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 »