Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) today introduced legislation with Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY) and five colleagues to hold oil and gas companies accountable for cleaning up offshore wells, platforms, and pipelines in a timely manner. The Plug Offshore Wells Act would boost oversight of this process by requiring an annual public report on the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas wells,… Read more »

Today, Representative Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced legislation to protect social media users from hate speech and increase transparency from tech companies. In 2023, more than half of adults and teens reported being harassed online, up 12% from 2022, but experts lack data to evaluate how well social media companies are protecting users from hate speech. “Social media companies have a… Read more »

Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today introduced legislation to help prevent overcharges for prescription drugs. While insurance copays often significantly decrease the cost of a medication, it is sometimes cheaper for a patient to pay without insurance. The Lowest Price for Patients Act will set a simple standard: no patient can be charged a copay for a drug… Read more »

Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) today announced the allocation of $3.8 million from the federal Airport Improvement Program to modernize Orange County’s John Wayne Airport (SNA). The grant, secured with Rep. Porter’s advocacy, will help airport officials replace outdated infrastructure in the airport’s terminal.  “An accessible and reliable airport strengthens our local economy and makes… Read more »

Today, Representative Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced five bills that will help Congress function more effectively and curb the influence of special interests in government. Research shows there is a growing appetite from the American people for government reform and modernization. The 118th Congress has been one of the least effective in history, suggesting that… Read more »

Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) today are introducing the Presidential Ethics Reform Act, a landmark federal ethics reform bill to deliver transparency to the American people and enable robust congressional oversight. In addition to requiring disclosure of conflicts of interest while in office, the bill requires… Read more »

Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and David G. Valadao (R-CA) today introduced the bipartisan Transitioning Veterans Food Security Act to keep veterans’ fridges and pantries stocked as they navigate the often difficult transition to civilian life after military service. “Veterans have already sacrificed so much for our country; the last thing they should have to worry about when… Read more »

Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) announced the opening of a temporary Afghan Support Center in Anaheim on Tuesday. At multiple roundtables with immigration advocates and Afghan refugees last year, she heard concerns about the challenges facing resettled Afghans in our community. Following these meetings, Rep. Porter pushed repeatedly for United States Citizenship and Immigration… Read more »

Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) released the below statement applauding the Biden Administration for finalizing its new oil and gas rule. “For over a century, Big Oil has paid pennies on the acre to drill on our public lands—and then left taxpayers on the hook to clean up the mess,” said Rep. Porter. “In Congress, I’ve fought to get rid of Big Oil’s sweetheart deal to pollute our public lands.… Read more »

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 »