Feb 17, 2023Sponsored
Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
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DemocratCalifornia · U.S. Representative
Jimmy
Panetta
U.S. Representative for California
In office
9 yrsSince Jan 2017
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
56Born Oct 1, 1969
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Panetta has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports federal action on illicit drug interdictionPanetta has sponsored legislation in multiple congressional sessions targeting xylazine, an animal tranquilizer increasingly found in illicit drug supplies. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (HR.1266, HR.1839) would establish federal scheduling and interdiction measures for the substance. He has also sponsored the STAND Against Emerging Opioids Act (HR.3520), directing federal agencies to monitor and respond to newly emerging illicit opioid compounds.
- 02Supports tax changes to increase housing supplyPanetta has introduced the More Homes on the Market Act across multiple sessions (HR.1321, HR.1340). The legislation would modify the capital gains tax exclusion applicable to home sales, with the stated aim of encouraging homeowners to list properties they have held for extended periods, thereby increasing the supply of homes available for purchase.
- 03Sponsors legislation on military family food accessPanetta sponsored the Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023 (HR.1763), which would address food access and nutritional support for military families. The bill attracted more than 50 cosponsors and was referred to committee. He has also sponsored the PROVIDE Act (HR.6588) in multiple sessions, extending related support provisions.
- 04Supports veterans' employment and service recognitionPanetta sponsored Vets ETA (HR.6587), aimed at improving employment transition assistance for veterans, and the LINK Act of 2024 (HR.9947). He also sponsored legislation to designate a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic (HR.4288). Additionally, the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 (HR.1097), which he sponsored, was enacted into law.
- 05Sponsors agricultural and domestic semiconductor legislationPanetta has sponsored the ACE Agriculture Act (HR.7142) and the Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act (HR.2156), addressing farm support and disaster program eligibility. On the House floor, he voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), which became law, placing him with Republicans and against the majority of his party on that vote.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Jimmy Panetta represents California's 19th congressional district, a coastal stretch running from southeast San Jose through Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel-by-the-Sea to Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County. He has held this seat since January 2017. Panetta is the son of former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and represents the same general geographic region his father once held in Congress. Before entering elected office, Panetta served as a deputy district attorney for Monterey County and as a Navy intelligence officer. He was first elected in 2016. In the 118th and 119th Congresses, Panetta has sponsored legislation addressing drug interdiction, including measures targeting illicit xylazine (HR.1266, HR.1839) and emerging opioids (HR.3520). He sponsored the More Homes on the Market Act in multiple sessions (HR.1321, HR.1340), addressing residential housing supply through changes to capital gains tax treatment. Panetta also sponsored the Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023 (HR.1763) and the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 (HR.1097), the latter of which was enacted into law. He has additionally carried legislation on veterans' employment (HR.6587), veteran outpatient clinic designation (HR.4288), disaster relief Medicaid access (HR.3990), tax preparer standards (HR.6323), agricultural disaster program access (HR.2156), and protections for immigrant witnesses and victims (HR.4817). On final passage, Panetta voted against the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (HR.3935) and voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), both against the majority position of his party.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Feb 13, 2025Sponsored
More Homes on the Market Act
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Feb 12, 2025Sponsored
Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
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Mar 28, 2023Sponsored
Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
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Jul 2, 2025Sponsored
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
PAC contributions made up 57.1% of Panetta's $2.2M in cycle receipts, with individual donations accounting for 41.8% — primarily from itemized contributions. Top PAC contributors include AIPAC, New Democrat Coalition Action Fund, Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, KPMG Partners/Principals and Employees PAC, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association PAC. Top employer concentrations include HealthEquity, Apollo Global Management, SageSure, and Arnold Ventures. Unitemized contributions represented 7.6% of individual receipts.
Total raised · 2026
$2.2M
Cash on hand
$4.9M
Spent
$1.0M
By source
- Individuals$921K · 41.8%
- PACs$1.3M · 57.1%
- Other$25K · 1.1%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)7.6%
Top PAC contributors
- AIPACFEC ↗$29K
- NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION ACTION FUNDFEC ↗$14K
- WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS PAC (NAPEO PAC)FEC ↗$10K
- KPMG PARTNERS/PRINCIPALS AND EMPLOYEES PACFEC ↗$10K
- NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC)FEC ↗$10K
- AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- HEALTHEQUITY, INC PURPLE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (HEALTHEQUITY PURPLE POLITICAL ACTIONFEC ↗$10K
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FARMER COOPERATIVES CO-OP/PACFEC ↗$9K
- NO LABELS PROBLEM SOLVERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NO LABELS PROBLEM SOLVERS PAC)FEC ↗$8K
Top employer concentrations
- HEALTHEQUITY$14K· 5 donors
- APOLLO$11K· 3 donors
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$10K· 4 donors
- SAGESURE$7K· 2 donors
- CENTRAL NATIONAL GOTTESMAN INC.$7K· 2 donors
- ARNOLD VENTURES$7K· 2 donors
- FISHER PHILLIPS LLP$6K· 3 donors
- MINILEC SERVICE$5K· 3 donors
- TANIMURA & ANTLE$5K· 3 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
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