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 »
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) secured eight amendments, including several proposals to increase accountability at the Pentagon, to a key defense bill passed by the House of Representatives. These amendments were accepted on a broad bipartisan basis and included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 that passed the House by a vote of… Read more »
The office of Rep. Katie Porter (CA-45) was recognized today for its unique and innovative methods in constituent interactions, communications, and office operations. The independent, nonpartisan Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) announced that Porter is a winner in the Innovation and Modernization category of the Democracy Awards, which acknowledge non-legislative… Read more »
Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today released a report revealing how predatory mortgage lenders are still exploiting military borrowers, despite years of efforts to prevent such abuses. “AWOL: How Watchdogs Are Failing to Protect Servicemembers from Financial Scams” analyzes new government data and shows that NewDay USA and The Federal Saving Bank, two lenders that have been punished… Read more »
