Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, our Orange County team hiked at the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. We got some fresh air and celebrated the beautiful parks we have here in our community. Happy #EarthDay! https://t.co/HYj717vUOD — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

It's bad enough that Big Oil poisons our planet; they shouldn't get taxpayer dollars to do it. As I had to explain to one of their lobbyists in a hearing, here are the facts: despite more than $15.2 billion in pandemic relief, the oil and gas industry laid off >100,000 Americans. https://t.co/m01BMK92hp — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

When I asked my 9-year-old daughter what she knew about our environment, she told me that the Earth is on fire and that made her angry. Today, I asked @GretaThunberg what words she could share with Betsy and all young people worried about the climate crisis. #EarthDay https://t.co/GfW5oN01ng — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The Trump Administration enacted a cruel ban on Muslim immigrants that ripped families apart. Today, I proudly voted for the #NoBanAct to prevent future presidents from creating similar policies rooted in prejudice and xenophobia. Hate has no place here. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

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Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Exxon claims to want to go green, but they don’t meaningfully invest in renewable energy. Yesterday, an industry leader tried to argue that smaller companies can just take the lead. Not good enough. Corporations that fueled the climate crisis should help fund solutions. https://t.co/xs6ZPxlEJN — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Millions of women have been forced out of the workforce, with many citing a lack of childcare. But this problem isn't new; it's just been intensified by the pandemic. We've never invested in families like other developed nations, and it's holding us back. https://t.co/F4JqfwVmJH — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, the courts delivered accountability in the case of George Floyd. Tomorrow and every day, our Congress must deliver policies that create a fair justice system that respects every individual and keeps them safe from police violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Read more about my legislation to crack down on Big Pharma's price gouging, which I reintroduced today alongside @RepUnderwood, @RepJasonCrow, and @RepBlumenauer ⬇️ https://t.co/6RFnmc2Nj9 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

While families struggle to pay for life-saving medication, Big Pharma execs take home multi-million dollar compensation packages—that they themselves can't justify. Today, I renewed my push to protect patients and recover taxpayer dollars from drug companies hiking prices. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Accountability is important in all aspects of our lives—from taking responsibility for photobombing Congressional questioning (looking at you, Luke!) to rooting out waste and fraud. At a hearing today, I advocated for my bill to protect the independence of government watchdogs. https://t.co/2NWf5IexN2 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, I'm signing on as an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal. Over the past few months, after conversations with environmental advocates and labor leaders, I worked with Congressional colleagues to strengthen pro-worker provisions in the legislation. 🌳🤝🔨 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Taxpayers lose $1 trillion or more each year to corporations cheating our tax code. Yes, trillion with a T. Orange County families play by the rules and pay their fair shares; corporations should have to, too. https://t.co/v75oJyywYl — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I’m so looking forward to this week’s telephone town hall, where I’ll be answering questions from Orange County families about my goals in Congress. I hope you’ll tune in! More info 👇👇 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

In Orange County, we know the importance of family. It’s heartbreaking that Korean Americans haven’t been able to contact loved ones in North Korea for ~70 years. I’m proudly backing a measure to encourage reunification of divided Korean-American families. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Roughly 1 in 4 fatal police encounters end the life of someone with mental illness. I’m continuing to fight for my legislation that empowers local governments to send trained healthcare first responders when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. https://t.co/s1PUk3gb1V — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Ms. Garner wasn’t a threat, but she was treated like one. We should send mental health professionals when someone is in a mental health crisis—not police. https://t.co/qI0qh5PXG6 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

More than 7 in 10 pet-owning women that seek refuge in domestic violence shelters report that their partner threatened, injured, or killed the family pet. As we begin Animal Violence Awareness Week, it’s critical we recognize how domestic violence and animal cruelty intersect. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The U.S. has a history of underdelivering for families, and it’s hurting our economy. Other countries have invested in childcare and paid leave, and that’s made their workforces stronger. We must do the same to remain globally competitive. https://t.co/XIBVfatLn1 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I use the same skills I relied on as an educator to do my job in Congress. Being a representative is all about learning—from community members, colleagues, and in hearings—and then sharing info back to the American people. I talked about this and more ⬇️ https://t.co/Z63w65g2rs — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

April is #DonateLifeMonth, a time to recognize those who donate organs to save the lives of others. I’m proud that this month, the Administration finalized a measure I’ve spent years advocating for that strengthens oversight of the organizations responsible for recovering organs. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

California is blessed with beautiful national parks, like Joshua Tree and Yosemite. Friendly reminder that entry to national parks is free tomorrow, April 17th, in celebration of National Park Week! I hope you’ll take advantage 🌳☀️ https://t.co/zG26orsH9S — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

In America today, a woman working full-time loses $400,000+ over her career to the gender pay gap. Women of color lose even more. This isn’t a women’s issue—it’s an economic one and it burdens our entire workforce. Today, I voted for legislation to bring us closer to #EqualPay. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Listening to and learning from members of our community are essential parts of being a representative. Our office has already hosted three town halls this year, but I’m thrilled to share that we’re holding our first telephone town hall of this Congress on WEDNESDAY. Details ⤵️ https://t.co/GdNjseWd4P — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

@c_deleo I would need two adolescent boys to listen to their mom to be able to set that up—a tall order. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

My kids have been great (most of the time) about the transition to work from home, but they can get a little hangry around lunchtime… 🙃🥪 Honestly, #relatable. It just goes to show how childcare is critical for parents to focus on their jobs—which boosts our economy for all. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

A healthy market depends on consumers being able to choose. That’s what Community Choice Energy is about: empowering families to decide if they’d like to power their homes with more renewable energy than what current monopolies are offering. More 👇 https://t.co/n0COQDHB0u — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Medicare fraud can cause heartbreaking harm to seniors and people with disabilities—not to mention the $60 billion/year this abuse costs taxpayers. Today, I urged my colleagues to strengthen support for the organizations that protect families from this fraud and abuse. https://t.co/vAr78Z6jZF — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I’m proud to share that today, my colleagues on @OversightDems unanimously voted to advance my bill to honor Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Friend, who took to the skies during World War II as one of our first African American military aviators. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Read more about my legislation, which would streamline research on natural disasters, including wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and more ⬇️ https://t.co/yUk68pS8Xc — PolitiTweet.org