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Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
In June, I introduced the bipartisan Mental Health Parity Compliance Act to better enforce existing laws requiring mental health care be covered equally by insurance companies. It would also direct agencies to address patient complaints and report to Congress on noncompliance. — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which reminds us of the ongoing need to improve how we treat mental health. With suicide on the rise in nearly every state, we must match increasing awareness with concrete action to address our mental health crisis. — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
I’m thinking tonight of those who lost their lives in Odessa and Midland and the loved ones they left behind. It’s abundantly clear that we must take action to curb gun violence in this country. @senatemajldr allowing votes on HR8 and HR1112 would be a good start. — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
A lot of people are asking me to detail what I saw. I’m so glad people are staying engaged in this issue, so took some time to summarize my thoughts in a new thread here: https://t.co/rOpOUrpqF3 — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Many of you asked for more detail about my trip to the border this week, so I wanted to take time to share my thoug… https://t.co/JHzKMHKw3N
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Finally, I learned that I have more to learn. I’ll continue to engage these organizations, try to see more facilities, ask more questions, and push for better solutions. Everyone I encountered at the border deserves nothing less than Congress’ full attention on this. (18/18) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Longer ICE detention and fuller facilities increase the profits of these corporations but may hurt the public. That makes good oversight all the more important. (17/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Fifth, the Otay Mesa Detention Center is run by a for-profit contractor. As a Congressmember, I have a duty to make sure tax dollars are being spent appropriately. Detention should be used to increase public safety, not line the pockets of corporations. (16/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
One detainee I spoke to was a single mom working a good job as an office manager in OC for 10 years. She was paying taxes and caring for her kids. Now that she’s detained, she has two kids who are homeless in OC. And taxpayers are paying to surround her with security. (15/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Criteria for parole release are inconsistent across ICE detention centers, and judges are not regularly involved in this process. Fourth, many ICE detentions seem to run counter to public safety and good sense. (14/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Part of the reason for long detentions is that ICE decisions on parole are made by one person at each facility—something that surprised me as this is a hugely impactful decision. (13/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Third, ICE detention is often very long. Some detainees are in prison for over a year, which can cause a backlog of people in Border Patrol custody—and those facilities are not designed to house people for more than a day or two at most. (12/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
As an aside, Border Patrol agents find it challenging to keep kids in custody. They have compassion: one agent took time away from his family on Christmas to dress up as Santa for the kids at that facility. I met a 2-year old and 4-year old with their mom in a cell. (11/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Kids in CBP get screened with 24 hours by agents with EMT training, but these agents are burning out working long shifts with constant medical work. EMT training is not aimed at detecting illness or assessing chronic conditions; it is trauma training. (10/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Second, Border Patrol needs medical personnel and additional medical training. Adults in CBP custody aren’t getting screened by medical professionals at all, and when they get sick, sometimes entire facilities have to be shut down and decontaminated. (9/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
First, better technology will help secure the border. When I asked a border patrol agent if improved technology would help him do his job, he gave a clear yes. And he offered examples and illustrations from his two decades of work. (8/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Below are 6 takeaways I had on how Congress can and should act on to improve the situation at the border: (7/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
The openness and respect from the people on the ground, particularly the career Border Patrol agents, seems inconsistent with the apparent move by DHS leadership to deny congressional staff access to facilities. (6/ ) https://t.co/fSdJmmnOe2 — PolitiTweet.org
Oversight Committee @OversightDems
BREAKING: After Committee inspections of #DHS immigration facilities found serious problems, #DHS abruptly blocked… https://t.co/2cUi6aSSG8
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
I’m a big believer in accountability, and ICE employees and CBP officers seemed to support the oversight I was conducting. They spoke candidly with me, asked what else I would like to see, and allowed me to speak directly with detainees. (5/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
I personally spoke with immigration advocates, social workers, medical professionals, law enforcement officials, and detainees, including families and children. I am taking what I saw and learned firsthand to my constituents in CA and my colleagues in DC (4/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
What is happening in CA is different than in TX or AZ. These differences reflect geography, history, culture, resources, and other factors. My first observation to share: the “southern border” is not a monolithic static thing and our leaders need to see that. (3/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
I visited 3 facilities: the non-profit San Diego Rapid Response Network Migrant Shelter, the Otay Mesa ICE Detention Center, and the Chula Vista Border Patrol (CBP) Station. They interact with immigrants at different stages and were very different from each other. (2/ ) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Many of you asked for more detail about my trip to the border this week, so I wanted to take time to share my thoughts. (long but important thread) — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
@metmorgan @KKTreseder Thanks for saying hi! I really enjoyed our conversation this morning. — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Thank you to @RepJuanVargas for hosting @RepMikeLevin and me in your district! — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
When it comes to making policy, we've got to have a facts first approach. There's been a lot of talk about border security and immigration, but I wanted to see for myself what is going on. So today I toured a migrant shelter, an ICE detention center, and a border patrol station. https://t.co/FBv2TVd0nF — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
The fact is: both chambers of Congress have important constitutional roles in the legislative process, but inaction is not an option. @senatemajldr should start legislating and bring bills to the Senate floor for up or down votes. The American people deserve no less. #DoYourJob — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
As I said at my town hall on Saturday, if I only got out of bed on days I voted on something I thought would pass the Senate, I would have bedsores. https://t.co/qrCcrx9GrH — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
I was recently asked about the point of supporting legislation that will stall in the Senate. My answer: my job is not to appease Mitch McConnell. Whether it’s gun violence prevention or holding the President accountable, my duty is to do what’s right for the people of CA-45. — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
Campaigns for 2020 are heating up, but unless the President nominates another commissioner and the Senate confirms, our nation’s election watchdog will be unable to enforce campaign finance laws. This is another disaster for our democracy. https://t.co/aeAvttLLBw — PolitiTweet.org
Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter
RT @ICOI: Thank you to @RepKatiePorter and the hundreds of other fellow #CD45 community members who attended her district townhall today at… — PolitiTweet.org
