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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.
Our servicemembers deserve the best medical care and often they get world-class care, but sometimes military doctors fail our servicemembers, making grave errors. In the civilian world, patients can file malpractice claims in court against…
Dealing with a flight delay or cancellation is tiring and frustrating, and it often feels like the airlines are working against you rather than treating you as a valued customer. When things go wrong, even getting a refund can be…
I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call No. 248 and Roll Call No. 249. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 248 and YEA on Roll Call No. 249. ____________________
my objective as a U.S. Congress person is to make sure that our tax dollars are being spent to actually keep us safe, not line the pockets of defense contractors for boondoggles.
The DOD plans to buy 2,456 F-35s, and the F-35 is one of the most egregious boondoggles in the history of the Pentagon.
The military did not have the common sense to make F-35 engines transportable by all of the tow trucks it owns.
It costs $85 million per aircraft, and it can fly 44 percent of the time. That is absolutely absurd.
I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call No. 237, Roll Call No. 238, Roll Call No. 239, Roll Call No. 240, Roll Call No. 241 and Roll Call No. 242. Had I been present I would have voted No on Roll Call No. 237, No on Roll…
I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call No. 235 and Roll Call No. 236 today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call 235 and NAY on Roll Call No. 236. ____________________
I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call No. 233 and Roll Call No. 234 today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 233 and YEA on Roll Call No. 234. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
While accountability for instances of misconduct is essential to ensuring the public's continued trust in our Federal institutions and their use of taxpayer dollars, Dr. Morens' testimony today is not a breakthrough moment in actually…
What troubles me most about your conduct Dr. Morens, is the extent to which it is so willingly betrays decades of dedication, diligence, and decorum from the thousands of Federal scientists and public health workers who came before you.
It is not anti-science to hold you accountable for defying the public's trust and misusing official resources.
Each year, millions of Americans pay third- party software companies to file their taxes. Having to pay hundreds of dollars in fees just to pay your taxes makes no sense. I championed a program called Direct File to change that, which was…
Big Oil has long exploited and profited from our dependence on fossil fuels. I rise today proud that our President is finally standing up to Big Oil and putting people over polluters. I applaud President Biden's decision to pause the…
To hear Republicans tell it, the only problem with our immigration system is the border. That is a lie. Our process for legal immigration is badly broken. In 2023, 35 million people applied for green cards; some for economic opportunities…
When we cut funding, we are hurting parents who have saved all year to take their kids or grandkids camping.
Some of our greatest national treasures are parks, not only for the natural beauty they provide, but also for the history that they preserve.
I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call No. 196 and Roll Call No. 197 today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 196 and YEA on Roll Call No. 197. ____________________
We have heard repeatedly from across the aisle that mining pollution is a thing of the past, that today's modern mining industry operates under the highest environmental standards, and that after the mining operations stop, the industry…
I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call No. 195 today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
I will be talking about what is good for our economy. There have been studies showing that what is best for the economy, including this area, is to continue to protect these public lands. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record an abstract on…
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