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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 18h

When disaster strikes, working families should not have to worry about whether they can afford to rebuild their homes. That’s why I support the Community Disaster Protection Act to help high-risk communities close coverage gaps and expand access to affordable insurance...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 20h

Today, we recognize the enduring strength, resilience, and contributions of our Native American communities that have shaped the character of our nation for generations.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

After nearly two years of delays and shifting timelines, USPS is proposing to permanently close the Brookdale Post Office. Together, we are pressing USPS to halt its closure study and work with our community to restore local postal services.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Medicare open enrollment begins October 15. Proud to bring together local physicians and healthcare providers to discuss the challenges our seniors face accessing affordable care. The federal government must do its part to ensure coverage translates into care.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Glad to meet with a constituent to discuss how we can improve health outcomes and healthcare systems in California’s 19th Congressional District and beyond.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Glad to celebrate students at Silver Creek High School in South San Jose for their achievements on California’s English language proficiency assessments. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and progress!

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with local elected officials and Brookdale residents against USPS’s proposed permanent closure of the Brookdale Post Office. Please make your voice heard by submitting your comments by October 9 at panetta.house.gov/brookdale.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Had a nice night at a education gala to bolster local public school programs. Grateful for the parents who volunteer, the teachers who inspire, the local businesses that give back, and the entire community coming together to support our children.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Thanks to the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery for having me smash some pumpkins for their annual Zoom Honk Smash. It’s always great to support these kinds of initiatives that bring our community and families together.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For over 30 years, Anna Eshoo set the standard for what it means to represent a community with integrity, effectiveness, and a deep commitment to the places people call home. Glad to join local elected officials at Sempervirens’ tree dedication in her honor in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Proud to announce more than $1.1 million in federal funding for CSUMB to expand educational opportunities and help more students succeed.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Great to sit down with a local school board member to talk about ways to strengthen our public school system.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I had the pleasure of attending Assemblymember Gail Pellerin's 2026 care fair to recognize the outstanding Mental Health Heroes from CA-19. Thanks to Assemblywoman Pellerin for all of her work and service.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Always proud to cut through the red tape with the federal government to get results for the people of CA-19. When a constituent reached out for help expediting the review of their employment authorization renewal, I quickly got to work with the USCIS. Glad to have gotten this positive message.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The House unanimously passed my bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. My bill would help crack down on the illicit trafficking and misuse of xylazine while protecting its legitimate use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

After leaving Brookdale without local postal services for nearly two years, USPS is now considering permanently closing the community’s post office without proposing an alternative location or expanded service. I called on Postmaster General Steiner to stop the study and start figuring out how...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Proud to have secured more than $1 million in federal funding for the San Miguel Fire Department to build an Emergency Operations Center in their new fire department. This investment will give local first responders the dedicated space and resources they need to better communicate...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good discussion with a constituent on our public education system and the issues impacting our CA-19 communities.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Great to see the brand new family housing wing at a local transitional homeless shelter. Amazing to see not only the facility, but also the community support for our most vulnerable.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Proud to have secured significant federal funding for the Cambria Fire Department to purchase a brand new fire engine so that our firefighters have the best resources available to keep our communities safe.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Had a meaningful night celebrating the 50th anniversary of an impactful local non-profit dedicated to providing substance use disorder prevention and recovery for our community.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Extremist settler violence in the West Bank is a threat and danger to Palestinian communities and undermines the safety and security of Israelis and Palestinians alike. I joined my colleagues in urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to take immediate action to restore the rule of law, hold accountable...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Glad to sit down with a CA-19 constituent to discuss federal solutions to our local housing issues.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Always a pleasure to welcome young Scouts to our nation’s capital. Appreciate their service to our communities in CA-19.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

At a time of growing threats and global instability, my bipartisan NATO Shield Act would strengthen existing guardrails and ensure that any effort to withdraw the United States from NATO is subject to congressional oversight and approval. NATO is one of the most consequential and successful...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Far too often, rare diseases are detected only after irreversible harm has occurred. Proud to support the bipartisan Surge to Save Newborns Act, which would provide states significant federal investment to expand vital newborn screenings.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Canada and Mexico are the two largest export markets for American fresh produce, but U.S. growers, packers, and shippers still lack enforceable payment protections when doing business in Mexico. I joined a bipartisan letter urging the Administration to close this gap through the USMCA process...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

