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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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Dec 12, 2019

Claims that H.R. 3 will devastate research and stop cures are fearmongering. H.R. 3 makes substantial investment in public research to help create new cures and, most importantly, will make sure those cures actually can help people in…

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Dec 11, 2019

I was present but my vote did not register on rollcall No. 668 on December 11, 2019 due to a machine malfunction. I voted by inserting my machine card into the machine with several minutes remaining. The system apparently did not record my…

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Dec 4, 2019

I just don't understand why we would do something that is deregulating one of the worst actors in the marketplace.

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Nov 20, 2019

I was unable to cast my votes on November 20, 2019 for rollcall 632, rollcall 633, rollcall 634, rollcall 635, and rollcall 636. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall 632, ``yes'' on rollcall 633, ``yes'' on rollcall…

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Oct 29, 2019

I thank the ranking member for his bipartisanship and his cooperation on this because democracy is not a partisan value. Democracy is about letting every voice in this country be heard. Those voices should reflect the diversity of this…

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Oct 29, 2019

The legislation provides an opportunity and a choice for each candidate to decide, in their own campaign and from their own donors, whether or not they want to use these funds for childcare. Many people will choose not to, just like many…

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Oct 29, 2019

I am a single mom. When I ran for Congress last year, I spent thousands and thousands of dollars on childcare. Running for Federal office requires 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100-hour workweeks, and I worked nearly every single day, including…

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Oct 22, 2019

I think your pleading is inconsistent with your privacy principles, and I think that the American people are tired of this hypocrisy.

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Oct 22, 2019

Would you be willing to commit to spending one hour a day for the next year watching these videos, and acting as a content monitor?

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Oct 15, 2019

It is really a buyer beware situation.

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Sep 23, 2019

The truth for me is I quit smoking with e-cigarettes, and so did 8 million other people.

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Sep 23, 2019

It was a comprehensive scientific report that was generated by the United Kingdom's Royal College of Physicians.

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Jul 24, 2019

It is outrageous that Americans who have a Vietnamese background are now becoming frightened to go back to their country of their ancestors.

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Jul 24, 2019

I want a better relationship with Vietnam, but stories like the one that Helen is going to share with you all today are a real impediment to moving that relationship forward.

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Jul 24, 2019

I join with my colleagues in supporting Chris Smith, Representative Smith's Vietnam Human Rights Act which invokes sanctions per the Magnitsky Act.

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Jul 24, 2019

Helen, you have my word that I will continue to advocate for Michael's rapid return to the United States and to reunification with your family.

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Jul 17, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman from Georgia for her leadership on this issue and for being here tonight to talk about those defrauded students who are being hurt and suffering around this country and whose voices are not being heard here in…

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Jul 16, 2019

But structurally, that's always what we believe about banks, that if we go to get our money, it will be there.

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Jul 10, 2019

I was present and attempted to vote ``yea'' by electronic means. My card did not register and I was unable to record my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 434. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Stevens). The…

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Jun 20, 2019

I thank my colleagues for their support, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Porter). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 83…

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Jun 20, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 24, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $500,000)''. Page 48, line 20, after the…

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Jun 20, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 24, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 48, line 20, after the…

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