Today, Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Nikema Williams (D-GA) introduced the Solar Use Network (SUN) Act to spur development of renewable energy infrastructure and electric vehicle charging stations along interstate highways. Their proposal would convert unused right-of-ways, like interstate medians, into valued community assets that can be used for renewable energy… Read more »

Today, Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) reintroduced two bills to encourage the development of clean hydrogen fuel for heavy-duty transportation. The Hydrogen for Trucks Act and Hydrogen for Ports Act would incentivize research, development, and implementation of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in two sectors in which it is particularly difficult to… Read more »

Dear Neighbor, California is experiencing a homeowners insurance crisis. With climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, California families are suffering higher homeowners insurance rates and struggling to find coverage.  Homeowners insurance is essential to protect families from financial ruin if our homes are damaged or destroyed. Yet, given the… Read more »

Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) reintroduced the Natural Disaster Safety Board Act, which would create an investigative body to study natural disasters and implement policies that could help mitigate harm from future wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other disasters. “Devastating disasters in California, and across the country, put lives at risk and… Read more »

Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) applauded a $1.2 billion federal investment in California as a regional hydrogen hub, which will generate 220,000 jobs statewide. California was selected as one of seven regional hydrogen hubs, and the state’s Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) LLC will receive the largest awarded amount of all seven hubs. Today’s… Read more »

Dear friend, Hurricane Hilary is expected to hit Orange County as a tropical storm tomorrow, August 20th. Southern California hasn’t experienced a tropical storm since 1939, so as your Representative, I wanted to share resources to help you and your family prepare. Among other dangers, here’s what our community should expect to experience on Sunday and Monday: Heavy rain … Read more »

Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) reintroduced the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act to renew a crucial program that monitors the country’s water supply and develops strategies to address water shortages. Unless Congress passes Porter’s bill, this important program will expire at the end of 2023. “While winter storms provided a much-needed temporary boost in our… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced four pieces of legislation to improve Americans’ air travel experiences and address years of airlines taking advantage of passengers. “No one wants to be uncomfortable or inconvenienced when traveling, but airlines continue to push their limits to juice profits,” said Rep. Porter, a consumer protection advocate. “I introduced a series of bills… Read more »

Representatives Katie Porter (D-CA) and Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the bipartisan Tax Fairness for Disaster Victims Act, which would allow Americans in disaster zones to use their previous year’s income to calculate tax credits. Current law fails to protect disaster victims with disrupted incomes, which could reduce their tax credits during an already challenging time.  “Americans… Read more »

On Thursday, September 1, Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will tour an Orange County facility that is training the next generation of unionized clean energy workers. Porter and Granholm will also hold a roundtable with local labor leaders and other government officials on how the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act and… Read more »