Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today called on insurance companies to guarantee that they will not charge Americans for COVID-19 vaccines or their administration. She was joined by Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Peter Welch (VT-At Large), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-7) in demanding swift action from the national association representing health… Read more »

Bills introduced by Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) to improve mental health coverage and protect Americans with high out-of-pocket medical costs were signed into law yesterday as part of government funding and coronavirus relief legislation. Porter introduced both of these bills last year and has been fighting to have them signed into law. Her Mental Health Parity Compliance Act… Read more »

Dear friend, I believe that every American should be treated equally—with justice, dignity, and respect under the law. That’s why I’ve helped lead the effort in Congress to provide first responders with the resources they need to manage and de-escalate emergency situations that involve a person suspected of experiencing a mental health crisis. Throughout this summer, in the wake of… Read more »

Long before COVID-19 reached our shores, our nation was confronting a massive public health emergency. Even as the coronavirus pandemic has taken center stage, a mental health crisis that has long persisted is worsening. This problem may be quieter, but its toll is just as devastating. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made things worse, isolating individuals in their homes, interrupting… Read more »

Dear friend, Since I came to Congress, I’ve heard countless stories from Orange County families about their struggles to afford prescriptions. For many, the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs is a matter of life and death. Since day one, I’ve been taking action to lower the costs of prescription drugs. I’m not afraid to stand up to corporate interests, especially when the health… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), along with Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), today introduced legislation to reduce violence against individuals with mental illness and disabilities. The Mental Health Justice Act would support the creation of mental health first responder units that would be deployed… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today introduced bipartisan legislation to protect new parents from surprise medical bills. The No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act, co-led by Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-3), would simplify the process for enrolling newborns in health coverage. “As a mom of three, I know firsthand that life with a newborn can be overwhelming,” Congresswoman… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today introduced bipartisan legislation with Congressman Fred Upton (MI-6) that would improve care for patients outside of clinical settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Remote Patient Monitoring Access (RPM Access) Act makes it easier for providers, hospitals, and health systems to get the tools they need to monitor patients’ vitals… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) and U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA-04) today applauded the bipartisan passage of their Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Under the legislation, the Department of Labor will be required to conduct random audits, and if they find that insurance plans are not abiding by existing parity laws,… Read more »

Dear Friend, Mental health care is health care. Period. Undiagnosed or untreated mental illness can cause physical ailments, and result in lost work and overall poor health. Right now, we are not doing enough to address the rising rates of mental illnesses among children and adults, a problem the coronavirus pandemic has made even more urgent. I want to stress that if you’re feeling… Read more »