Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) released this statement regarding the Israel-Hamas war: “Since Hamas’ October 7th terrorist attack, a humanitarian crisis has unfolded in Gaza, and I continue to join all those mourning the immense loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives. Before and during this conflict, I have been steadfast that military aid to any country must be used in accordance with… Read more »

Dear Neighbor, I’m proud to represent a thriving Muslim community in Orange County. I know there has been a troubling rise in Islamophobia, and as your Representative, I have been working hard to root out this hate. As a strong believer in oversight, I regularly call out government institutions when they fail the American people. I was concerned by a recent Council on American-Islamic… Read more »

Dear Neighbor, I am writing to update you on my work to support the Iranian people. Since the killing of Mahsa Amini, the Iranian regime has doubled down on its ruthless assault on basic civil liberties. Further, Iran remains a national security threat, funding terrorist organizations in the Middle East, such as Hamas and Hezbollah. I’ve spent the past year continuing my work to curb the… Read more »

Today, Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) reintroduced legislation with seven of their colleagues to eliminate foreign funding from state and local ballot initiatives, referendums, and recalls. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) plans to introduce companion legislation in the Senate. “Our elections are for Americans to make their voices heard—not foreign… Read more »

Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced a package of legislation to improve transparency in the military and protect servicemembers’ health and financial well-being. These bills were submitted for consideration as amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), but House Republicans blocked them from a vote on the floor. Five of the six legislative proposals… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today released the following statement on her vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024: “The House version of this year’s NDAA authorizes tens of billions more in spending than even our Department of Defense requested as necessary. When Congress continues to fund projects like a $750 million amphibious vessel that… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023: “This year’s NDAA takes important steps to pay our troops fairly and contains provisions I spearheaded to promote resiliency and sustainability in our military. I am committed to supporting our servicemembers with what they need… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today released the following statement in regards to her opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023: “We can support our troops without giving big defense contractors multi-billion-dollar handouts funded by taxpayers. While I’m proud that several of my proposals to better protect servicemembers and root… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today released the following statement after reports that Russia unleashed a military assault on Ukraine: “It is a dark time, for the people of Ukraine and for our global peace and security. The United States must stand steadfast against Russian authoritarianism and unprovoked aggression.   “Together with partners and allies, we must support… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today released the following statement regarding her opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022: “I came to Congress to hold the federal government accountable, including the Department of Defense. The House-passed National Defense Authorization Act did that—in terms of upholding human rights, affirming… Read more »