James Varni Panetta

Democrat Representative of California's 19th district

Representative
California, district 20
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
California, district 20
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
California, district 20
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
California, district 19
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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@RepJimmyPanetta

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October 1, 1969 (55 years old)

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American lawyer, politician, and former Navy intelligence officer
Served as a U.S. representative, first elected in 2016
Previously worked as a deputy district attorney for Monterey County
Son of former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the University of California, Davis
Received a J.D. degree from Santa Clara University School of Law
Served in the United States Navy Reserve, completed a tour in Afghanistan in 2007, and was awarded the Bronze Star
Succeeded Sam Farr in Congress, continuing a Democratic hold on the seat since 1977
Has been reelected multiple times with a significant majority of the vote
Selected as a regional whip for House Democrats
Introduced the KITTEN Act to curtail certain types of animal testing
Voted in line with Joe Biden’s stated position 100% of the time as of October 2021
Advocated for providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War
Joined a bipartisan House delegation to Taiwan in support of its independence
Holds committee assignments on Armed Services, the Budget, and Ways and Means
Member of several caucuses including the Congressional Arts Caucus, Climate Solutions Caucus, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Has a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and an F rating from the Susan B. Anthony List for his abortion-related voting history
Voted against the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, aimed at cracking down on anti-competitive behavior
Married to Carrie McIntyre, a judge, and has two daughters