Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Our gun laws are littered with loopholes. For example, Americans need to be 21 to buy a handgun—but they can legally purchase certain semi-automatic rifles and shotguns at 18. Title I of the Protecting Our Kids Act raises the purchasing age to 21 for these weapons. (4/10) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

TL;DR: I voted YES on all 7 proposals to reduce gun violence and keep the American people safe. Too many communities, including ours in Orange County, know the pain of gun violence. (3/10) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The House voted on the Protecting Our Kids Act today. This legislation is composed of 7 "titles"—i.e. different sections that seek to tackle various facets of the gun violence epidemic. Each title was voted on separately to boost accountability and transparency. (2/10) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

110+ people die in the U.S. *every day* from gun violence. I urged House leadership to hold separate votes on common sense gun safety measures so Americans would know exactly where their Representative stands—with them or with the gun lobby. THREAD on today's votes ⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The House is voting on bills to prevent gun violence today, so I took time this morning to advocate for OC families. A shooting in our community could've been much worse had the gunman used a weapon he didn't need to reload. We must ban assault rifles and high capacity magazines. https://t.co/3IxKBxVA0m — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Special interests are lying to the American people to block gun violence prevention legislation. The same witness who misled Congress in 2019 is back today to advocate against sensible measures that would keep Americans safe. I called out her BS. https://t.co/52C7Vx5lL4 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

California's $44 billion coastal economy employs hundreds of thousands of workers and brings in ~150 million visitors each year. Our laws are designed to protect our delicate ecosystem and local economy. They must be followed. https://t.co/kGix8hEpGu — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Federal agencies are poised to bypass the law and green light the restoration of an aging pipeline that leaked 25,000 gallons of oil off the coast of Huntington Beach. My colleagues and I are demanding the full environmental review the law requires and a public comment period ⬇️ https://t.co/OreVwLIpN1 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Congress has a duty to verify tax dollars are being spent wisely and as intended. As a member of @OversightDems, I'm committed to routing out waste, fraud, and abuse in government. I'm urging colleagues to invest in oversight, a key constitutional power that protects tax dollars. https://t.co/Hq7rjqjRDY — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Child survivors of abuse and neglect rely on Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) to stand up for them in difficult times. I'm reintroducing my bipartisan resolution to honor these heroes by designating June 6th as CASA Volunteers’ Day. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Corporations wouldn't be earning record profits if they were just raising prices to pass along costs. Wall Street is price gouging families—and making off with its fattest profit margins in 70+ years. https://t.co/sGPD1cF1Of — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm so looking forward to our town hall on rooting out corruption. As a proud member of @OversightDems, I'm committed to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in government and restoring trust in Congress. Learn more TONIGHT! RSVP: https://t.co/qtMyVsksEN — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

California, have you voted yet? All CA voters received a vote-by-mail ballot for our upcoming primary election. Mail it, bring it to a secure drop box, or vote in person by June 7 to make your voice heard! More info: https://t.co/3G1aJFQt1B — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

RT @POTUS: We should repeal the liability shield that often protects gun manufacturers from being sued for the death and destruction caused… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm grateful nonprofits like @outreachoc are helping Orange County families put food on the table, but these groups should be supplementing—not substituting—government action. Congress must help lower food costs by cracking down on monopolies price gouging at the grocery store. https://t.co/A6fDPGj2IS — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Next Monday, I'm hosting an in-person town hall in Orange County to talk about fighting corruption and increasing government transparency. RSVP at https://t.co/qtMyVsC43n (case-sensitive link!) for more information. I hope to see you there. https://t.co/EV985hDnVw — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

RT @UCIrvine: UCI Ph.D. student @academicjustine met with @RepKatiePorter at the congresswoman’s Irvine field office to discuss the mental… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Powerful essay from former @NATO Deputy Secretary General @Gottemoeller on why we must address the legacy of U.S. nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands. I will continue fighting for oversight and accountability on this vital national security issue. https://t.co/Kk5YTHrttK — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Small businesses are critical to our local economy. I recently hosted a roundtable with Asian American small business owners from Orange County and other federal government officials to discuss how we can better support their entrepreneurship. #AAPIHeritageMonth https://t.co/l92NwSbt0n — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, we pause to reflect and remember those who lost their lives in service to our country, as well as the loved ones they left behind. I was honored to join fellow Orange County families and pay tribute to these heroes at El Toro Memorial Park. #MemorialDay https://t.co/cgaxSEpdCT — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Robb Elementary students went to school today ready to laugh with friends, exchange ideas, and learn. Fourteen aren’t ever coming home. These deaths come days after shootings in Buffalo, Houston, and here in Orange County. Another day is too long to wait to reduce gun violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Americans lost ~$5.8 billion to fraudsters last year. With scams against seniors on the rise, it's critical people know how to protect themselves and their loved ones. This Wednesday, I'm going live with experts from @FTC and @AARP to discuss how older Americans can stay safe ⬇️ https://t.co/0pLtaaNyBC — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Our entire economy will suffer if Americans aren't free to decide for themselves if and when to become parents. Women contribute trillions to our economy, and many could be forced to forgo promotions, cut their educations short, or leave the workforce if Roe is overturned. https://t.co/z4juQhaEg5 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Antitrust enforcement has been plummeting for years, enabling corporations to gobble up competitors and raise prices on families far beyond the inflation rate. I testified before @HouseBudgetDems and stressed the need to give @TheJusticeDept resources to crack down on monopolies. https://t.co/9loQA1Alf2 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

A medical innovation is only a miracle if it reaches patients in need—and right now, we are chronically underfunding medical studies in AAPI communities. I'm urging my colleagues to follow @UCIrvine's lead and invest in representation that could save lives. #AAPIHeritageMonth https://t.co/QedZBUOaOA — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

🥩 4 companies control 85% of the beef market 🫘 4 companies control 80% of the soy market 🍝 3 companies control 78% of the pasta market 🥣 3 companies control 72% of the cereal market These companies hike prices with impunity—especially in uncertain times. We need competition. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Families are suffering the consequences of market consolidation right now. Food monopolies are price gouging at the grocery store, while a supply chain issue is limiting the amount of baby formula—90% of which is produced by 4 companies. We need more competition in our economy. https://t.co/gEfDR5z4Vc — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Oil and gas executives are publicly admitting to price gouging families at the pump. They've announced they're going to use their record profits to buy back stocks—AKA pad Wall Street's pockets. https://t.co/Jqz7wdSKJL — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

ICYMI: The House passed my bill to lower gas prices by cracking down on Big Oil's price gouging. While families struggle to afford fuel, the industry is reaping record profits and CEOs are bragging about keeping supply low so gas prices stay high. There must be accountability. https://t.co/QuDCJbfHqW — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

That's me with the gavel! (And that's my bill 😇) — PolitiTweet.org