Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, serving in the U.S. Congress for California’s 19th District since 2017, frequently addresses his work and interactions with local communities through social media. Recently, he shared updates related to cultural celebrations, federal investment in health, and direct constituent assistance on his Twitter account.

On April 18, 2025, Panetta expressed his honor in joining the Sikh community in his district to celebrate Vaisakhi. He emphasized the importance of "reflecting on our shared values of service, justice, and unity." Panetta noted the occasion as a time to "recommit to those virtues and reinvigorate our responsibility to build a more just community, country, and world."

Later the same day, Panetta commented on the critical need for federal investment in health, criticizing proposals that involve reducing Medi-Cal and cutting food programs. He warned that such proposals "could have a severe impact on thousands of people in CA-19," notably affecting "seniors, children, and working families."

In another post on April 18, 2025, Panetta highlighted his role in assisting families through the visa process. Expressing gratitude for what he described as one of the most rewarding parts of his job, he stated that he and his team are committed to helping constituents "navigate federal agencies and ensure our community gets the support it deserves."

Panetta, who was born in Washington, D.C., in 1969, resides in Carmel Valley and has a background in law, having graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1991 and earned a JD from Santa Clara University in 1996.