Katie Porter: “Earlier this year, State and local Newport Beach officials held a ribbon cutting for their new junior lifeguard…”

“Earlier this year, State and local Newport Beach officials held a ribbon cutting for their new junior lifeguard headquarters. Today, I rise to celebrate this improvement for our community's youth and safety, made possible by millions of Federal dollars that I, along with congressional Democrats, voted for that amounted to two-thirds of the total project funding. For 40 years, Newport Beach's junior lifeguards operated out of makeshift trailers without basic amenities. Now, with the help of our Federal investment, they have a state-of- the-art facility complete with locker rooms, restrooms, and administrative space, a remarkable improvement for these thousands of young participants each year. The new junior lifeguard headquarters is a testament to what happens when different levels of government work cooperatively. As I continue to bring Federal support back to Orange County, I look forward to touring this Newport Beach junior lifeguard facility and for a chance to celebrate the success with Orange County families. ____________________”