Today, Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA), Nancy Mace (R-SC), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Byron Donalds (R-FL), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency of mail-in ballots. The Vote By Mail Tracking Act would require ballots to include tracking barcodes and an official logo to certify authent... Read More »
This week, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) introduced the Electronic Permitting Modernization Act to streamline the Department of Interior’s permitting process. Permission to use federal lands for various activities would be easier to acquire under the bipartisan bill, which establishes a centralized location to access each type of permit. “Inefficient, outdated processes was... Read More »
Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), the top Democrat on the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, and Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced a bipartisan bill that would help prevent another infant formula crisis. The Safeguarding Kids and Families from Critical Food Shortages Act would require formula manufacturers to report to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) within... Read More »
Dear friend, Hurricane Hilary is expected to hit Orange County as a tropical storm tomorrow, August 20th. Southern California hasn’t experienced a tropical storm since 1939, so as your Representative, I wanted to share resources to help you and your family prepare. Among other dangers, here’s what our community should expect to experience on Sunday and Monday: Heavy rain Strong winds Dangerous wav... 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 passed as par... Read More »
Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) toured two Kern County farms to learn about California’s agricultural economy. Her visits included tours of multiple facilities across both farms. Wonderful Company – Shafter, CA Almond, pistachio, and citrus orchards Wonderful Citrus Halos Parking Facility Grimmway Farms – Arvin, CA Baby carrot processing plant “Growing up on a farm during the 1980s farm crisis, I ... Read More »
This week, Representative Katie Porter (D-CA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) to nearly triple the amount of money families can set aside pre-tax for child and elder care expenses. According to a recent study, Orange County families have been hit especially hard by rising child care costs. The median annual cost for an infant’s care is over $19,000, while parents... Read More »
Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) and 14 Members of Congress reintroduced the bipartisan Fair Access for Individuals to Receive (FAIR) Leave Act, which strikes a loophole in federal law that limits the amount of leave available to married couples who work together. Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Haley Stevens (D-MI) co-led the bill’s reintr... 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 the Navy di... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) and Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) wrote to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to highlight recent reports that Marriott hotels in Los Angeles have been charging a junk fee under the guise of compliance with local worker protection laws. “Travelers deserve to know the price they’ll pay up front, and workers deserve to feel safe and valu... Read More »
Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) reintroduced her Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Travel Act with Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) to expand disclosure requirements when Congressmembers travel using taxpayer dollars. Greater transparency into when, where, and why government officials travel would allow the American people to hold their representatives accountable for abusing official funds. “Americans lose... Read More »
Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) today announced the introduction of two bills that would protect taxpayers and the environment from Big Oil’s drilling on public lands. “Big Oil has reaped the benefits of a sweetheart deal for too long: companies can drill on public lands for pennies on the acre and only have to pay a fraction of the cost for the clean-up,” said Rep. Porter. “We can’t even evaluate the co... Read More »
Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today announced the reintroduction of legislation to boost transparency in Congress by giving the American people more visibility into how elected officials use their time. “Members of Congress are supposed to come to Washington to represent their communities, not special interests,” said Rep. Porter. “Americans deserve transparency when it comes to how the people... Read More »
Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) released this statement after the House vote to weaken environmental protections and judicial review, which the Republicans demanded for their willingness to pay our country’s bills: “Californians know that preventing default and protecting our environment are non-negotiable. Today’s vote wrongly pits these two values against each other. California leads the trans... Read More »
Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced two bills aimed at improving the support students and teachers receive when struggling with mental illness. Teachers and students alike are experiencing a mental health crisis. In 2022, over a quarter of educators reportedsymptoms of depression, with job satisfaction for teachers at record lows due to job-related stress. Students and youth are similarly a... Read More »
