Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta of California's 19th district, a U.S. Congressman since 2017, expressed his concerns on various issues impacting his constituents through a series of tweets on April 2, 2025.

In a tweet at 15:44 UTC, he announced his collaboration with colleagues including Rep. Linda Sánchez, Rep. Don Beyer, and Rep. Suzan DelBene. Panetta criticized the administration's tariff policy, stating, "The Administration’s reckless tariffs hurt American families, businesses, and farmers." Panetta noted that he has "introduced legislation that would ensure that no president can" act unilaterally on such policies.

Panetta responded to a decision regarding healthcare service access at 16:30 UTC. He tweeted about the closure of six regional Health and Human Services offices, emphasizing the impact on "constituents to get help with Medicare." He asserted, "These offices play a crucial role in resolving casework issues," and warned of potential "more delays and frustration for seniors and families."

In another tweet posted at 17:30 UTC, Panetta highlighted the consequences of freezing food programs. He claimed, "Families are going hungry, food banks are running empty, and California farmers are losing critical support." He declared his leadership in urging the USDA to "reverse these cuts."

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