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Rep. Jimmy Panetta

@usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social
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I am honored to represent California's new 19th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Connect with me at: panetta.house.gov

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 7h
Congratulations to Booker Vineyard in Paso Robles for earning two perfect 100-point wine scores and ranking third in a national readers’ poll of the best winery tours! Proud to see CA-19’s world-class wineries earn national recognition while embracing sustainable and organic farming.
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Booker Vineyard earns two perfect wine scores, national winery tour ranking
Critic Jeb Dunnuck gives two wines perfect scores; readers’ poll ranks winery tour third in the nation – Booker Vineyard in Paso Robles has received […]
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 9h
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 · 12h
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 · 14h
...unequivocally condemn political violence, and ensure people can serve our communities without fearing for their safety.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 14h
Violence and threats against public officials and their families at every level of government, regardless of party, have become far too common. These threats make us less safe and undermine our democracy by intimidating people who step forward to serve. We must tone down the rhetoric...
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/us/politics/elections-political-violence-harassment.html
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
After nearly two years of missed deadlines and false promises about reopening the Brookdale Post Office, USPS is now proposing to permanently close it. Together, we must continue to stand up for our Brookdale Community. www.ksbw.com/article/broo...
ksbw.com
Brookdale residents and leaders fight to save post office after fire and closure study
Congressman Jimmy Panetta joined Brookdale residents and local leaders to urge the U.S. Postal Service to halt its closure study and restore mail service after a fire damaged the town’s post office…
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
…within our democratic values. Public executions are the practices of regimes like those in Iran and under the Taliban, not America.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The Fort Hood shooter’s abhorrent actions marked an incredibly dark day in our military’s history, and he was sentenced according to the laws of our nation. But the Administration’s decision to livestream an execution, the military’s first by firing squad in eight decades, is diabolical and not…
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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
I’ll keep fighting for the reliable local mail service the people of Brookdale deserve.
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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 · 09/10/2026
Great news on the Timber Fire. All evacuation orders have been lifted and the fire is now 94% contained. Thank you to our firefighters, first responders, and community members for coming together to protect our neighbors and keep our communities safe. www.ksbw.com/article/mont...
ksbw.com
Monterey County lifts all evacuations as Timber Fire reaches 90% containment
The Timber Fire is 90% contained after burning 25,352 acres for nearly two months, and all evacuation orders are now lifted.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
...center will give local authorities the tools they need to respond quickly and effectively.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Proud to have secured more than $1 million in federal funding to support the construction of a new emergency operations center for the San Miguel Fire Department. The people of San Miguel deserve coordination, communication, and integration when disaster strikes, and this new emergency operations...
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San Miguel Fire Department receives $1 million in federal funding
The San Miguel Fire Department is receiving more than $1 million in federal funding to support its expansion through the construction of a new Emergency Operations Center.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The deadline to submit your comments to USPS in opposition to the closure of the Brookdale Post Office is this Sunday, October 11th. Please mail all comments to Carla Jackson, Manager, Customer Relations USPS P.O. Box 889027 San Francisco, CA 94188 or use the link ⬇️to share your thoughts.
panetta.house.gov
Brookdale Post Office Discontinuance Feasibility Study Comment Form
Despite the consequences for the community, the USPS is now proposing to permanently close the Brookdale Post Office without providing any expanded or accessible local mail services. If you are a…
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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 Israelis and Palestinians.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
As we mark the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack, we mark the return of every hostage, honor their families’ tireless advocacy, recognize those who did not return, and remember all of the lives lost. We must continue to strive for stability and peace in the region...
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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 · 07/10/2026
NATO is the most successful alliance in human history. That’s why I introduced the bipartisan NATO Shield Act to reaffirm that Congress, not a President, has power over our involvement in this critical alliance.  www.rferl.org/amp/russia-t...
rferl.org
As Russia Tests Western Alliance, US Lawmakers Push ‘NATO Shield’ Bill
WASHINGTON -- As tensions between NATO and Russia intensify amid growing fears of confrontation, US lawmakers are raising questions over the relationship between the United States and the military…
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
...for the Presidency and his responsibility to care for the people of our country. That is why the people in our democracy will vote accordingly in November.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
...San Diego. That type of dangerous and disgraceful rhetoric should never come from a President of the United States. The President acts like he doesn’t care about California, and we here in our state handle that accordingly. But those types of statements, satire or not, demonstrate a contempt...
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The President’s war with Iran has cost the lives of at least 19 U.S. service members and continues to raise costs for the American people. Last night, in one of his pointless and partisan campaign speeches, while trying to defend his war of choice, he said to let Iran “take out” Los Angeles and...
latimes.com
Trump suggests letting Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally
Trump made the remarks during a rambling speech in which he said gas prices would be lower soon, touted his ouster of Venezuela’s dictator, and made attacks on news outlets.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The USPS has a responsibility to the people of Brookdale to ensure they get their mail. That’s why I’m calling on USPS to stop their feasibility study to close the Brookdale Post Office and ask that they refocus their efforts on reestablishing mail service in the area. slvpost.com/brookdale-po...
