Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The legacy of U.S. nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands threatens a key diplomatic and national security agreement between our countries. Today, the Administration announced a presidential envoy to lead talks, a step I have pushing for. I thank @POTUS for his leadership. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm fighting back against Big Insurance. I introduced legislation, the Patients Before Profits Act, to crack down on insurers that restrict care during a pandemic. I'm also pushing to hold corporations accountable for defrauding taxpayers through Medicare. https://t.co/qWE12gRuDO — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Health insurance companies are making record profits off of taxpayers. At the same time, they're restricting care and cutting off providers. I sat down with insurance whistleblower @wendellpotter to dig into how the industry takes advantage of patients and taxpayers ⬇️ https://t.co/KjknuOrSCz — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

As a bankruptcy professor, I've seen how medical debt can cause families long-term financial harm. I've been pushing to remove all settled debt from credit reports and to give families more time before new debt is reported, so this is welcome news. https://t.co/4ZF5yjW7VU — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Companies shouldn't be able to get away with blaming uncertain times for high prices when they're making record profits. Our letter to Avis 👇 https://t.co/2itXG1f0ps — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Three companies control 90% of the rental car market, and two of them—@hertz and @avis—have raised prices 39% and 26% respectively, despite falling costs and record profits. @CongressmanRaja and I are demanding answers from the CEOs of both companies. Our letter to Hertz 👇 https://t.co/tcyAwgIgrX — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Wishing everyone celebrating in Orange County and across the country a joyful #Nowruz! The Persian New Year provides an opportunity to reflect and ushers in a renewed sense of hope for the months ahead. May this new year bring good health, fortune, and peace to all! — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Shelton Johnson has dedicated his career to sharing stories that often go untold. A park ranger at @YosemiteNPS, Shelton is known for amplifying the special contributions Black Americans have made to preserving the park's wilderness. I was proud to honor him on the House floor. https://t.co/pfBuUDK6eh — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Last year, our office produced a comprehensive report on how financial institutions exploit the VA Home Loan Program and target veterans for overpriced, cash-out mortgages. The federal government needs to do more to protect military families from scams. https://t.co/suwtors6Hp — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The @DeptVetAffairs has long been a target for financial predators. Yesterday, I joined a @VetAffairsDems hearing to advocate for my bill that requires the VA to make home loan data more transparent to families and policymakers. https://t.co/MvQ72UrE3a — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Corporations sneak clauses into their fine print that bar workers and consumers from holding them accountable through our justice system. These agreements, known as forced arbitration, enable systemic corporate abuse. Today, the House passed the FAIR Act to ban these legal traps. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The Biden Administration scaled back parts of a Trump-era scheme to privatize Medicare, but @RepJayapal and I still have concerns. We're going LIVE tomorrow to discuss what more needs to be done to protect patients and taxpayers ⤵️ https://t.co/rhjdZvfAoz — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today marks one year since eight lives, including those of six Asian women, were tragically cut short at Atlanta-area spas. This hateful act was one of 11,000+ anti-Asian incidents last year. We all must do more to protect our neighbors and #StopAsianHate. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm glad the Administration is taking this step to close an unfair loophole that's preventing millions of families, especially those with kids, from getting more affordable insurance. I proudly voted for @RepAngieCraig's bill to fix this glitch in 2020. https://t.co/tZHYfE4VY1 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Equal pay is an economic issue. Women collectively lose $500+ billion a year to the wage gap, which is even wider for women of color. We're all harmed when Americans aren't paid for their work. The House already passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct. The Senate must act. #EqualPayDay — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We must restore the public's trust in government. @Gillibrandny and my bill, the STOCK Act 2.0, also bars Congressmembers and others from trading stocks, and requires top officials to publicly disclose when they get federal grants, loans, and contracts. https://t.co/TpbpAsZUm6 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Good. Americans need to have confidence that judges are basing their rulings on law, not their own self-interests. I recently introduced the STOCK Act 2.0, which would require members of the federal judiciary to publicly disclose financial transactions, so this is welcome news. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Great news! After my push, @NatlParkService should devote new resources to Every Kid Outdoors, which lets 4th graders and their families into national parks for free. The program teaches kids about public lands and boosts local economies, but it’s long been underfunded. More 👇 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We need to support our troops when they return from service. I'm grateful for organizations like @WorkingWardrobe, an Orange County nonprofit whose VetNet program is making it easier for transitioning active duty servicemembers to start new careers. https://t.co/dzjjWIMbBP — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The airline industry has been consolidating for years, and that's led to higher prices for families. The largest budget airlines—@SpiritAirlines and @FlyFrontier—now want to merge. My colleagues and I are urging the Administration to scrutinize the deal. https://t.co/Td6UX47mdY — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The #AmericanRescuePlan delivered the largest one-time investment in child care in our nation's history. Providers are using the relief to stay open, serve more kids, and raise wages. This support will help more Americans get back to work, which is essential for our economy. https://t.co/66WZgLahr1 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Ground and maritime shipping are hard to electrify, so it's critical we incentivize new technology to reduce emissions in these sectors. Today, I introduced two bipartisan, bicameral bills that'll promote hydrogen as a cleaner fuel source for transportation. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I've long been fighting to make our mental health parity laws a reality on the ground. I'm proud my legislation to crack down on insurers that fail to comply was signed into law in 2020, but there's still work to be done to improve mental health coverage. https://t.co/lplcSblKrT — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The law bars insurers from making mental health coverage more restrictive than other types of coverage, but plans for firefighters, teachers, and other public servants can opt-out. @ChrisMurphyCT, @SenStabenow, @RepDebDingell, and I are introducing a bill to close this loophole. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Individuals with severe mental illness are 16x more likely to be killed by law enforcement than others. My bill, the Mental Health Justice Act, would connect these Americans to appropriate care and make our communities safer for all. Learn more ⤵️ https://t.co/2TqR8CCWI8 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Orange County is at the forefront of improving mental health care. During yesterday's roundtable, @SecBecerra, community members, and I discussed how we can replicate this success on the national level—including by passing my Mental Health Justice Act. https://t.co/AZYrlkk1kS — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The largest dialysis providers have been pushing patients toward less effective treatments that boost their profits. Our office released a report on this life-threatening abuse last year, and I'm continuing to push the Administration to investigate. #WorldKidneyDay — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

All-electric school buses would cut emissions by 5+ million tons and keep kids from breathing in toxic soot. I'm glad @OrangeUnifiedCA already started transitioning their fleet, and I'm proud the bipartisan infrastructure law makes it easier for other districts to follow suit. https://t.co/XJOsxOrYPs — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Watchdogs are supposed to protect the public from bad actors, not enable them. @SenWarren and I are demanding answers from @FINRA about the specific actions it took when @WellsFargo tried to game the arbitration system against a customer. https://t.co/aKOlOVMMUn — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Last month, @SenWarren and I wrote directly to the head of @FINRA, a supposed self-regulator of financial brokers, following reports it permitted @WellsFargo to rig the arbitration system. FINRA's response failed to address our key concerns, so we're following up. — PolitiTweet.org