Katie Porter

Well, Stephanie, obviously it is not okay. But let me flip it around, most members of Congress just like most Americans don’t think these rules are okay.

The American people right now -- and I know I hoping we will be able to talk about this, but the economy is both strong and troubled, it is good job economy, it is a good stock market economy, people are getting higher wages, at the same…

I would also like to take a second to pay tribute to former Natural Resources Chairman, Don Young.

I want to start this hearing by congratulating my colleague, Blake Moore, on becoming the new Ranking Member of this Subcommittee.

It is time that Congress supported them.

I would also like to take a moment to pay tribute to former Natural Resources Chair Don Young.

How many firefighters does the Forest Service need to hire so you have no idle engines, you have fully staffed hotshot crews, and so on?

Orange County families are feeling the squeeze of higher gas prices. As a single working mom, I share their concern when I fill up my minivan. We can provide relief by holding oil companies accountable. These corporations are making record…

Social Security is a promise. It is a promise that we make to older adults and disabled Americans, people who count on our support. One of Social Security's most important features--one not found in traditional pensions--is that benefits…

Porch pirates steal packages and make our communities less safe. Over 1 in 3 Americans, myself included, have been a victim of this theft, which costs us billions of dollars each year. I joined Democrats and Republicans to introduce the…

Corruption abroad makes our country less safe. President Biden has said that the fight against corruption is a core national security interest for the United States. In the last month, we have sanctioned hundreds of Russian oligarchs and…

Inflation is a challenge for families. I feel it myself as a single mom raising three kids. Historically, the standard approaches to reduce inflation are to raise interest rates and to lower wages. Some people are calling for these same…

Orange County is leading the way on clean energy solutions. Businesses in our community are spearheading innovative technologies to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. These businesses represent the best of our capitalist economy. They…

The IRS backlog is over 7 million tax returns. That is unacceptable. On the Oversight and Reform Committee, I am holding the IRS accountable to eliminate this backlog quickly. Families need their tax refunds to pay rent and buy food. Small…

Free and fair elections are the bedrock of our democracy. Regardless of their ideology, their identity, or where they live, all eligible voters should be able to cast their ballots freely and safely. In Orange County, the registrar of…

Our frontline healthcare workers face a mental health crisis. One in five healthcare providers experienced mental health problems during the pandemic. This should concern every American. On March 30, National Doctors' Day, we recognize…

We could save $200 billion dollars on administrative costs with Medicare for All and those savings, they could go to expand Medicare.

All this money is wasted. We are not talking about paying to keep the lights on in operating rooms or improving the quality of care.

We heard today about the cost of Medicare for All but there is a cost to letting insurers paperwork patients and providers to death.

About 3 to 5 percent right here, and if we look at just billing costs, just billing in insurers' costs, Medicare is at one percent.

Thank you, Chairman Larsen and Ranking Member Graves, for holding this hearing regarding aviation noise and for allowing me to submit testimony about the concerns of Orange County families.

Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day Hearing

A strong capitalist economy requires competition. Weak antitrust enforcement has atrophied the bones of our economy. When our economy lacks competition, we see prices go up, wages drop, and innovation stall. Last year, my office released a…

When my 1-year-old daughter, Betsy, went to daycare, I was worried. My family was in upheaval with a divorce, and Betsy was new to childcare. But when the door opened, Betsy was scooped up in a hug. Irvine resident Nazy Shabazian provided…

Kids and teens are facing a mental health crisis. In Orange County, the hospitalization rate for children's mental illness and substance use disorder increased 88 percent between 2010 and 2019. Just last year, our children's hospital saw a…