Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for California's 19th district, has shared various updates and announcements via his social media platform. Born in Washington, D.C., Panetta resides in Carmel Valley and has been representing his district since 2017, succeeding former U.S. Congress member Sam Farr.

On April 3, 2025, Panetta posted he will be "holding office hours" in "South San Jose on April 4th" to discuss "casework, legislation, or any challenges" constituents may have with federal agencies. He emphasized that appointments will be "first-come, first-served," and provided a link for sign-ups. More details can be found in his original post.

Also on April 3, 2025, Panetta criticized the current Administration's approach to Social Security, discussing the difficulties faced by seniors due to "this Administration’s cuts." He highlighted that seniors are experiencing "confusion, fear, and long lines" as they try to confirm the continuation of benefits. This comment was shared on his social media platform.

In a later post on April 3, 2025, Panetta announced the House's approval of the "Disaster-Related Extension of Deadlines Act," which is described as a "bipartisan, common-sense fix." The legislation is intended to address issues for disaster survivors related to "misaligned tax deadlines and confusing IRS notices." Panetta expressed pride in collaborating with Rep. Greg Murphy to aid those in recovery, as mentioned in his tweet.