Bipartisan REAL Health Providers Act signed into law requires annual updates of Medicare Advantage provider directories starting in 2028.
Quiver AI Summary
Legislation Signed into Law: U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced the passage of the bipartisan Requiring Enhanced and Accurate Lists (REAL) Health Providers Act, which mandates that Medicare Advantage insurance plans annually update their provider directories starting in 2028. This law aims to provide patients with current information about healthcare providers in their networks.
Concerns Addressed: The legislation seeks to address issues with outdated provider directories that can mislead patients, creating "ghost networks" where listed providers are no longer available. Panetta highlighted that many constituents have expressed frustration over inaccurate listings, leading to delays and unexpected costs in healthcare.
Bipartisan Support: The REAL Health Providers Act is co-led by multiple representatives from both parties. Panetta stated that the law exemplifies collaborative efforts to listen to constituents and improve healthcare access, particularly for seniors and those with disabilities.
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Jimmy Panetta Fundraising
Jimmy Panetta recently disclosed $288.3K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 346th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 40.6% came from individual donors.
Panetta disclosed $130.9K of spending. This was the 587th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Panetta disclosed $4.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 69th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Jimmy Panetta's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Jimmy Panetta Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Jimmy Panetta is worth $398.5K, as of February 9th, 2026. This is the 414th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Panetta has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Jimmy Panetta's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Panetta.
Jimmy Panetta Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jimmy Panetta:
- H.R.7373: To amend the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 to modify the description of interest for purposes of certain distributions of antidumping duties and countervailing duties and to authorize a special distribution of those amounts, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7318: To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand the national organic certification cost-share program into a comprehensive organic program, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7188: To improve housing and environmental health and safety protections for members of the Armed Forces and their families residing in military family housing, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7143: Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
- H.R.7142: ACE Agriculture Act
- H.R.6810: MAIL Theft Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Jimmy Panetta on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Panetta.
2026 California's 19th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $3,528,684 of spending in California's 19th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $31,598 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- WITH HONOR FUND II, INC. ($28,975)
- MONTEREY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE ($1,458)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 California's 19th congressional district election.
