Katie Porter: “If we want to get anything done, we have to cut through that noise.”

I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call Nos. 480, 481, 482, and 483 today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 480, YEA on Roll Call No. 481, NAY on Roll Call No. 482, and NO on Roll Call No. 483…

This amendment was summarized by Republicans as requiring the regional foresters to develop plans for the treatment and removal of dead or dying trees due to insect disease. However, I want to clarify that this amendment actually doesn't…

I don’t want this all on camera.

I’m taking responsibility for this situation, and I’m also not going to back down from fighting back for California, from being tough.