As tax season winds down, Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today reintroduced two bills to improve the efficiency of the tax system for Americans. The Trust in Government Act directs the Department of Treasury to expand electronic tax filing and offer support via email; the Streamlining IRS Operations Act requires that tax returns filed on paper can be readily digitized. Both bills are… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023: “This year’s NDAA takes important steps to pay our troops fairly and contains provisions I spearheaded to promote resiliency and sustainability in our military. I am committed to supporting our servicemembers with what they need… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), Vice Chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations, today introduced legislation that would strengthen how the federal government interacts with the American public. The Trust in Government Act, which is co-led by Rep. Gerry Connolly, Chair of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, details specific requirements for… Read more »

IRVINE—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today released the following statement after introducing a resolution to recognize July 30th as “National Whistleblower Day.”  “Whistleblowers play an invaluable role in rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in government—and they must be protected. Congresswoman Jackie Speier and I are spearheading a resolution to recognize these brave and… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) this week introduced legislation to make it easier for families to file their taxes directly with the federal government. The Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2022, co-led by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), would direct the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to develop a free, online tax preparation and filing service available to all Americans.… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), founder and co-chair of the End Corruption caucus, today introduced legislation to give taxpayers more information about Congressmembers who potentially misuse official funds for their travel. The Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Travel Act is co-led by End Corruption co-chair Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO). “Taxpayers fund our official budgets; they deserve… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA), today introduced a resolution recognizing the legacy of U.S. nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands. The resolution reaffirms the relationships between the United States, the Republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia, with whom the United… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), founder and co-chair of the End Corruption caucus, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), lead sponsor and author of the original STOCK Act, today reintroduced the bicameral STOCK Act 2.0. This legislation would build on the STOCK Act to strengthen disclosure rules and prevent individuals in trusted positions of power—including the… Read more »

WASHINGTON—TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 9th at 8:00 AM PT: Representative Katie Porter (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), lead sponsor and author of the original STOCK Act, will hold a video press conference to announce the reintroduction of the STOCK Act 2.0. The STOCK Act 2.0 would build on the STOCK Act to strengthen disclosure rules and prevent individuals in trusted… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today released the following statement regarding her opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022: “I came to Congress to hold the federal government accountable, including the Department of Defense. The House-passed National Defense Authorization Act did that—in terms of upholding human rights, affirming… Read more »