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Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Holds Roundtable on Medicare Access Challenges Ahead of Open Enrollment

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Panetta hosted a roundtable on Medicare access, provider shortages, and prescription costs ahead of open enrollment.

Investivoq AI Summary

Panetta holds Medicare roundtable: Rep. Jimmy Panetta said he convened local physicians, hospital leaders and community health providers in Santa Cruz to discuss “provider shortages” and other “service challenges” ahead of Medicare open enrollment on Oct. 15.

Focus on costs and access: The release says the discussion centered on seniors’ access to care, rising prescription drug premiums and Medicare payments that “have failed to keep pace” with care costs. It also cited a California Medical Association survey on physician reimbursement and recruitment challenges.

Legislative proposals cited: Panetta pointed to bipartisan bills including the “Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act,” the “Patients First Act,” and the “REAL Health Providers Act,” saying they would support providers and improve seniors’ coverage choices. A hospice executive also described reimbursement concerns.

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Jimmy Panetta Fundraising

Jimmy Panetta Fundraising

Jimmy Panetta recently disclosed $442.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 210th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 50.8% came from individual donors.

Panetta disclosed $187.8K of spending. This was the 538th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Panetta disclosed $5.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 60th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

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Jimmy Panetta Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Jimmy Panetta is worth $540.0K, as of October 9th, 2026. This is the 399th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Panetta has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

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Jimmy Panetta Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jimmy Panetta:

  • H.R.10586: NATO Shield Act
  • H.R.10195: Mali Security Partnership and Counterterrorism Act
  • H.R.9927: Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act
  • H.R.9444: Support our Firefighters Act
  • H.R.9322: Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026
  • H.R.8735: American Sovereignty and Monterey Historic Military Site Study Act

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2026 California's 19th Congressional District Election

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Approximately $599,326 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.

The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".

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