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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 7h

I’m still here at the Capitol, ready to work to reopen the government. We need the Majority to come back to DC and negotiate with us to open the government, protect our healthcare, and reduce prices.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 10h

Proud to have hosted my 23rd town hall this year, this time with Rep. Lofgren of CA-18. Always meaningful and impactful for everybody when we can engage in civil, transparent, and productive conversation. Thanks to those who joined.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 12h

We are calling on Speaker Johnson to call the House of Representatives back into session so we can start negotiating and protect our healthcare. We have to reopen the government, protect our healthcare, and reduce the high cost of living.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 13h

Today, we are in DC to highlight the need to reopen the government and protect our healthcare. I was proud to stand with parents, caretakers, and patients who told their stories about how cuts to healthcare will impact them.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 13h

Great to see Santa Cruz County’s agriculture bounce back after the 2023 winter storms. Throughout CA-19 we have an immense amount of bounty, and I am proud to see the resilience of our farmers and growers throughout the Central Coast. www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/10/13/r...

Report: Santa Cruz County crops saw 13% increase in value last year

Santa Cruz County’s Annual Crop and Livestock Report indicated a 13.3% increase over the previous year with the estimated gross production value of all crops reaching $741.9 million.

www.santacruzsentinel.com

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 14h

DHS Secretary Noem’s video is a clear violation of the Hatch Act. That is why Bay Area Airports are refusing to play the illegal and divisive announcement. We should be focusing on bipartisan negotiations to reopen the government for our TSA workers rather than pointing fingers.

Kristi Noem PSA blaming Democrats for shutdown isn’t playing at Bay Area airports

San Jose International says it will use “airport-specific messaging” if there are operational impacts.

www.mercurynews.com

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 16h

We will continue to fight for accessible and affordable healthcare for those in CA-19 and across the country.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 16h

Senate Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson must come to the table and negotiate to open up the government and protect healthcare for working families. I joined 143 of my colleagues in demanding that Speaker Johnson bring the House back in session so we can start negotiations.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 1d

This is not the end of the war between Israel and Hamas, but the start of difficult diplomacy. We must ensure that terrorism, impunity, and foreign meddling no longer define the region’s future as we continue to work towards a two-state solution.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 2d

My full statement on the release of Israeli hostages: panetta.house.gov/media/press-...

Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s Statement on the Release of Israeli Hostages

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement regarding the release of Israeli hostages that were held by Hamas:

panetta.house.gov

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 2d

My colleagues and I introduced a war powers resolution to limit the Administration’s ability to conduct strikes on boats off the coast of South America. Despite being in the minority, we will continue to hold this administration accountable through our levers of legislation.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 2d

The Admin is firing government employees during the shutdown. This unprecedented move hurts working families. It’s well past time for Republicans who are in charge of the Congress, Senate, and White House to come to the table and negotiate to reopen the federal government.

www.wsj.com

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 2d

Many farmers and growers across the country are having difficulty getting the resources that they need to keep their farms going during this shutdown. It's past time for the Majority to come to the negotiating table for farmers in CA-19 and across the country. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘It’s just disappointment’: Shutdown adds to farmers’ anxieties

Producers are struggling under the weight of the loss of certain USDA services and lack of a bailout announcement.

www.politico.com

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 2d

Today we honor the story of our Native Americans. Native American history is an essential part of our American history. We celebrate the resilience of Indigenous peoples, and we look towards a prosperous future for all Americans.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 2d

Dan Green has been a pillar of the Central Coast for the past 30 years. I am proud of his commitment to providing CA-19 with reliable news, and I look forward to many more years of seeing him on our screens. www.ksbw.com/article/cele...

Celebrating Dan Green's 30-year legacy at KSBW 8

Dan Green marks three decades as a beloved anchor at KSBW, known for his dedication to journalism, community involvement, and memorable animal stories.

www.ksbw.com

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 2d

We stand with the families of the hostages today as they’re reunited with their loved ones, after over two years in Hamas’ captivity. Their return marks a pivotal point in this brutal war where we must focus on rebuilding and creating regional peace.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 3d

I will continue to push in Congress for bipartisan negotiations to end the shutdown and ensure that veterans throughout CA-19 have access to the services they need and deserve. www.montereyherald.com/2025/10/09/g...

Government shutdown impacting Monterey County veterans

Monterey County veterans need to know that the following critical veterans care and assistance programs will be impacted, including that the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs will not provide veteran c…

www.montereyherald.com

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 3d

With 19,000 veterans in Monterey County alone, this government shutdown could mean that veterans will not be able to access vital mental health and transition resources.

Government shutdown impacting Monterey County veterans

Monterey County veterans need to know that the following critical veterans care and assistance programs will be impacted, including that the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs will not provide veteran c…

www.montereyherald.com

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 3d

The Administration’s decision to pull back promises of back pay for furloughed federal workers when the government reopens is against the law. Employees who are involuntarily furloughed are mandated compensation. We will continue to fight back for the livelihoods of public servants.

IRS pulls back on promise of back pay for idled workers

It’s another sign federal employees may not receive compensation once the government reopens.

www.politico.com

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 4d

A nonprofit in my district reached out to me for assistance with their missing IRS Employee Retention Credits. I worked with the IRS and was able to get all six ERC quarters issued. Despite the dysfunction in DC, I continue to assist constituents and make sure the federal government works for you.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 4d

This week, I joined 18 of my colleagues in urging the Trump administration to rethink these tariffs for the good of both of our countries. ross.house.gov/_cache/files...

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 4d

The Trump administration recently raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50% without the approval of Congress. This move hurts American consumers, damages our supply chain, has potential national security implications, and alienates us from the world’s largest democracy.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 4d

I am proud to join my colleagues in demanding Speaker Johnson bring legislation to the floor that ensures our troops get paid during this shutdown. I will continue to fight for our service members, their families, and their livelihoods.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 4d

I have met with Israeli and regional leaders in the Middle East countless times to discuss paths forward to ending the war between Israel and Hamas. It is clear, we need a peace deal where Hamas no longer exists in Gaza, Israel lives in peace, and a foundation for a two-state solution.

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to the Santa Cruz City Schools for being recognized as some of America’s Healthiest Schools. This recognition highlights the hard work being done in Santa Cruz to ensure our students are both physically and emotionally healthy. www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/10/08/a...

All Santa Cruz City Schools make America’s Healthiest Schools list

SANTA CRUZ — For the third year in a row, all 10 Santa Cruz City Schools have placed on the list of America’s Healthiest Schools, created by the nonprofit organization Alliance for a Healthie…

www.santacruzsentinel.com

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