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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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Mar 27, 2023

Ultimately, formula manufacturers are responsible for producing safe products.

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Mar 27, 2023

A strong FDA must have the authority to know what is going on in production between inspections.

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Mar 27, 2023

California has more than 1,400 dams in the state. Yet, this Committee is talking about the need to develop and authorize more surface water storage, despite there being limited to no sensible dam sites left.

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Mar 27, 2023

Yes, the FDA must do better. It could have been faster.

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Mar 27, 2023

Abbott engaged in negligent behavior, full stop.

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Mar 27, 2023

For too long, Washington has allowed markets to consolidate.

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Mar 27, 2023

The Biden Administration has done a great deal in the last year.

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Mar 27, 2023

So, it is really about risk management.

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Mar 27, 2023

If taxpayers are going to spend billions on water infrastructure, I think it is our job to ensure that those projects provide long-term availability for the water resources that we already have.

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Mar 27, 2023

It is in the taxpayers' best interest to have a diverse strategy of water management.

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Mar 27, 2023

This is partially an FDA problem, but it is also partially a Big Business problem.

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Mar 27, 2023

So, it is in the taxpayers' best interest to have a diverse strategy of water management.

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Mar 23, 2023

Across the country, too many Americans are competing for too few homes. Building material shortages push up development costs, slow construction, and leave families scrambling. Cities, States, and industry cannot alone overcome these…

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Mar 22, 2023

It is my understanding that there are binding decisions made in plan-level documents.

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Mar 8, 2023

I am tired of feeling the sticker shock and putting the cereal back on the shelves because we can't afford it.

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Mar 8, 2023

Does that really help us make more informed fiscal decisions, or is it just designed to discourage executive orders?

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Mar 8, 2023

We can invest in long-term structural investments that will do right by our economy, things like infrastructure, things like renewable energy, because these investments pay off in the long run with lower costs for families and a stronger…

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Mar 8, 2023

It doesn't cause inflation to make paid-for investments in working families.

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Mar 8, 2023

Schools aren't battle zones, but Iranian students are caught in the crossfire. In recent months, a chain of chemical attacks have hit Iran's schools. Although the motive is unclear, girls and young women have been the clear target…

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Mar 8, 2023

Today, I am calling on House Republicans to please put forward your own plan to fight inflation that is at least as detailed as the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Mar 8, 2023

I look forward to working across the aisle to oversee and strengthen our capitalist economy.

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Mar 8, 2023

It was a necessity, but it seems like today's hearing could turn into a forum to blame American fiscal policy for the global phenomenon of inflation.

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Mar 8, 2023

Either Republicans don't have a plan to address inflation while making life better for families, or they are too afraid to admit that their plan is to take away deeply popular and needed programs from the American people.

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Mar 8, 2023

It is our job in Congress to set aside the partisan games and try to get to work.

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Mar 7, 2023

Utah is home to exceptional national parks and wilderness and protected public lands.

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