Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th District since 2017, has recently shared updates on his activities and legislative pursuits via social media. Born in Washington D.C. in 1969, Panetta resides in Carmel Valley and holds degrees from the University of California, Davis, and Santa Clara University.

On April 9, 2025, Rep. Panetta expressed his continued engagement with workforce development efforts, stating "Always good to meet with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to talk about investing in workforce development and building a strong future."

Later that day, Panetta highlighted his legislative initiative, mentioning his leadership in addressing drug-related public health concerns. He announced, "Proud to lead the reintroduction of the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. This legislation would help address the growing public health threat of fentanyl laced with illicit xylazine. Our bill would crack down on xylazine while preserving its critical use in veterinary medicine."

At 22:00 on the same day, Panetta turned to healthcare, specifically preventive health measures. He emphasized the importance of fitness accessibility through legislative means, noting, "Fitness is preventive healthcare. Proud to reintroduce the bipartisan PHIT Act to make gym memberships, youth sports, and fitness expenses more affordable using pre-tax dollars. A healthier nation means lower healthcare costs and stronger communities."

Jimmy Panetta's continuous engagement with key issues such as workforce development, public health, and preventive healthcare reflects his legislative priorities and commitments. He replaced Sam Farr in 2017 and has been serving in Congress since then.