Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

No kid should get less help from the child tax credit just because their parent isn't married. @RepPressley was raised by a single mom, and I'm a single parent to 3 great (most of the time) kids. Together, we're fighting to end this #SingleParentPenalty. https://t.co/bdJKruRrUp — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Orange County knows that we are strongest when we all do our part for our community. @MealsOnWheelsOC has been a lifeline for our older residents, especially during the pandemic. I was proud to help out with one of their meal distributions yesterday. 🧡 https://t.co/VAghIvtMQS — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

RT @DrLucyJones: After the disaster we pay attention, but before the disaster is when we can most effectively act. This National Natural Di… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Wildfires devastate California year after year, but no agency is responsible for conducting full reviews of these or other natural disasters. Learning from these events will keep families safe and save taxpayers money. This week, I am reintroducing my bill to do exactly that. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

As a longtime consumer advocate, I know that fraudsters try to take advantage of older adults, often because of the lack of protections in place. Today, I proudly backed a bipartisan bill to make it easier for older Americans to report and resolve instances of fraud. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The child tax credit is supposed to help cover the costs of raising a child, which is the same—if not higher—for single parents. It makes no sense that it's harder for kids raised by single parents to get help. I'm fighting to strike this #SingleParentPenalty from the tax code. https://t.co/zjevFloSKI — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Young people have as much a stake in our democracy as anyone else. They ought to be part of policy conversations on everything from climate change to taxes. I recently spoke with @ChapmanU students about the importance of getting involved. Thanks @ASP and @BridgeUSA_ for hosting! https://t.co/yR7bVqGCVY — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm looking forward to Thursday's virtual town hall, where I'll be taking questions from Orange County families about combatting the climate crisis, protecting public lands and waters, my work on @NRDems, and more. I hope you'll tune in! — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm outraged that health care giants may have used relief funds to get even bigger, which hurts patients and health care workers. I'm urging @FTC and @HHSGov to conduct a full review of where taxpayer dollars went. We need to hold these corporations accountable. https://t.co/BMH6qymAFo — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

In 2019, @SutterHealth agreed to settle a lawsuit for their anticompetitive behavior. Despite receiving $820+ million in pandemic relief, Sutter is now arguing that new policies that'll reduce their stranglehold on the local health care market should be delayed due to COVID. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

.@LifePointHealth got $1.5 billion to fight COVID, but they failed to isolate patients. This had tragic consequences in Wyoming, where a COVID patient with mental illness took the life of a senior. Meanwhile, LifePoint is closing in on a $2 billion deal to expand their business. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

After receiving $1 billion in CARES relief, @tenethealth bought 45 surgery centers instead of properly staffing ICUs and ERs during a pandemic. At one location, overwhelmed staff were forced to prop patients upright in chairs since there were no beds—not to mention no oxygen. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Congress provided billions to help health care workers fight COVID-19. Turns out, some health care systems may have used these taxpayer dollars to boost their bottom lines, rather than patient care and worker support. I'm calling them out ⬇️ (THREAD) https://t.co/SMCa6BoBg7 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The COVID-19 vaccine will protect kids and their family members who can’t get vaccinated. I took my sons to get their 1st doses at @EdwardsLifesci's clinic, which takes walk-ins and is located right in the heart of OC 👇 https://t.co/2KTCcu5qh2 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Skyrocketing drug prices are hurting patients and costing taxpayers. Millions of Americans don't take their medications as prescribed due to the price. For many, turning 65 can be a relief, since Medicare often covers the cost. Big Pharma blames R&D—but they're not being honest. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Big Pharma's business model often involves 1) scouring the market for profitable drugs created by small, innovative companies, 2) acquiring those companies so they don’t have to compete, and 3) jacking up the drug's price—all while blaming the cost of R&D. https://t.co/DnuZtLrOWb — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Tackling the sky-high costs of prescription drug prices requires a firm understanding of what's actually happening. Earlier this week, I confronted a Big Pharma CEO about the industry's lies about R&D so we can start focusing on real solutions for families. https://t.co/MlY6yKeTB6 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I asked the CEOs of @exxonmobil, @DevonEnergy, and EOG Resources to explain how they spent the billions they got in COVID relief to @NRDems, but all three refused to testify. I wonder why. 🤔🤔 I'll keep digging. https://t.co/AoJbw3uPW4 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The oil and gas industry got billions in COVID relief, but they refuse to share how they spent these taxpayer dollars. The American people deserve to know how this money was used, and policymakers need to know so we can make informed decisions in the future. https://t.co/DED1AvTDP7 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Fighting climate change can't wait. Lives, livelihoods, and our economy depend on how we respond to this crisis. Next week, I'm hosting a town hall on my work to protect public lands and our environment as Chair of @NRDems' Oversight Subcommittee. Details on how to join 👇 https://t.co/e3F2HUZFkc — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm tired of Big Pharma's lies about why prescriptions are so expensive. The truth is they spend billions more on stock buybacks to enrich shareholders than they do on research. As I told @lawrence, I'm not afraid to call out this corporate greed. https://t.co/3UeKndd8Mr — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

By putting more money in people’s pockets, student loan relief stimulates our economy. But ~2 million students are still ineligible simply because of the kind of loan they have. Today, I renewed my push to extend relief to those with Perkins loans. https://t.co/DGYCSlYJet — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

This is welcome news. I was proud to join over 130 House colleagues this week to urge President Biden to help negotiate a ceasefire. Now, we must do the work to maintain this truce, get humanitarian aid to those in need, and build toward lasting peace. https://t.co/G4QqU9qByU — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Earlier this year, I pressed @solarwinds' CEO about this massive breach that put our national security and critical infrastructure at risk. He... blamed an intern. Watch my questioning ⤵️ https://t.co/UeJExgYXOf — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We knew foreign hackers spied on US agencies—including @DeptofDefense and @USTreasury—without detection for over a year. Turns out, it was nearly two. It's clear we need stronger oversight of technology companies that are vital to national security. https://t.co/ywsDXhBqLq — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Kids ages 12+, get in the minivan—we're getting vaccinated! Last week, I took my sons to get their first doses of the Pfizer vaccine. We went to @EdwardsLifesci's clinic, which runs from 11 AM-7 PM every Wednesday through Friday and 9 AM-5 PM on Saturdays. No appointment needed. https://t.co/2KTCcun1FC — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

For many child survivors of abuse and neglect, Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem volunteers are the only adults standing up for them during a scary and difficult time. Today, I introduced a bipartisan measure to recognize these heroes. https://t.co/0gZpXmkNBb — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Orange County is home to one of the largest AAPI communities in the US. Today, I proudly voted for legislation to #StopAsianHate by expanding how hate crimes are reported, tracked, and prosecuted. I look forward to @POTUS signing this bill, which makes our communities safer. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Big Pharma says they need to charge astronomical prices to pay for research and development. Yet, the amount they spend on manipulating the market to enrich shareholders completely eclipses what's spent on R&D. Today, I confronted a CEO about the industry's lies, with visuals ⤵️ https://t.co/c3jSLr0yVd — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

No one should fear discrimination for living their truth. Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia, or #IDAHOBIT, we recognize how the fight for equality is far from over, and it's on all of us to combat hate and bigotry. — PolitiTweet.org