Katie Porter
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Katie Porter is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 47th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has gained recognition for her advocacy on consumer protection and accountability in government. Porter is known for her engaging questioning style during congressional hearings, often using visual aids to illustrate her points and hold corporations accountable. She has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic inequality, and the rights of consumers.
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June 4, 2026
Running a race like this isn't easy, and coming up short is hard, but democracy is worth doing hard things for.
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by number of sources- The gentleman is correct that there are many provisions in the amendment that do have strong bipartisan support, including, for example, making permanent the medical expense tax deduction. The problem with the amendment is it doesn't tackle the fundamental problem, which is reducing drug prices. This amendment fails to solve the main problem of actually lowering drug prices. This is why Senator Grassley has been a sponsor on the Republican side in the Senate of the kinds of things I have worked on that are included in this bill that would address price gouging, the ability of pharmaceutical companies to raise prices multiple times in a single year. This bill, H.R. 3, would let us capture the taxpayer savings from that. The GAO found that fewer than one in five new drugs are truly innovative. It is true that we need new cures, new cures for Alzheimer's, new cures for ALS, but H.R. 3 makes sure not just that we have new cures by increasing science research, but makes sure that those new cures are going to be affordable and can actually get into the hands of Americans. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.2 sources2019govinfo.gov
- let me assure the gentlewoman that I am a very strong supporter of the Job Corps Program. I agree with the gentlewoman on its great importance, particularly for the most at-risk youth in our society, and I will clearly work toward a conference agreement that will provide, at the minimum, the House level of funding for the Job Corps and will fight to try that make that level even higher.2 sources1996govinfo.gov
- Mr. Chairman, I believe the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Mica] has put his finger on the right place to put more money, because title I concentration grants go to the schools that need the money most. I have been saying for quite some time now, and I want to say again, that one of the major problems with title I is that it comes out of that era of our Government where we felt that in order to get something passed here in the House for people who need it, we had to spread it around to every single congressional district, every school district in America. And title I money goes to school districts all over this country who have plenty of resources and no need for the additional money, and we ought to stop that practice. The authorizing committee ought to address targeting this money where we have real serious problems with poor kids that have no opportunity, and stop sending it to school districts like some in my district; New Tria high school get title I money and the administrators and the parents will tell us that it should not be sent to them at all.2 sources1996govinfo.gov
- the storied history of our Nation's Armed Forces was written by the great men and women who served our country with honor and bravery. This past weekend, we celebrated the commemoration of a monument to World War II honoring all military veterans of the war, citizens on the home front, the Nation at large, and the high moral purpose and idealism that motivated our Nation's call to arms. In my home State of Nevada, I had the honor of spending Memorial Day at several events honoring veterans, many of whom served during World War II. Among the most courageous of all those who served our country was a group of men who defied both fascism abroad and racism at home while establishing a record as one of the most successful fighting units in American history. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of dedicated and determined young men who enlisted to become America's first African American airmen. These airmen were trained at Tuskegee Army Airfield in Tuskegee, Alabama, beginning in 1941. Over the course of their service during World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen distinguished themselves over the skies of Europe. Airmen trained at Tuskegee received two Presidential Unit citations for outstanding tactical air support and aerial combat, and they established the incredible and unprecedented record of flying more than 200 bomber escort missions without the loss of a single bomber to enemy aircraft.2 sources2004govinfo.gov
Oct 16, 2025
I’m going to hold myself to that standard, to do better and to acknowledge that I fell short.
Oct 15, 2025
I’m taking responsibility for this situation, and I’m also not going to back down from fighting back for California, from being tough.
Oct 8, 2025
I want to have a pleasant, positive conversation … And if every question, you’re going to make up a follow-up question, then we’re never going to get there.
Aug 21, 2025
I am certain that we in California have an argument why we need to do this because everywhere I go, people are saying we have to stop Trump.
Mar 10, 2025
What we need is new ideas, a willingness to take on dangerous leaders and their corrupt enablers.
Mar 10, 2025
If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side.
Mar 10, 2025
I first ran for office to hold Trump accountable. I feel that same call to serve now to stop him from hurting Californians.
Mar 10, 2025
What California needs now is a little bit of hope and a whole lot of grit, fresh blood and new ideas, leaders with the backbone to fight for what’s right.
Mar 10, 2025
In Congress I held the Trump administration's feet to the fire when they hurt Americans. As governor, I won't ever back down when Trump hurts Californians.
Mar 5, 2025
If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side.
Feb 12, 2025
If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side.
Feb 5, 2025
If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side.
Dec 17, 2024
I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call Nos. 506 through 511 today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 506, NAY on Roll Call No. 507, YEA on Roll Call No. 508, NAY on Roll Call No. 509, YEA on Roll…
Dec 16, 2024
I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call Nos. 502, 503, 504, and 505 today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call Nos. 502, 503, 504, and 505. ____________________
Dec 11, 2024
I was unable to vote because of a traffic blockage to the Capitol. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 499. ____________________
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