U.S. Representative for California’s 19th District
Jimmy Panetta
Position · −0.28
- In office
- House 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 59% of the House - Breaks on
- Education 50% · Crime and Law Enforcement 46%
- Committees
- Ways and Means · Budget
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security · Taxation · International Affairs
- Age
- 57
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 2.92 against 0.50 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 national policy).
- Breaks with Democrats most on Education: voted against them on 50% of party-line votes (6 of 12), against 0% for most Democrats.
- Hasn’t missed a single roll call this Congress (674 votes).
Where Panetta has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Ways and Means · 15th in seniority on the minority side
- Budget · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 · Became law
- H.R. 1266 Combating Illicit Xylazine Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 4288 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic". · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Panetta’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Panetta breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Panetta voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Education 50% · 6 of 12 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 46% · 11 of 24 party 4%
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
See all 13 issues where Panetta has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Panetta broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 09/03/26 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/23/26 | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn Passage · This bill reauthorizes through 2031 the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) authority to carry out demonstration projects within the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/22/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/22/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/30/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Panetta is saying
All 30 statements and posts-
Rep. Panetta Calls on USPS to Stop Feasibility Study to Close the Brookdale Post Office
Called on USPS to halt closure study and reopen Brookdale Post Office.
“Since the Brookdale Post Office burned down, the people of that community have waited for nearly two years in good faith while the USPS sat on its hands saying that they would reopen the facility.”
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Rep. Panetta Secures Over $1 Million for San Miguel Emergency Operations Center
Secured $1,034,487 in federal funding for San Miguel Fire Department emergency operations center.
“When disasters strike, it’s an all-hands-on-deck reaction by our firefighters and law enforcement officers at every level. That’s why coordination, communication, and integration are important for the success of that type of unified response.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Sent letter to Netanyahu urging containment of settler violence in the West Bank.
“We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, including violence that has killed and threatened American citizens.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Urged Trump administration to establish international AI safety standards with China.
“The United States leads the world in AI, and we intend to keep it that way. But if we do not lead in setting global standards for advanced AI development, our adversaries will.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Joined introduction of legislation establishing guardrails for artificial intelligence in education and workforce.
“As the emergence of artificial intelligence reshapes our education system and workforce, the federal government needs to lead with the appropriate guardrails and necessary programs to protect our students, teachers, and working families.”
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Introduced bipartisan legislation requiring congressional approval for U.S. NATO withdrawal.
“NATO is one of the most consequential and successful security alliances in the history of the world.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Panetta voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 23 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Panetta’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
51 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 49 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran, increases tariffs, and expands teacher tax deductions. AI-readBecame law Sep 18, 2026 · International AffairsNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 55 sponsored billsSponsored 55 (House median 25) · cosponsored 640 (median 289), 87 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Taxation, International Affairs.
- H.R. 8626 Workforce Housing Tax Credit ActTaxation · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10586 NATO Shield ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4817 Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10195 Mali Security Partnership and Counterterrorism ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9927 Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9444 Support our Firefighters ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1388 Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States and expressing support for "National Pollinator Week".Recognizes National Pollinator Week and supports pollinator conservation. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9322 Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Jun 15, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 41% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 39% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 76% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 70% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 81% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 41% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DChris PappasNH-195%agreement
- DGreg StantonAZ-495%agreement
- DEric SorensenIL-1795%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Panetta most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Panetta’s campaign raised $2.9M: $1.3M (45%) from individuals and $1.6M (54%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $5.1M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Panetta
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 436.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Panetta this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inPanetta’s own leadership PAC: Tried-And-True PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Panetta’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-19Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-20Democrat2017–2023
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 19
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 57
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2861
200 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Santa Cruz, Paso Robles, Monterey, San Jose
- Website
- panetta.house.gov
- RepJimmyPanetta
- repjimmypanetta
Elsewhere
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