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Brookdale Post Office Update: USPS Signals Closure as Rep. Panetta Presses for Alternatives
At a Sept. 11 Zoom meeting, U.S. Postal Service officials all but confirmed that the Brookdale Post Office will be permanently closed once the agency's discontinuance feasibility study is complete.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Early voting in California begins this week. Be sure to submit your ballots early to ensure that your voice is heard.
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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
...first responders have the resources they need to keep our communities safe.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Emergency operations centers act as a central nervous system for our communities during major disasters. Proud to have secured more than $1 million in federal funding for a new facility in San Miguel, adjacent to the existing fire station. I will continue to work in Congress to ensure that our...
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San Miguel receives $1 million in federal funding for new Emergency Operations Center
San Luis Obispo County, San Miguel, Emergency Operations Center, San Miguel CSD, Fire Chief, Scott Young, Jimmy Panetta, Dawn Addis, funding, disaster preparedness, CAL FIRE, fire department, federal…
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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
Congratulations to the UCDC internship program on its 25th Anniversary. My participation in its predecessor program, Davis in D.C., bolstered my sense of public service. Looking forward to the program’s continued impacts on college students. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/celebra...
universityofcalifornia.edu
The UC Washington Program at 25: Celebrating the UC to DC connection
At the UC Washington Center, hundreds of students each year spend a term not just learning in classrooms but also through internships that can help set the course for an entire career.
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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
...USPS can provide the community with reliable postal services.
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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 · 03/10/2026
Great to convene local leaders and first responders at the San Miguel fire station to announce a significant investment of federal funding for an emergency operations center. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/politic...
sanluisobispo.com
SLO County town’s Fire Department gets $1M to build emergency operations center
The new center will serve as an emergency response hub during major disasters, Rep. Jimmy Panetta said.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
...bipartisan Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act to strengthen oversight, increase transparency, and hold fraudsters accountable. I’ll continue listening to hospice providers and working across the aisle to protect patients in CA-19 and across the country.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We must protect patients and Medicare from bad actors who steal benefits and undermine trust in hospice care without penalizing the hardworking providers who deliver dedicated, compassionate care. That’s why I authored and passed the bipartisan HOSPICE Act into law and helped introduce the...
hospicenews.com
Rep. Panetta: Congress Must Listen to Hospice Providers
Though the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has regulatory authority over hospices, Congress has a role to play. To fulfill that
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Another SNAP cut under the One Big Beautiful Bill took effect, halving the federal government’s share of administrative costs and forcing states to cover the remaining 75%. laist.com/brief/news/h...
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SNAP cuts
California may have to cough up $100 million
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Grateful that Big Sur’s state parks have reopened for the first time since the Timber and Plaskett fires began. Thank you to the firefighters and first responders whose sacrifices and tireless work made this possible. www.ksbw.com/article/big-...
ksbw.com
Big Sur state parks reopen after Timber Fire and Plaskett Fire as visitors rush back
Big Sur state parks are reopening after the Timber Fire and Plaskett Fire, and visitors are rushing back to hike, camp and explore.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
...and coordinate emergency responses and keep our communities safe.
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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 · 02/10/2026
...to ensure that everyone in CA-19 has a place to call home.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Affordable housing is the number one issue facing California’s 19th Congressional District. I’m proud to have secured $2 million in federal funding to help build Pacific Station North, which is now open and providing 128 new affordable homes in Santa Cruz. I’ll continue working in Congress...
santacruzsentinel.com
128-unit affordable housing project opens in downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Station North, a 128-unit affordable housing community in downtown Santa Cruz, celebrated its grand opening Tuesday with a gathering of over 100 city and county officials, residents and…
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Proud my bipartisan Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act unanimously passed the Senate! Americans shouldn't be penalized for the mistakes or misconduct of unqualified tax preparers, and I’ll keep working to pass this bill in the House so taxpayers can file their taxes with confidence.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Proud to have secured $1.92 million in federal funding to repair Wharf No. 2, a critical landmark for our ecosystem and economy in Monterey Bay. Hoping to continue to support our local wharves and ensure the federal power of the purse is felt here at home. www.montereyherald.com/2026/09/28/r...
montereyherald.com
Repairs at Old Fisherman’s Wharf continue
The project is addressing serious structural damage, including timber piles repairs, concrete foundation fixes and handrail replacements.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
...Monterey County in taking steps to temporarily block this Administration from establishing these types of facilities in CA-19.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Administration’s overreaching mass deportation policy has gone well beyond the border and well beyond felons and gang members and instead led to chaos in many communities and pain in our local economies. Detention centers are an extension of that cruel policy, and I applaud the leadership of...
ksbw.com
Monterey County approves ICE detention center moratorium, ban ICE use of county sites
Monterey County supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on ICE detention facilities and banned ICE from using county property for immigration enforcement.
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