Dear friend, The United States Postal Service is central to our democracy and economy; it supports our elections, delivers medications and Social Security checks to older Americans, and helps small businesses operate. That’s why, last week, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing to discuss proposals to support and improve how the USPS operates. As a member of this… Read more »

Dear friend, As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, our state and local governments are struggling to stay afloat. Since the start of this pandemic, I’ve been fighting to get California state leaders and Orange County local officials the support they need to guide our community through this crisis. Nearly a year later, I remain committed to passing a relief package that matches the size… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) was dubbed the “most legislatively productive representative” by the Orange County Register, which cited several of the Congresswoman’s recent legislative actions to provide relief to families struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. As noted by the OC Register, Congresswoman Porter has spearheaded several pandemic-related letters and bills since her… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to grant a waiver for General Lloyd Austin to serve as Secretary of Defense: “Civilian control of the military is one of the most fundamental founding principles of our country. This value must guide our work in Congress, regardless of which party controls the White… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) released the following statement after a violent mob incited by President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol during a Joint Session of Congress: “Yesterday’s storming of our Capitol was a direct attack on our democracy—and it was incited by President Trump. We have to call it what it was: domestic terrorism. “After orders to shelter-in-place, I stayed in a… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) and Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (MA-02) today announced reforms to House rules to strengthen the “Truth-in-Testimony” disclosures that congressional witnesses submit to Congress about potential conflicts of interest. These changes will be voted on in the House on Monday as part of the rules package for the 117th Congress. “Hearings are… Read more »

Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) lambasted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) over his refusal to support bipartisan stimulus legislation this week, accusing the powerful GOP lawmaker of working behind the scenes to protect corporations rather than Americans in need of financial support. Congress has renewed talks with the White House this week over a new stimulus… Read more »

Dear friend, Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve made it a priority to increase accountability and transparency in our government. That’s why, last month, I introduced legislation with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to crack down on politicians seeking to enrich themselves off American taxpayers. The American people rely on transparency and disclosure to hold powerful people… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) and Unite Here Local 11, a union comprising more than 32,000 service workers in Southern California and Arizona, today called for critical oversight of millions of forgivable loans given to Columbia Sussex through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In a letter to Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza, the Congresswoman and Unite Here… Read more »

Dear friend, Holding our government accountable has long been one of my top priorities in Congress. This requires working with my colleagues to craft policy that will increase transparency and accountability across the three branches of our government. Last month, we introduced the Protecting our Democracy Act, a comprehensive bill that would do just that. This important legislation is… Read more »