmworkers. His leadership on wages, working conditions, and dignity for farmworkers set the foundation for safety and productivity. Today, and every day, we in California’s 19th Congressional District stand with and value." This sentiment reflects the importance Panetta places on honoring and continuing Chávez’s work toward improving conditions for farmworkers.