NOAA is forecasting a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño this fall and winter, with a 75% chance it will exceed the strength of every El Niño recorded since 1950. California’s 19th Congressional District is vulnerable to extreme storms, flooding, landslides, and coastal erosion...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Always good to meet with the President of the California Farm Bureau, Shannon Douglass, and others, including Norm Groot, the Executive Director of Monterey County Farm Bureau, to discuss ways we can keep our food safe and support our farmers, producers, and ranchers.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When a CA-19 constituent contacted me after her 2025 IRS tax refund was delayed, I quickly got on the case, pushed the IRS, and helped and helped her secure more than $27,000. If you’re having trouble with the bureaucracy, I am here to make the federal government work for you.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As the U.S. works to maintain its competitive edge when it comes to AI, we also must lead on establishing clear global AI standards and security, starting with China. That’s why I joined a bipartisan group urging the President to strengthen AI testing, reporting, and international coordination...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today is the Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair in Marina. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for help with any VA claims, healthcare and benefits enrollment, legal services, education, and more.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

As emerging AI reshapes our education system and workforce, the federal government needs to step up with guardrails and programs to protect our students, teachers, and working families. I’m proud to support the Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act, which would create...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Always great to see constituents from CA-19 during their visits to our nation’s capital.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Always appreciate the opportunity to hear from community members in California’s 19th Congressional District. Thank you to everyone who participated in my recent office hours and engaged in our democracy.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I joined my fellow California Congress members in legal action to stop offshore drilling and protect our treasured coastline.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Proud to join my colleagues Rep. Deborah Ross and Rep. Valerie Foushee to introduce the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act to protect foreign language programs that build a workforce ready to compete around the world. By investing in foreign language education, we...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Proud to recognize the extraordinary service of U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel across our armed services. These skilled servicemembers take on some of the most dangerous missions to protect our men and women in uniform and keep Americans safe...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Pleasure to meet with local advocates to discuss ways Congress can support our farm workforce in CA-19 and across the country.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Martial Cottle Park reminds us that while we are very proud of our technology and innovation in Silicon Valley, our Santa Clara Valley roots are based in hard work and agriculture. That’s why I’m proud to have secured $250,000 in federal funding to help restore and improve…

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Always important to meet with local advocates to discuss how we can best support our ally Ukraine against Putin’s aggression.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

G’mar Chatima Tova to all those observing Yom Kippur in California’s 19th Congressional District. Wishing you a safe and meaningful fast and may you be sealed for a good year.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Deploying troops to polling places would not protect our elections, it would intimidate voters and undermine confidence in our democratic process. That’s why I support the Protect Our Polls Act to prohibit such deployments without congressional approval.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Calling all middle and high school students in California’s 19th Congressional District! Put your coding skills and creativity to work in this year’s Congressional App Challenge. Students can compete individually or in teams of up to four by submitting an original app by October 26...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Pentagon’s manipulation of casualties from the Iran War raises concerns about transparency, integrity, and the benefits earned by our servicemembers. I helped introduce a bill to ensure the Pentagon publicly acknowledges the true toll of the Iran conflict and provides real transparency.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congress has a responsibility to act when it comes to AI. That’s why I joined Rep. Sam Liccardo and over 100 of my colleagues in calling on Speaker Johnson to keep the House in session so that we can vote on AI safeguards.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day, an important reminder that participating in our democracy starts with being registered to vote. Check your registration, encourage your friends and family to register, and make a plan to cast your ballot this November.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! I’m happy to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic communities in CA-19 and across the country. This month and every month, we recognize their hard work and leadership and the many ways they continue to shape and strengthen our nation.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I secured $500,000 in federal funding in 2024 to help build the Paso Robles Public Safety Training Center, the city’s first dedicated training facility for first responders. Proud to see it now open and helping keep communities safe across northern San Luis Obispo County.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thank you to local rare disease advocates for sharing their thoughts on how Congress can ensure continued funding for the proper research for patients and families.

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