George Whitesides
U.S. Representative · CA-27 · Democrat
Statements and posts
99 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Rep. George Whitesides Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Announced winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition with theme about the future.
“It depicts a B-1B Lancer aircraft soaring through the skies of the Antelope Valley as a pair of native common ravens look on. The scene also includes another local native, the joshua tree, amid a carpet of flowering desert scrub brush commonly found here in the spring.”
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Rep. George Whitesides Leads Send-Off Ceremony for 2026 Military Service Academy Appointees
Held send-off ceremony for military service academy appointees from district.
“Today, we are thrilled to celebrate some of the best and brightest students who received appointments to our nation’s Service Academies. Getting to this point took hard-work, leadership, and a deep desire to serve our country”
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Rep. George Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veteran Scam Victims
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish foundation supporting veteran scam victims.
“After sacrificing their lives for our country, it is unconscionable that veterans and their beneficiaries have become the target of sophisticated scammers worldwide”
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Marked National Scam Survivor Day, pushing for legislative action against fraud.
“As scams become more sophisticated, and more devastating – especially with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence – it’s imperative that we bring the full weight of the government to meet this growing threat”
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Introduced bill to restore over $1 billion annually in federal funding for local law enforcement hiring through 2030.
“Supporting community-oriented law enforcement is essential to our area’s safety and I am proud to be leading legislation that will fully fund such a critical hiring program for local departments”
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Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Protect the Santa Clarita Valley from Mining Impacts
Introduced bill to establish federal standards for mining extraction projects.
“We expect a level of transparency when it comes to major developments and construction projects that will impact the surrounding community, and Santa Clarita residents deserve to know how their lives will be affected by Cemex’s proposed mining operation”
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Led business roundtable with local leaders to discuss economic growth and job creation.
“I spent a decade growing a business that created 700 jobs in our area, so I have firsthand experience with the potential, but also the challenges, facing business leaders across Northern LA County”
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Announced $1.2 million federal investment for traffic and pedestrian safety improvements in Santa Clarita.
“Bringing federal funding home for our area is my top priority, and I’ve consistently heard about the immediate need to address the roads and intersections in Santa Clarita”
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Demanded Pentagon explain cybersecurity gap from Anthropic supply chain restriction.
“American companies are building the most powerful cybersecurity tools in the world, and we’re blocking our own military from using them”
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Held roundtable with educators on student mental health and social media impacts.
“The firsthand insights and experiences of our front-line personnel—teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals—are invaluable.”
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Announced $1 million federal investment to remove PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
“Clean drinking water is a right, not a privilege, and every family in our community should feel confident that their water is safe and free from toxins”
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Rep. Whitesides Condemns the President’s Anti-Science Budget Proposal
Condemned president's anti-science budget proposal.
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Participated in Congressional Hockey Challenge fundraiser honoring Santa Clarita Lady Flyers.
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Rep. Whitesides Leads Robust Funding Effort for Earthquake Safety System
Led bipartisan effort to secure full federal funding for West Coast Earthquake Early Warning System.
“Every Californian understands the threat that even the smallest earthquakes can pose to communities and infrastructure, which is why I’m pushing my colleagues to fully fund the ShakeAlert system for the West Coast”
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Rep. Whitesides Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Led bipartisan effort for earthquake safety system funding and passed wildfire prevention technology bill.
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Rep. George Whitesides Urges Safeguards and Oversight Following Reports of Pentagon AI Ultimatum
Urged Defense Secretary to establish safeguards and oversight for Pentagon AI systems.
“AI has the potential to strengthen our national security and deliver extraordinary benefits across American life, but powerful technologies deployed without clear guardrails, transparency, and accountability risk eroding public trust and undermining the very democratic values we are trying to defend.”
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Rep. Whitesides’ Bill to Use Advanced Technology on Wildfire Prevention Passes U.S. House
Passed Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act to deploy NASA technology for wildfire prevention.
“I came to Congress to address the wildfire crisis, and I’m proud that the ACERO Act – which I helped introduce in the Science Committee – will draw on the incredible potential that NASA technology has to make us safer and more informed”
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Rep. George Whitesides Announces Antelope Valley College President As State of the Union Guest
Announced Antelope Valley College President as State of the Union guest.
“I am honored to be joined by Dr. Jennifer Zellet at the State of the Union, and to shine a spotlight on the amazing resources our community colleges provide to students across the district”
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Announced $1 million federal investment in local law enforcement at Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
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Honored Santa Clarita Lady Flyers hockey team for championship win following tragic van accident.
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Introduced bill to strengthen transparency in VA Home Loan Program.
“Our veterans deserve to know that programs designed to help them access housing are actually working”
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WATCH HERE: Rep. George Whitesides Testifies in Support of Veteran Housing Bill
Testified in support of bill to increase VA Home Loan Program transparency.
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Secured $3 million for law enforcement and public safety initiatives in California.
“This year, I was proud to advocate for important community projects that will keep families in our area safe and supported”
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Demanded federal action on wildfire recovery one year after Southern California fires.
“One year after wildfires devastated Southern California, our communities are still rebuilding, and families have yet to return home”
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Rep. Whitesides Returns Over $15 Million to Constituents in 2025
Announced returning $15.4 million to constituents in first year in office through federal benefits assistance.
“It’s the honor of my life to represent our area in Congress, and my top priority this year was putting money back in the pockets of my constituents”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.