Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

My proposal to support a maternal mental health hotline was signed into law in 2020. Learn more about this free, confidential, 24/7 resource ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/UXJy8s5bGI — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Good news! @HHSgov launched the maternal mental health hotline I've been pushing for. Counselors speak English and Spanish, and interpreters are available for 60 languages. Dial 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) for free, confidential support before, during, or after pregnancy. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Insurers are exploiting a loophole to avoid covering mental health services for firefighters, police, and public school teachers. I'm proud the House just passed my proposal to strengthen current law and better protect public servants from Big Insurance's greed. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Big Oil wouldn't be making record profits if it was just passing along its higher input costs and supply chain challenges to consumers. These corporations are price gouging families. https://t.co/ybxF4dtFy8 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Dr. John Cheng undoubtedly saved lives when he charged the gunman attacking his mother's church in Laguna Woods last month. I recently introduced bipartisan legislation to honor Dr. Cheng and bestow him with Congress' highest civilian award, the Congressional Gold Medal. https://t.co/STmC1CM05q — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Children shouldn't be going hungry in our schools. For the best use of tax dollars, we should focus on reaching all kids so the ones most in need actually get fed. The universal school meals program ends June 30. Congress must follow California's lead and extend it. https://t.co/HFCByPcpH5 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Hordes of government officials-turned-lobbyists are helping corporations like @Intuit rip off Americans. @SenWarren, @BradSherman, and I introduced a bill to crack down on the scams, but we also want federal watchdogs to investigate the revolving door of regulators and lobbyists. https://t.co/Hwr1voftKt — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

In other countries, the Seresto flea collar has a label warning it could lead to a pet's death. Not only is the company ignoring @EPA guidance, the CEO refused to commit to warning Americans that the collar has been linked to thousands of dog deaths. I called him out ⬇️ https://t.co/lTKQbqlj2P — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We are facing a historic staffing shortage of federal firefighters due to low pay, harsh working conditions, and few benefits. I'm pushing to reform how we compensate these critical workers who keep our communities safe. https://t.co/nUD6OlODIQ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, we commemorate #Juneteenth: the day the Union Army marched to Galveston, TX and freed Black Americans who were illegally and immorally enslaved. This holiday reminds us that the struggle for justice is ongoing. We can never take our ideals for granted. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

@AmyPorter_Paris @katieporteroc @DemsAbroadFR Great question! Earlier this week, my colleagues and I introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on foreign interference in our elections. American citizens living outside the U.S. would still be able to participate in our democracy and contribute to campaigns. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Native plant and animal species have declined by 20% in California. This threat to our ecosystem and economy requires an urgent response. I'm proud to have spoken on the House floor about the bipartisan Recovering America's Wildlife Act, which passed the House this week. https://t.co/wEfLNbl8Cm — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Corporations must be held accountable for preying on families. A collar has been linked to thousands of dog deaths, but the company selling the product 1) refuses to warn Americans, and 2) is blocking @EPA from gathering data. I confronted the CEO directly. https://t.co/wAXMIzvF4G — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We should be focusing on keeping kids fed, not wasting taxpayer dollars to feed bureaucracy. As food costs soar, families are staring down a June 30 deadline for when the universal school meals program will expire. I'm urging leadership to extend this lifeline ⬇️ https://t.co/RFckWIyISq — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Americans need to be able to trust their government is working for them. Yesterday, my colleagues and I introduced bipartisan legislation to better protect our democracy from foreign interference. Learn more about it ⤵️ https://t.co/mS4X0ByPiS — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

See the recent news announcement from @USCPSC: https://t.co/op5fhBeTHx — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Following yesterday's news of previously unreported infant deaths in Fisher-Price products, I'm calling on the company to immediately recall all inclined infant seats. The corporation's leadership should prioritize children’s lives over shareholder profits. https://t.co/RCwYkWjjGk — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

When corporate greed undermines our laws and fuels authoritarian regimes, we have to take action. @USTreasury's new guidance holding big banks accountable for funding Russia's war is welcome news. @SenWarren and I had called out @jpmorgan and @GoldmanSachs for these shifty deals. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Two pharmaceutical giants have hiked the prices of their blood thinners in lockstep for years. This apparent coordination is costing taxpayers billions through Medicare. @SenAmyKlobuchar and I are concerned the corporations involved are breaking the law. We want an investigation. https://t.co/15BcPwvOxq — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Fisher-Price still doesn’t conduct any premarket safety testing of its infant products. It has been selling inclined infant seats for over a decade despite evidence that the slanted position can cause babies to suffocate. This is a scandal; FP leadership must be held accountable. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Last year, Fisher-Price leadership was called before Congress to account for over 100 infant deaths in the recalled Rock N Play. We asked Mattel GM Chuck Scothon whether he knew of any other deaths in products still on the market. He lied under oath. https://t.co/8niZJ8grT7 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Young people have as much a stake in our democracy as anyone else. I'm grateful for our office's Youth Advisory Board, a group of Orange County high school and college students who regularly meet with our team to discuss policy. I recently caught up with our most recent cohort 👇 https://t.co/HtMfU3ooQq — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

RT @JournoBrooke: Local Congress members are protesting plans to let Amplify Energy use a streamlined, opaque permitting process to repair… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Regulators recalled a Peloton treadmill after one child died—but there's been no federal response to hundreds of kids being killed by gun violence each year. I'm urging colleagues to end the industry's broad immunity and allow guns to be regulated like any other consumer product. https://t.co/2kRx5re1pc — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I often say that oversight is how we close the gap between what the law says and what's happening. Title VII requires an annual report to Congress on the demographic data of those who couldn't clear a background check, so we can better understand how our laws are working. (10/10) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Existing law also allows Americans to equip semi-automatic rifles with high capacity magazines, which are designed to shoot and kill en masse. Title VI bans all but few from importing, manufacturing, selling, transferring, or owning such magazines. (9/10) https://t.co/3ltPgx9zPU — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Americans can't legally own fully automatic rifles and machine guns made after 1986, but up until recently, you could buy a "bump stock” to dramatically increase the rate of fire on a semi-automatic rifle. Title V tightens an existing—but flimsy—ban on these devices. (8/10) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children. Too often, kids find and use guns that weren't properly stored in their home or in the home of a friend or relative. Title IV includes several provisions to help families store their firearms more safely. (7/10) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Ghost guns, meaning guns that lack serial numbers and can't be traced, aren't subject to existing law because they don't fit the legal definition of "firearm." Title III amends the law so these guns, including those made from kits and via a 3D printer, are regulated. (6/10) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Another example: it's illegal to buy guns for someone who can't pass a background check, but few are ever prosecuted under federal law. There's also no federal statute that prohibits gun trafficking. Title II cracks down on these serious crimes by increasing penalties. (5/10) — PolitiTweet.org