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… 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,… 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… 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 »
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
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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,… 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… 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 »
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… 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… Read more »
