Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Also expiring? A memorandum prohibiting evictions. Our country has long faced a housing affordability crisis that demands comprehensive, bold action. In the meantime, extending the memorandum is essential for reducing the spread of COVID-19. (3/5) https://t.co/VaR7gP5QBR — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We are facing unemployment numbers unlike anything in generations. If Congress does not act, as many as 13 million Americans—including gig workers, independent contractors, and the self-employed—will lose the aid that’s helping them make ends meet. (2/5) https://t.co/to3dqJ1wEy — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Absent action from the Senate, key COVID relief measures are set to expire at the end of the month, including expanded unemployment assistance, an eviction moratorium, and student loan forbearance. These are critical programs that millions of families rely on. 🧵⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Oversight isn't about the questions I have; it's about the answers the American people deserve. In my next term, I promise to keep bringing the receipts—and yes, the whiteboard. Here's a five-minute recap of my first two years (shout out my staff!) ⬇️ https://t.co/bf8erzt4Jb — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

In July, I wrote to @stevenmnuchin1 and @SecElaineChao directly about airlines using bailout funds to lobby for weaker consumer protections. I’ll continue fighting these absurd changes, which will hurt the public during an already challenging time. https://t.co/LecKEK5nxh — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Get this: @USDOT’s response to airlines using COVID relief funds for lobbying purposes is to… wait for it… give them exactly what they asked for. We're in the middle of a public health crisis—we should not be weakening protections for the flying public. https://t.co/cMJuALBfkQ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I was proud to help lead the effort to pass #HR1, the For the People Act, which would reduce the influence of dark money pouring into our political system from the fossil fuel industry and other special interests. I’ll keep pushing on this in the new Congress. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The American people, not wealthy donors and corporations, should guide our democracy. Even though most Americans want the government to do more to protect our environment, the fossil fuel industry is drowning out the public’s voice in Washington. @SenWhitehouse and I explain ⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month this November, I’m thinking about the millions of unrecognized caregivers that are supporting loved ones and family members throughout this pandemic. Thank you for your work, today and every day. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I’m proud of small businesses like Friends Café, which is using CARES funding to help distribute meals to seniors. In Congress, I’ll keep fighting for oversight so we can be confident relief funds are helping families & small businesses—not big corporations #SmallBusinessSaturday https://t.co/2MfqfvbFtG — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

November marks Military Families Appreciation Month. Military families are owed a debt of gratitude that must be met with action. I’m proud my provision to protect military families in private housing was signed into law, but more must be done to support these Americans. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Millions of Americans are experiencing food insecurity this holiday season. Today, I was proud to help distribute Thanksgiving meals and boxed food to Orange County families in need, and I’ll keep fighting in Congress to get direct help to families during this crisis. https://t.co/1MpCH65LO8 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, we recognize International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Here at home, we need the Senate to extend the Violence Against Women Act, which includes my amendment recognizing economic abuse as a form of domestic violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I’m committed to giving voice to Orange County families in Washington. I’m proud to share that so far, our office has introduced the most amendments made in order of any freshman, and the second most of anyone in this term! ▶️⬇️ to learn more! https://t.co/ppv1yI1FLV — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Orange County’s essential workers have gone above and beyond during this challenging time. On Saturday, I visited a few grocery stores in our community to distribute thank you notes our office has been collecting for workers on the frontlines of this pandemic. https://t.co/b065MPoq9S — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

We are in the middle of a public health emergency and economic recession. @OversightDems know that a smooth transition of power is essential to our recovery, so they’re insisting @GSAEmily brief Congressional leadership tomorrow. https://t.co/S8vpD2EfVg — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

GSA Administrator Emily Murphy was supposed to brief Congressional leadership today about why she’s obstructing a smooth transition of power. She refused to show up, and now she’s trying to send her deputy next week in her place. Enough. The American people deserve answers. https://t.co/5fuVfyRoZg — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I’m humbled and proud to share that on Friday, @CMSGov finalized the reforms I have been fighting for over the last year. Read more about the changes that will save thousands of lives ⬇️. (5/5) https://t.co/6kEUobdOAZ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

So @RepKarenBass and I followed up on behalf of the more than 110,000 Americans currently on the waitlist for a lifesaving transplant. In July, we wrote to @SecAzar and @SeemaCMS directly about the urgent need to crack down on OPOs. (4/5) https://t.co/8sE1CvYq82 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

But these contractors tried to fight back. They claimed @HHSGov should delay making changes until after the pandemic. This made no sense to @RepKarenBass and me, especially given the risks COVID poses to many patients in organ failure. (3/5) https://t.co/EhhycrJCXc — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Last October, I reached out to @HHSGov and @CMSGov about the lack of oversight and reporting requirements for these contractors, known as Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). Several weeks later, @CMSGov issued a proposed rule to hold OPOs accountable. (2/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Last year, @HHSGov found that more than half of the federal contractors responsible for transporting lifesaving organs were failing baseline performance measures, resulting in *thousands* of potential donations falling through the cracks and countless lives lost. (1/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Orange County has the best Registrar of Voters in the country. Mr. Kelley does his job professionally and doesn’t engage in partisan politics. @OCRegistrar is a model for how counties everywhere can make it easy for every eligible voter to cast a ballot. https://t.co/gH49blMklx — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The CARES Act is the largest stimulus package in American history, and there’s a real risk that money is going out the door with no strings attached because we lack aggressive, real-time oversight. The American people deserve to know their tax dollars are being spent effectively. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The CARES Act Congressional Oversight Commission was created *eight months ago* to monitor bailout money going to large corporations, and it still lacks a Chair. What’s more, the Trump Administration refuses to release comprehensive data on PPP loan recipients. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

It’s that simple. https://t.co/jKEjsAUFws — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I know from experience that being a new mom is never easy. Doing so in the middle of a pandemic can feel impossible. Today, @gillibrandny and I led a letter to Congressional leadership urging them to fully support a Maternal Mental Health Hotline ⤵️ https://t.co/JtdR94BUJr — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn at least 37 transgender or non-conforming Americans who had their lives taken this year. No one should be targeted for being who they are, and it’s on all of us to stand against hate and bigotry. #TDoR2020 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

By failing to implement consistent and thorough processes, @Facebook is allowing disinformation about our election systems to be shared with millions of Americans. Today, @CongressmanRaja and I wrote to Mark Zuckerberg directly about the urgent need for stronger enforcement. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

For months, @OversightDems have been urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to crack down on unsafe booster seats. Yesterday, @CongressmanRaja and I wrote to the head of @NHTSAgov demanding answers for why they’re still failing to protect our kids. — PolitiTweet.org