Rep. Katie Porter’s first in-person town hall of 2023 was all about the environment. The event came a few months after local watchdog group Climate Action Campaign found that Orange County is the largest county by population in California that hasn’t committed to a comprehensive climate action plan. Furthermore, the level of concern for climate change is among the lowest in Orange… 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… 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… Read more »

Dear Friend, With summer fast approaching, it’s the time of year for family vacations and fun in the sun. In 2020, I was proud to support the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, which expanded the experiences of youth and families who visit national parks. But, it falls short in making sure every American can appreciate our public lands. For far too many families, the high cost… Read more »

Dear Friend, In recent years, California has suffered from historic drought, and families have felt the strain. Recent winter storms have provided temporary relief, but we should not wait for drought conditions to return before we take action to secure water in the long term. As a mother of three, I am deeply concerned about the future of our water supply, so future generations can live… Read more »

Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) reintroduced the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act to renew a crucial program that monitors the country’s water supply and develops strategies to address water shortages. Unless Congress passes Porter’s bill, this important program will expire at the end of 2023. “While winter storms provided a much-needed temporary boost in our… Read more »

WASHINGTON—New legislation by Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) would equip governments, tribes, and local organizations with more tools to monitor and prevent wildlife diseases. The Wildlife Disease Surveillance for Pandemic Prevention Act would also improve coordination among institutions and strengthen oversight of wildlife imports. “Disease transmission from animals to humans has… Read more »

ORANGE COUNTY—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm toured the Orange County Electrical Training Institute (OCETI), a local facility that is training the next generation of unionized clean energy workers. Porter and Granholm also hosted a roundtable with local labor leaders and other government officials on how the… Read more »

On Thursday, September 1, Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will tour an Orange County facility that is training the next generation of unionized clean energy workers. Porter and Granholm will also hold a roundtable with local labor leaders and other government officials on how the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act and… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today introduced legislation to protect taxpayers from funding climate misinformation. The End Subsidies for Fossil Fuel Advertising Act, co-led by House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), would end taxpayer subsidies for industry advertisements that encourage the continued use of oil and gas. “Big Oil has been lying to… Read more »