Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Absolutely. No parent should have to choose between making ends meet and taking care of their kids during a pandemic. I introduced legislation—the Support Working Families Act—to get help to parents who need to stay home because schools are closed due to COVID-19. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The goal of the Child Tax Credit is to help kids. Unless Congress takes action, some kids will get less help solely because of their parent’s marital status. As I told @KatyTurNBC, the #singleparentpenalty hurts kids. https://t.co/pDbX0NKND4 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The #SingleParentPenalty is a gender and racial equity issue—4/5 single parents are women and 2/3 are Black. Even though the pandemic is pushing women out of the workforce, the COVID relief bill makes it harder for single moms to get help. @RepPressley and I are fighting this. https://t.co/WbZ5nWEs3i — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Year after year, California experiences record wildfires. Homes are destroyed, lives are lost, and hearts are broken. Environmental protection can’t wait. I’m proud to have gotten a 100% score last year from @LCVoters, and I’ll keep fighting to protect our planet on @NRDems. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Year after year, California experiences record wildfires. Homes are destroyed, lives are lost, and hearts are broken. Environmental protection can’t wait. I’m proud to have gotten a 100% score last year from @LCVoters, and I’ll keep fighting to protect our planet on @NRCDems. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

My heart breaks reading about how Felicia and her two granddaughters are struggling to get by during the pandemic. The #SingleParentPenalty doesn’t just burden single parents and their kids—it unfairly harms all families who are headed by a solo caregiver. https://t.co/ssBJux6Fsb — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Childcare costs were skyrocketing long before the pandemic, but the mass exodus of women from the workforce—many of whom are citing childcare responsibilities—has made reducing the cost even more urgent. I spoke with @19thnews about what we can do ⬇️ https://t.co/kM4EsghvxE — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

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Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Dropping the #SingleParentPenalty would help more kids and target relief where it’s needed most, as 81% of single parents are women and 66% are Black. This is a crucial step since millions of women—especially women of color—are bearing the brunt of the pandemic’s economic pain. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Investing in childcare helps our economy by letting parents fully participate in our workforce. I’m glad the COVID relief bill expands the child tax credit, but as currently written, the bill makes it harder for single parents to get help. We must drop this #SingleParentPenalty. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The proposed child tax credit gives single parents less help than married parents, but this doesn’t make any sense. Most of us are responsible for 100% of childcare costs, 100% of the income needed to support our families, and 100% of housework. https://t.co/pRh5znRQaM — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Are you a single parent struggling to pay for childcare? Congress needs to hear from you. The COVID relief bill makes it *harder* for single parents to get help. @RepPressley and I are pushing back, and we want to amplify your voices. Tag your story with #SingleParentPenalty. https://t.co/JG1CP4eAZB — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

There’s no question that toxic chemicals known as DEHP are harmful to patients. Yet, over 60% of IV bags used in the US each year are made from these toxins. We’ve known about the damage DEHP can do for 2 DECADES, so @RepSusanWild and I are demanding @US_FDA finally take action. https://t.co/SbU0VUet3X — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am renewing my push to honor Orange County's very own Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Friend. A real trailblazer, he was one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen before he passed away two years ago. More about this hero ➡️ https://t.co/4qTr5Jkl11 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Reality check: there's no shortage of cheaters and liars for us to hold accountable. I'm excited to announce that my @NRDems colleagues have elected me to lead our Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Watch out, polluters. You'll be answering to the American people. 👩‍🏫 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The COVID relief bill gives single parents *less help* than married couples—even though single parents are solely responsible for housework, childcare, and their full-time jobs. TODAY, @RepPressley and are teaming up to talk about why the #singleparentpenalty must be dropped ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/zxM5QbOtiC — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

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Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I always thought my dirty dishes piled up and accumulating bacteria were the most dangerous thing in a Zoom background... 😳😳😳 #SafeStorage https://t.co/uveXvGfafu — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, @SenatorBennet and I led a letter to the Department of Education’s research arm—@IESResearch—urging them to take a close look at logistical issues when developing a plan to reverse the harm caused by virtual learning. We need to be proactive and not leave schools in limbo. https://t.co/b4CODRbg6T — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Our schools, kids, and teachers are under incredible stress due to the pandemic, so it’s no wonder that test scores are plummeting. As a mom and former teacher, this issue is close to my heart. The Administration needs to develop a detailed plan to get all kids back on track. https://t.co/MddxEI87Zz — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Before coming to Congress, I was a law professor studying families in bankruptcy. Time and again, I’d see financial futures devastated by medical debt—even though no one chooses to get sick. @SenJeffMerkley and I are pushing a bill to better protect patients ⤵️ https://t.co/6AbbOm1Xui — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

For too long, Wall Street bankers have exploited a loophole that allows them to be taxed at a lower rate than all other wage earners. @BillPascrell, @RepAndyLevin and I introduced legislation to end this corporate giveaway and promote tax fairness. https://t.co/46xdhHdoRN — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The pandemic has made childcare even more costly and led to billions in lost wages. Single parents bear those costs alone, but the COVID relief bill makes it harder for them to get help than their married counterparts. I’m calling on my colleagues to drop the #singleparentpenalty — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I’m deeply disturbed by the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans—including in Orange County—during the pandemic. It’s imperative we all denounce racism, combat disinformation, and pursue justice in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Read our office’s full report, which dives into data, features exclusive interviews, and offers solutions that would encourage more innovation and save more lives ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/kKtwxDtgyj — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Our scientists and biotech researchers are incredibly talented, so it’s essential we foster cultures that harness their potential—not destroy it. Our office released a report on how critical competition is to the pharma industry, and I chatted with @PodSaveAmerica about it. https://t.co/6Wzw2f2vie — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

As we celebrate #PresidentsDay, I’m thinking about what makes a real leader: speaking truth, pursuing justice, and helping future generations succeed. And I’m also reflecting on how true power doesn’t rest with the president (or Congress for that matter)—it belongs to the people. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

No student should be afraid of going to school. No parent should have to worry if their kid is safe in the classroom. My heart still breaks for the 17 lives taken in Parkland, their loved ones, and those who were there. Congress must stop putting the gun lobby before families. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Happy #ValentinesDay! -Team Porter https://t.co/HLrZEete5j — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

There’s no discount for being a single parent (trust me, I know). So, single parents shouldn’t face stricter income limitations than married parents in qualifying for the child tax credit. @RepPressley and I are urging @WaysMeansCmte to drop the #singleparentpenalty ⤵️ https://t.co/Ox7idPQvtA — PolitiTweet.org