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October 3, 2025

San Jose, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) convened a local roundtable discussion with federal employees to hear firsthand how the ongoing government shutdown, and the actions of the Administration, are affecting their work and the public’s access to government services in California’s 19th Congressional District and beyond.


October 1, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on the shutdown of the United States Government:


September 29, 2025

Washington, DC – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and his congressional colleagues wrote a letter to Israeli leadership expressing opposition to possible unilateral annexation of the West Bank.  Rep. Panetta joined 179 House Democrats, a Majority of the caucus, putting pressure on the Israeli government to halt possible action.


September 29, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined 80 Members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon opposing the Administration’s decision to rescind federal resources from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and divert them to other programs.

Issues: Education

September 29, 2025

San Jose, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) recently traveled to India as part of a congressional delegation to meet with senior government and business leaders and discuss trade issues.  As a member of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Panetta continues his fight to reclaim the Constitutional authority over trade by participating in these types of trade delegation trips.


September 26, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) recently traveled to Ukraine, becoming one of only a handful of Members of Congress to visit the country this year.


September 26, 2025

Paso Robles, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that, after months of advocacy on behalf of San Luis Obispo County residents, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has agreed to recognize Lake Nacimiento/Nacimiento Lake as an official community name within ZIP Code 93426.


September 26, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act. 


September 25, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined a bipartisan delegation of Members of Congress to visit the U.S.–Mexico border in Arizona as part of his work as Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus Immigration & Border Security Working Group.


September 25, 2025

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the bipartisan Inspire to Serve Act, a bipartisan bill designed to reverse the decline in volunteerism, expand access to public service opportunities, and strengthen national preparedness.