119th Congress
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) led the Democratic Members of the California Congressional Delegation in demanding the United States Department of Agriculture reverse harmful federal program cancelations and freezes impacting state food banks and farmers.
I’m hosting another important town hall in Santa Cruz County on Friday, March 28th, at 9:00 AM at Cabrillo College, Samper Hall (6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003).
At this upcoming town hall, I’ll be joined by expert panelists, physicians, and health care providers to discuss the real consequences of the Majority’s budget reconciliation legislation and its potential to slash Medicaid services and other critical health care programs.
Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) convened a roundtable discussion with leaders, professors, and researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) to hear firsthand how the ongoing federal funding freeze is undermining scientific progress, educational opportunities, and workforce development in California’s 19th Congressional District and beyond.
The office of United States Representative Jimmy Panetta is taking submissions for Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations.
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Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) continued his service for California’s 19th Congressional District by hosting numerous town halls, listening sessions, and more last week.
I’m hosting another town hall in South San Jose on Friday, March 21, at 3:00 PM at Evergreen Valley College, located at 3095 Yerba Buena Road. The town hall will be in the EVC Theater, which is located in the Performing Arts Facility. Please park in Lot 9.
Monterey, CA – Today, in celebration of National Ag Trade Day, Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) joined Agricultural Trade Caucus co-chairs Adrian Smith joined (R-NE), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Dusty Johnson (R-S) to introduce a resolution expressing a renewed commitment to supporting market access, robust trade enforcement, elimination of trade barriers, trade promotion programs, comprehensive agreements, and the pursuit of science-based standards in U.S. trade engagements.
As your United States Representative, I believe that protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid is non-negotiable. These vital programs support millions of Americans, including retirees, disabled workers, survivors, children, and seniors. They must remain strong and accessible. But right now, these benefits are under serious threat.
On Tuesday, March 18 at 5:00 PM, I will be hosting a virtual town hall to discuss Social Security and the overhaul of this agency by the Trump Administration. I am planning to have former Social Security Commissioner and former Governor of Maryland, Martin O’Malley, on the line as a special guest to discuss Social Security issues and to answer your questions.
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced legislation to extend the Qualified Hazardous Duty Area (QHDA) designation to Mali, Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Chad, ensuring that U.S. servicemembers stationed in these high-risk areas receive critical tax exclusion benefits.