Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Competition is central to capitalism. Without it, prices go up, wages drop, and innovation stalls. Congress can strengthen our capitalist economy by tackling market consolidation to create a level playing field for all businesses. https://t.co/HRwxI8tnz7 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

If Congress doesn't act, Americans will see a 20% cut in Social Security benefits in 2034—even as millions are already left behind under the current structure. I'm fighting for the Social Security 2100 Act to shore up the program and help more Americans retire with dignity. https://t.co/iLLaWHEf2T — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

It's #ConsumerProtectionWeek! As a consumer advocate, I’ve seen how bad actors try to scam families to make a quick buck. Check out these resources ⬇️ on how to stay safe. In Congress, I'll keep fighting against fraudsters. https://t.co/cwK4ttFoDA — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Low-income pregnant women, new moms, and young kids are eligible for food assistance, but I’m concerned that current guidelines make it hard for families to choose healthy foods. My colleagues and I are urging @USDA to provide more nutritious options. More on the program ⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Cities and counties are choosing to invest in child care because it's strong economic policy. Congress must do the same. https://t.co/VRQtb1Hyr3 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Corporate profit margins are the highest they've been in 70 years. Meanwhile, executives are admitting on calls that they're raising prices beyond the inflation rate to make even more money. Corporate greed is squeezing families. https://t.co/5rzBN0qrpd — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm grateful for organizations like @MiraclesForKids, an Irvine-based nonprofit that's been improving the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses for more than a decade. I recently volunteered to help assemble gift boxes for kids across California. https://t.co/Xlu9zziyjx — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

In January alone, Big Pharma hiked the prices for 80% of the most expensive drugs covered by Medicare Part D. My colleagues and I want answers on behalf of every taxpayer in this country. https://t.co/hHv1AmuRA8 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The cost of a three month supply of Revlimid, a cancer drug, increased by ~$3,600 in January 2022—even though this Big Pharma CEO couldn't justify price hikes on the medicine when I asked about it in 2020. This week, my colleagues and I wrote to @PhRMA demanding an explanation. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The federal government also must act swiftly when there are credible reports of veterans getting sick from toxic exposure while serving our country. I'm pushing the @CDCEnvironment to investigate the contaminated drinking water at Fort Ord ⬇️ https://t.co/5VLvS3QdDg — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We have a duty to do right by our servicemembers. Today, I proudly joined my House colleagues in passing bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service to file disability claims and get the medical care they need. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We are running out of time to take meaningful action to curb the climate crisis. The longer we wait, the more costly the damage—from extreme weather disasters, food and water shortages, and more—will be. I'm proud to have received a 100% voting record from @LCVoters. https://t.co/1gmuzZTK3o — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We're in the middle of a youth mental health crisis. My bill to hold insurance companies accountable for covering mental health services was signed into law, but there's still more work to be done to get care to families, including our youngest Americans. https://t.co/OghBR0aQAD — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Caring for our children's mental health is key to raising the next generation. I'm proud Orange County schools are using American Rescue Plan resources to prioritize students' mental health needs. Their methods should be a model for the rest of the nation. #TeenMentalHealthDay https://t.co/kzbTTXTgwq — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Despite sky-high earnings, Big Insurance reduced coverage for patients—slashing reimbursement rates and booting doctors from their networks—in the middle of the pandemic. Today, I'm reintroducing legislation to bar such abuse. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I spoke about Nazy on the House floor today. WATCH: https://t.co/dAS2bcilHX — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

My guest to tonight's State of the Union is Nazy, an Irvine resident, child care provider, and small business owner. A single parent herself, Nazy inspired me by successfully running her business and raising two terrific daughters. https://t.co/kJFflTdvpB — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I was heartened to hear President Biden recognize that Americans families need help with skyrocketing costs. He outlined a strong and clear plan to lower expenses on child care, prescription drugs, and mental health care. I echo the President’s sentiment: lower costs, not wages. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The U.S. exploded the equivalent of 1.6 Hiroshima bombs every day for 12 years in the Marshall Islands. We used the Marshallese as guinea pigs to test the effects of radiation, and turned ancestral lands into dumping grounds. We have to make this right. https://t.co/aI06cDcKMz — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Addressing our nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands is a moral and national security imperative. Today, @maziehirono, @SenMarkey, and I introduced a resolution to formally apologize for the 67 nuclear tests the U.S. conducted there during the Cold War. https://t.co/pd1y5y8fi8 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Irvine resident Nazy Shahbazian, my guest to the State of the Union, is an exemplar of the compassion and resilience that child care providers and small business owners showed during the pandemic. I honored her on the House floor ⤵ https://t.co/3HmI0E04w0 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Celebrating the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans, reckoning with our past, and reflecting on the ongoing fight for justice cannot be limited to just one month. It is on all of us to continue pressing for equity, during #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Mega-mergers in the health care industry drive up costs, reduce choices for patients, and harm health care workers. This is a welcome move by the @TheJusticeDept to prevent a health care giant from gaining a monopoly on an important patient service. https://t.co/R1JCpG29mR — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The @DeptVetAffairs partly relies on a decades-old assessment of the drinking water at Fort Ord to deny disability claims for Americans who were stationed there. We must honor our commitment to our servicemembers and reinvestigate, especially given new advancements in technology. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Hundreds of veterans and their families have developed rare blood cancers and other diseases since they were stationed at Fort Ord, California. @RepJimmyPanetta and I are demanding @CDCEnvironment investigate the contaminated drinking water at this Superfund Site immediately. https://t.co/OVdCdd9NYi — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Orange County is home to stellar public schools that are at the forefront of innovation. I recently toured the construction site for @UCIrvine's expansion of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences—the first public pharmacy school in our area. https://t.co/1k8zwTG3nE — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Together with partners and allies, we must support Ukraine, hold Russia accountable, and be prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need. I will work with colleagues in Congress and with the Administration to respond swiftly. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

It is a dark time, for the people of Ukraine and for our global peace and security. The United States must stand steadfast against Russian authoritarianism and unprovoked aggression. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Congress has a duty to perform meaningful oversight of @DeptofDefense. The Pentagon recently stopped disclosing details on its multi-billion-dollar weapons program to the public. My colleagues and I are demanding answers on behalf of every U.S. taxpayer ⬇️ https://t.co/a2LHZvDwv4 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Child care policy is economic policy. The lack of affordable options is forcing parents to drop out of the labor force, and that's making it difficult for businesses that need workers. #CareCantWait https://t.co/geREhtEaeE — PolitiTweet.org