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 »

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 »

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 »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today announced the reintroduction of legislation to boost transparency in Congress by giving the American people more visibility into how elected officials use their time.  “Members of Congress are supposed to come to Washington to represent their communities, not special interests,” said Rep. Porter. “Americans deserve transparency when… Read more »

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 »