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) 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) today released the following statement in regards to her opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023: “We can support our troops without giving big defense contractors multi-billion-dollar handouts funded by taxpayers. While I’m proud that several of my proposals to better protect servicemembers and root… Read more »

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) today released the following statement after reports that Russia unleashed a military assault on Ukraine: “It is a dark time, for the people of Ukraine and for our global peace and security. The United States must stand steadfast against Russian authoritarianism and unprovoked aggression.   “Together with partners and allies, we must support… 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 »