Dear friend, Transparency and accountability are key components of our democracy. Listening to and learning from members of our community are essential parts of being a representative. That’s why I wanted you to be among the first to know about an upcoming telephone town hall I’m hosting next week. I’m so excited to share that on Wednesday, April 21, I’m hopping on the phone to talk to Orange Coun... Read more »
One recent tweet from New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand — along with its reams of snarky responses — sums up a key divide over infrastructure in Washington right now. "Paid leave is infrastructure. Child care is infrastructure. Caregiving is infrastructure," she wrote. This prompted a wave of backlash, particularly from conservatives — writer Christina Sommers posted a photo of (presumably) her dog... Read more »
Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) reintroduced legislation to better protect patients from exorbitant pharmaceutical prices. The Lowest Price for Patients Act, co-led by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), would require pharmacies to inform patients if it’s cheaper to purchase a drug at the pharmacy’s cash price instead of with their insurance. “While Big Pharma is hiking drug prices left and rig... Read more »
Dear Friend, Today marks the 100th day of my second term in Congress. I want to share some highlights of what my team and I have accomplished for Orange County families so far. I have introduced 10 bills, including legislation to hold polluters accountable and to make health care cheaper. I have also led 13 letters demanding answers on behalf of the American people—writing to big insurance compani... Read more »
If you know anything about Porter, it should come as no surprise that her group chat—aptly nicknamed the “The No Bullshit Caucus”—was lit up with laughter and ready to give Porter their honest feedback. Porter is famous for getting to the truth, whether she’s grilling the CEO of Wells Fargo with the help of her iconic whiteboard, calling out bills and policies when they aren’t applicable to real A... Read more »
Dear Friend, As your Representative, I promised I would fight to drive down healthcare costs and improve the quality of care for Orange County families. That’s why I’ve been working for two years to stop corrupt practices in the healthcare industry, especially among organ procurement organizations and dialysis providers. This month is National Donate Life Month, a time to commemorate organ donors ... Read more »
Dear Friend, I’m proud to represent Orange County, which is home to a vibrant Asian-American community. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders not only enrich our communities—they help them flourish. Celebrating and supporting this diversity is core to our Orange County values. I have been deeply disturbed by the rise in hate crimes committed against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communit... Read more »
Dear friend, The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an incredible burden on Orange County. Many people are out of work, and our small businesses are struggling to stay afloat. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have repeatedly said that relief from the federal government needs to match the scope and magnitude of the crisis we are in. That’s why I was proud to vote for the American Rescue Plan, which... Read more »
Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) will host a virtual town hall to hear directly from members of the community about the alarming rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 TIME: 3:30 - 4:30 PM PT RSVP: bit.ly/KPaapith Any outlet that plans to attend must also RSVP to KatiePorter.Press@mail.house.gov with their outlet and bes... Read more »
Dear Friend, Every single person in Orange County deserves to be safe. Elected officials should not only support survivors of domestic violence, but empower them. Last week, I proudly voted to renew the Violence Against Women Act, which helps protect survivors and those currently experiencing domestic violence. The bill included my proposal to incorporate “economic abuse” as a form of domestic vio... Read more »
