Rep. Katie Porter

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

As working families struggle to make ends meet, Big Pharma executives “earn” multi-million dollar paychecks that are funded partly through price gouging. On Thursday, I confronted another CEO about his compensation. He struggled to justify it. (4/8) https://t.co/plhcWwYMxp — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

During a hearing last Wednesday, I called out a Big Pharma CEO for taking home a *half a million dollar bonus* just for tripling the price of a lifesaving cancer drug. In 2017, that same CEO made $13,000,000—or 200x more than the average American. (3/8) https://t.co/Bcm0ckQ5Nz — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

To me, hearings aren’t just a time to get information from witnesses, but also an opportunity to invite the American people into critical conversations happening in the halls of Congress. For many, the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs is a matter of life and death. (2/8) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm not afraid to stand up to corporate interests, especially when the health of Orange County families is on the line. That's why I've taken the fight to Big Pharma to lower prescription drug prices—and I'm not backing down. 🧵👇 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

@shoemakermike @LateNightSeth @henrymelcher @MichaelBennet This is high praise! Will you also tell my 3 kids that their mom is funny? 😬😭 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

TODAY: I’m hosting a town hall conversation with @unitedwayoc’s @BecksHeyhoeOCUW on tackling Orange County’s homelessness and housing affordability crisis, which has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us at 7 PM PT by visiting my Facebook page, /RepKatiePorter. https://t.co/CrcSNj8egi — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Last week, I used my whiteboard to expose how Big Pharma CEOs line their own pockets by jacking up the prices of lifesaving medications and forcing taxpayers to foot the bill through Medicare. I joined @chrislhayes to continue shining a light on this abusive practice ⬇️ https://t.co/gobTikcGVg — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Right now, the process for enrolling newborns in health coverage can be complicated and confusing, and new parents can be strapped with costly medical bills if they make a mistake. Last month, @HerreraBeutler and I introduced legislation to make it easier to get newborns covered. https://t.co/BOd3AfPbkN — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

That's why I introduced legislation—the Support Working Families Act—to make it easier for parents to get relief if their kids can't go to school or childcare because of COVID-19. More info 👇 https://t.co/H1yvAou2a2 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Even before this pandemic, women were disproportionately responsible for housework and caretaking responsibilities. The lack of childcare options is hitting women particularly hard during this time, and I'm concerned about how this will affect gender equality for years to come. https://t.co/9HIpjAFrQT — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Every American has the right to have their voice heard this election season. My colleagues and I recorded a special message detailing steps we all can take to defend our democracy and protect our vote in 2020 👇 https://t.co/2seJ3mVwtR — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I'm gratified that so many Americans are eager to get involved in the conversations I have in congressional hearings, especially when I use my whiteboard. ▶️⬇️ for an inside look on how I think about this tool when I'm getting ready to question witnesses. https://t.co/rqng4o3yY3 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

In June, my colleagues and I wrote to @SecAzar demanding transparency about the *billions of taxpayer dollars* that have been lent—interest-free—to health care companies backed by Wall Street. We never got a response, so we're following up. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

This is why Congress needs to do what our businesses, schools, and local governments have been doing since the start of this pandemic: ✅ protect our communities, ✅ adapt our institution, and ✅ finally move on from the flip phone tech era. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

That’s right, ladies. The library is open. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The only thing that can get between me and holding CEOs accountable? My reading glasses. 🤓 https://t.co/RL5bKUTvTW — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

MYTH: Big Pharma says their price hikes on life-saving medication pay for research MATH: This drug company spent nearly 3x more on stock buybacks than research To the tune of $28,600,000,000. https://t.co/2sRNPvyJwY — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I asked a Big Pharma CEO why his company's top 5 executives deserve to make more than $124,000,000. The best he could come up with? That's how much other price-gouging executives make. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I’m proud to represent Orange County, which is home to a vibrant Asian American community. To all celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chuseok, and Tsukimi tonight, I wish you peace, joy, and good health on this special occasion. https://t.co/2rZUSbtcTU — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

TODAY >> I asked a Big Pharma CEO to justify why his company raised the price of a lifesaving cancer drug by over $500 *per pill* since it first hit the market. He couldn’t answer. This same CEO made $13 MILLION in 2017— including a $500,000 bonus for this price hike. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Half a million dollars. That's the bonus a Big Pharma CEO got for hiking the price of ONE cancer treatment drug. How many patients lost their lives because they couldn't afford this medicine? Here's our conversation: https://t.co/mkke6y9tnw — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I will always stand up for democracy and human rights at home and abroad. I’m excited to join @LAReviewofBooks, @samuelmchu, @MaryKayMagistad, and @jwassers tomorrow night for an important discussion about Hong Kong. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

In July, @SenKamalaHarris and I wrote to the Administration demanding comprehensive guidance for schools on how to reopen safely. We never heard back. Meanwhile, the White House was focused on pressuring @CDCgov to downplay the risks of COVID-19 to kids. https://t.co/cebvXkxP8r — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Our office is committed to helping Orange County families cut through bureaucratic red tape. Last week, I took time to call community members that we helped get answers to from federal agencies. I was touched by what Maria, a mom from Lake Forest, had to say about our work 👇 https://t.co/dMupPfb9vX — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

On Friday, I joined @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom, @SenHJMitchell, @AsmMoniqueLimon, and consumer protection advocate Jay'Riah Thomas for the signing of A.B. 1864, which will better protect Californians from financial predators. Learn more about this landmark legislation ⬇️ https://t.co/yHhT325an3 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

If our country fails to address climate change, over half a million Californians will die prematurely in the next 50 years. This human cost is partially why the House passed a bill to stay in the Paris Agreement, which sits in the Senate. https://t.co/euoXeXH1Y9 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

For many in the Jewish community, Yom Kippur is a meaningful time to reflect inward and reorient oneself for the year ahead. To all those observing tonight and tomorrow—I wish you an easy fast and g’mar chatimah tovah. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The American people should have known about this. My Transparency in Executive Branch Officials’ Finances Act with @RepMaxRose would expand financial disclosure requirements for high-level officials, including the release of 5 years of tax returns from the President. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Today, on #NationalPublicLandsDay, I’m reflecting on how fortunate we are in Orange County to have beautiful public lands like Whiting Ranch and the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. If you’re planning to visit a park today, be sure to #recreateresponsibly! — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

I did the math, and there are exactly 0⃣ minutes that all three of my kids will be in school at the same time as they start part-time in-person learning. Alas, not even a color-coded spreadsheet could save me. — PolitiTweet.org