Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm a new Member of Congress, and sometimes the rules of this place are truly confounding to me. I want to tell you a quick story. (1/8) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I spent over 10 years working with families who were facing foreclosure, listening to their stories. For @SecretaryCarson to go on TV today and say that I'm the one who doesn't know what's going on is, frankly, very rich. My full response to Mr. Carson on @VelshiRuhle >> https://t.co/xppnX8008v — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Happening soon: I’ll be talking to @Lawrence about my questioning of HUD Secretary Ben Carson. I hope you’ll tune i… https://t.co/MOEWpPoI3x — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Impromptu #KatieCaucus running between meetings! @RepKatieHill and I are wearing white to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the House passing the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. https://t.co/hWhA2vHm5B — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Happening now! https://t.co/X0d4R2hqEY — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I asked @SecretaryCarson about REOs - a basic term related to foreclosure - at a hearing today. He thought I was referring to a chocolate sandwich cookie. No, really. https://t.co/cYekJAkRag — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm testifying before @WaysMeansCmte this afternoon about how we need to do more to protect families from surprise medical bills. Tune in at noon PT / 3pm ET >> https://t.co/d08Q4lmMp9 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

When I received a life-saving surgery last year, I was hit with a surprise medical bill weeks after. I was fortunate to have the time and resources to navigate through my insurer's appeal department & an employer able and willing to help. Most Americans aren't that lucky. https://t.co/gw0LDeZvGC — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

This is not a partisan issue. No one - Democrat, Republican, or independent - wants to be on the hook for a massive surprise medical bill. I know what it's like to have to navigate the complexities of surprise billing, and I'm proud to work with Ds & Rs on a solution. THREAD ⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I wanted to be transparent with our community about how I would’ve voted on the two bills on the floor: one to denounce female genital mutilation and one to require publishing of information on Americans’ ability to adopt children from abroad. I would’ve voted yes on both. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I spend 19 hours a week commuting to and from Washington on behalf of the people of #CA45. Unfortunately, even members of Congress are not immune to weather delays, and I’ll have to miss votes today as I’m still flying to D.C. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We celebrate staff birthdays in our office with some serious snacks during our meetings! https://t.co/9ReyKVcKRm — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

When Americans receive care that they believe is in-network or receive emergency care that is out of network, they can often receive “surprise” bills that are astronomically high. If this has happened to you, I want to hear about it. Share your story: https://t.co/vlVNRKm8iU — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We work long hours in Washington, and this speech was shortly before 9pm last night. To me, it was worth going to the House floor, no matter the time of day, to talk about equality. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I know firsthand from my own experience how difficult it is to study, focus on your education, and start your career when you're worried about how you're going to pay off your loans. I introduced a new bill today to tackle the student debt crisis. WATCH >> https://t.co/0kvIrN3Q06 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm honored to represent #CA45, a community that is made strong by our diversity. Today, on the 65th anniversary of #BrownvBoard, let us celebrate our diversity and remind ourselves of the work that remains to achieve equity in education for students across this country. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today is also the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia, or #IDAHOBIT. On this day and every day, I'm committed to fighting in Congress for our LGBTQ friends and neighbors. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

This is why we need the CFPB Student Loan Integrity & Transparency Act. We can’t police lenders trying to cheat students if we can’t see what they’re doing, and @usedgov under @BetsyDeVosED is ordering lenders to refuse to share info with regulators. https://t.co/42keiWqAto — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The House just passed the Equality Act! I was proud to stand with our LGBTQ friends and neighbors in #CA45 & across the country and to vote in favor of this historic legislation. Hear me explain why I supported this bill ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/YE2N9KGI8F — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The bill requires @usedgov to work with @CFPB’s student loan ombudsman - the top official serving as an internal advocate for students struggling to repay loans - to supervise lenders & mandates that the office always be staffed, which means no more partisan staffing cuts. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

So excited to introduce the CFPB Student Loan Integrity & Transparency Act with my friends & colleagues @RepBonamici, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenWarren, & @SenSherrodBrown. We worked really hard on this bill to protect student borrowers from predatory lenders. https://t.co/5ClqIMNDeS — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I voted tonight to pass H.R. 987, which would #ProtectOurCare and lower the cost of prescription drugs. OC families have been clear in their calls for affordable, high-quality healthcare—and this legislation is an important step in the right direction. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

When asked last year if he believes discrimination exists, Comptroller Otting said he had “personally never observed it,” but he was told it exists by his "friends from the inner city." At a hearing today, I asked him if he'd like to elaborate on his use of a racist dog whistle. https://t.co/dEJwKy5qSP — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The FY20 Military Construction & Veterans Affairs appropriations bill, which included this key language regarding the Veterans Crisis Line, passed out of committee last week—the first step to becoming law. I urge my colleagues to support this language when it comes to the floor. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

A few years ago auditors found that vets who called the Veterans Crisis Line risked being put on hold or sent to voicemail rather than getting an immediate response from a trained individual. I fought for legislation to get out vets the help they need when they need it. READ>> https://t.co/XBFQeVsGJF — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

.@FSCDems have a hearing today with our country's prudential regulators. They monitor banks for compliance with regulatory laws, & they're the only thing standing between us and another financial crisis. I've got some questions. TUNE IN >> https://t.co/9XpTG3nBJ8 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

So the nation’s biggest profiteer off of student lending - subject to investigations and lawsuits over predatory practices - is bragging about how they’ve made the Fortune 500 list on the backs of students ⬇️ https://t.co/ePwz9h9ADT — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

To the women of Alabama: your government has failed you. The men and women elected to defend your interests and guard your humanity have betrayed your trust and robbed you of your choice. But know this: we see you, we hear you, and we won’t stop fighting. https://t.co/F9mGWRSn5F — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Blankenstein’s comments were racist and unacceptable. He had no business running fair lending policy @CFPB. Director Kraninger should’ve fired him months ago https://t.co/XateDgbd7r — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

As the Trump Administration attacks LGBTQ families, I am committed to fighting for the rights of all members of our community, regardless of who they love or who they are. https://t.co/nGS6T04On9 — PolitiTweet.org