Dear Neighbor, Attaining a college degree is expensive and many students struggle to pay for higher education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is the first step for students to get federal financial aid to help pay for college. Universities and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid students are eligible to receive, and students… 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, California is experiencing a homeowners insurance crisis. With climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, California families are suffering higher homeowners insurance rates and struggling to find coverage.  Homeowners insurance is essential to protect families from financial ruin if our homes are damaged or destroyed. Yet, given the… 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 »

Dear Neighbor, I know our Orange County communities experience the harms of climate change first hand, from coastal flooding that erodes beaches to wildfires that damage our homes and businesses.  For decades, Washington has failed to take climate action, but I’ve made it a top priority since I’ve been in Congress. I’m excited to share that, following my advocacy, California was… Read more »

Dear Friend, During the last three months of each year, Americans can update their health insurance coverage through Medicare. This year, the annual open enrollment period began on October 15, 2023. From now until December 7, 2023, Americans who are at least 65 years old can enroll in a Medicare plan or make changes to their existing coverage.  Traditional Medicare is health… Read more »

Dear Neighbor, California has its own health insurance marketplace, Covered California, where you can shop for and enroll in health insurance. This year, the annual open enrollment period began on November 1, 2023. From now until January 31, 2024, Californians can enroll in a health insurance plan or make changes to their existing coverage.  If you are unable to get health… Read more »

On Tuesday, Rep. Porter delivered the following message to members of the Orange County Jewish community following the attacks in Israel. Watch the video HERE.  Hello, I’m Congresswoman Katie Porter. As we all watch with horror the unfolding devastation in Israel, I want to join our community in mourning and in finding strength in our shared love for Israel. I was required to travel… Read more »

Dear Friend, Student loan interest will resume on September 1, 2023, and payments will be due starting in October. About 3.8 million Californians owe over $142 billion in student loan debt. This message provides you with information to prepare for the return to repayment. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department of Education suspended payments on student loans,… 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 … Read more »