Jimmy Panetta

U.S. Representative · CA-19 · Democrat

From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we measure

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

2.70· expected 0.51

Above expectations

Rank 27 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.

52 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 50 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

How Panetta’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Panetta.

Panetta in plain answers: party votes, bipartisanship, who votes alike

Attendance

How it’s measured

100/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 0 missed of 676

Voted on 676 of 676 roll calls; missed 0. Higher than 97% of House members.

15%100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

91/ 100

House D median 98 · Rank 195 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 472 votes that split the parties. Lower than 94% of House members.

45%100%

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

18/ 100

Chamber median 12 · +6

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 92% of House members.

0%70%

Position

How it’s measured

−0.28

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

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Panetta’s bills that got action in committee or further

All bills

12 bills and joint resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress, furthest along first. These are the bills counted in Panetta’s effectiveness score.

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-readInternational Affairs · Became law Sep 18, 2026SubstantiveText pending National policy
H.R. 1266 Combating Illicit Xylazine ActAdds xylazine to the Controlled Substances Act Schedule III and requires tracking of xylazine transactions. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Passed a chamber Sep 16, 2026Substantive1k words 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".Names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Passed a chamber Jul 16, 2026Ceremonial390 words Passed a chamber
H.R. 6588 PROVIDE ActExpands or improves Department of Veterans Affairs health care or benefits programs. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Jun 30, 2026Substantive353 words In committee
H.R. 8735 American Sovereignty and Monterey Historic Military Site Study ActAuthorizes a study of the Monterey Historic Military Site. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · In committee May 21, 2026Substantive1.2k words In committee
H.R. 7318 Opportunities in Organic ActExpands opportunities and support for organic farming operations. AI-readAgriculture and Food · In committee Mar 20, 2026Substantive2.5k words In committee
H.R. 7142 ACE Agriculture ActReauthorizes and expands USDA agricultural research program through 2032 with new sustainability goals. AI-readAgriculture and Food · In committee Mar 20, 2026Substantive514 words In committee
H.R. 5555 Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study ActAuthorizes a study of the Monterey Bay area for potential national heritage area designation. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · In committee Mar 18, 2026Substantive184 words In committee
H.R. 7143 Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments ActModifies federal roadside pollinator habitat program requirements and standards. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · In committee Jan 17, 2026Substantive406 words In committee
H.R. 6587 Vets ETAModifies employment and training programs for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · In committee Jan 5, 2026Substantive70 words In committee
H.R. 5442 Inspired to Serve Act of 2025Establishes programs to inspire and encourage military service among eligible individuals. AI-readLabor and Employment · In committee Dec 19, 2025Substantive35k words In committee
H.R. 2156 Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs ActWaives adjusted gross income limits for USDA disaster assistance if 75% of income derives from farming activities. AI-readAgriculture and Food · In committee Apr 4, 2025Substantive216 words In committee

Stage comes from each bill’s latest action on congress.gov; the full history is on each bill page.