Monterey Times

Representative Jimmy Panetta, serving California’s 19th district, recently voiced his concerns and legislative initiatives through a series of social media updates. Known for his proactive approach in Congress since 2017, Panetta has focused on issues impacting his constituents and the nation at large.

On March 31, 2025, Panetta expressed his dissatisfaction over the federal funding freeze on NIH grants, describing it as a detrimental move against scientific advancement. "The federal funding freeze on NIH grants is a direct attack on scientific progress, education, and jobs in our community. At UC Santa Cruz, I heard firsthand how these reckless freezes are stalling research, disrupting careers, harming our local economy, and could have a".

On April 1, 2025, Panetta introduced the Reclaim Trade Powers Act, aiming to overhaul the presidential tariff authorities and reinforce Congressional oversight in trade matters. He stated, "Today, I introduced the Reclaim Trade Powers Act, legislation that would strip outdated presidential tariff powers and ensure that major trade decisions require Congressional approval. Trade policy should be strategic, stable, and in the best interests of American workers and".

Later on the same day, Panetta discussed the bipartisan Disaster-Related Extension of Deadlines Act, which seeks to synchronize tax deadlines in disaster-affected areas. He emphasized the importance of this measure by stating, "I spoke on the Disaster-Related Extension of Deadlines Act, a bipartisan bill that ensures tax deadlines remain aligned in disaster zones. This commonsense fix will allow taxpayers to claim what they’re owed and prevent confusion during an already difficult recovery process".