Jimmy Panetta
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 19 · Congressional District 19
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James Varni Panetta is an American lawyer, politician, and former Navy intelligence officer from the state of California. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
45/46 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 45 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJimmy Panetta is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 19profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $3,357,555.24 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Panetta Joins Sen. Schiff, Rep. Lofgren, California Lawmakers to Urge OMB to Rescind Politicized Rule on Federal Grants
- VerifiedPublic statement: Representatives Panetta, Ross, DeLauro Introduce Bill to Deliver Faster Relief for Taxpayers
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Panetta Cosponsors Bill to Require Congressional Approval for Presidential Settlements
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Panetta Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Waive Overtime Pay Cap and Protect Federal Firefighters
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Panetta Introduces Bicameral Resolution Marking National Pollinator Week 2026
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Panetta’s Bill to Rename San Jose VA Clinic After Pat Tillman Passes House - Congressman Jimmy Panetta (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Jimmy Panetta and California Lawmakers Urge OMB to Rescind Federal Grants Rule - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta and California Lawmakers Call for Reversal of $1.1 Billion Funding Deferral for In-Home Supportive Services Program - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Jimmy Panetta advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 19th Congressional District - KVUE
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Bay Area Congress Members Seek Answers on DACA Renewal Delays - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Jimmy Panetta introduces bipartisan bill to bolster battery storage safety - Santa Cruz Sentinel
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Panetta Announces Student Winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition - Congressman Jimmy Panetta (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Seven candidates vie for Congress, including incumbent Jimmy Panetta. - Monterey County Weekly
- VerifiedNews coverage: Updating US Trade Policy: A Discussion on the Strategic and Economic Importance of Central Asia with Congressman Jimmy Panetta - Hudson Institute
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Panetta, Local Law Enforcement, and Community Leaders Stand Together to Prepare and Protect 19th Congressional District from ICE & CBP Impacts - Congressman Jimmy Panetta (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Panetta Secures Federal Funding for Local Projects Across California’s 19th Congressional District - Congressman Jimmy Panetta (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Panetta calls out ‘lawless’ behavior of ICE, CBP agents - Salinas Californian
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Jimmy Panetta endorses Eric Swalwell for California governor - KSBW
- VerifiedNews coverage: California Members of the United States House of Representatives / Jimmy Panetta - California Local
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-24: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-06-15: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-21: Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
2026-01-21: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
a> Press Releases July 10, 2026 Press Release Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), U.S. Representatives Panetta, Ross, DeLauro Introduce Bill to Deliver Faster Relief for Taxpayers July 3, 2026 Press Release Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Rep. Deborah Ross (NC-02) and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) in introducing a bill to improve transparency betwee
ases/rep-panetta-joins-sen-schiff-rep-lofgren-california-lawmakers-urge-omb-rescind">Rep. Panetta Joins Sen. Schiff, Rep. Lofgren, California Lawmakers to Urge OMB to Rescind Politicized Rule on Federal Grants July 10, 2026 Press Release Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), U.S. July 3, 2026 Press Release Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Rep. Deborah Ross (NC-02) and House Appropriations
ep. Deborah Ross (NC-02) and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) in introducing a bill to improve transparency between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax refund claims. Issues : Economy and Business June 26, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) in announcing the introduction of the Don’t Settle for Corruption Act . That bill would require Congressional appr
lease Washington, D.C. – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) in announcing the introduction of the Don’t Settle for Corruption Act . That bill would require Congressional approval before the Department of Justice (DOJ) can spend taxpayer dollars on any legal settlement resolving a case involving the President, the President’s immediate family, or any business entity they own or control. June 25, 2026 Press Release Image Issues : Environment Rep.
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