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. Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners From Santa Clarita
Announced 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners from California's 27th District.
“Congratulations to the MathViz team for their impressive AI-driven platform which will make learning math more engaging and accessible”
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Reps. George Whitesides, Jefferson Shreve Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud and Scams
Introduced legislation to establish a White House office coordinating national fraud and scam prevention strategy.
“Tens of thousands of Americans are scammed every day, and bad actors are only getting more sophisticated”
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Condemned health care cuts and government shutdown, pledged to donate salary to meals programs.
“In the midst of a national cost crisis, Republicans in Congress have made it clear they’re willing to shut down the government to protect massive health care cuts and tax breaks for billionaires”
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Rep. George Whitesides Joins Local Health Center to Highlight Federal Budget Threats
Visited health center to highlight federal budget cuts threatening Medicaid and ACA funding.
“I opposed the harmful budget bill in July because I knew how many of my constituents and local health care centers could be hurt by sweeping cuts to programs like Medicaid and the ACA, and my visit today underscores the urgency of protecting funding for these critical services”
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Rep. George Whitesides Pushes Bill to Lower Health Care Costs, Protect Medicaid and the ACA
Joined legislation to restore Medicaid protections and extend ACA premium tax credits.
“I’m fighting in Congress for lower health care costs and greater access to services, while the majority passed a budget that threatens health care for millions across the country, including hundreds of thousands of hardworking people I represent”
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ICYMI: Rep. George Whitesides: “Stock Trading Ban Needed in Congress”
Released statements on stock trading ban, budget, wildfire prevention, and Pentagon AI oversight.
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Introduced bipartisan bill requiring USPS transparency and public hearings before closing contract postal units.
“In my district, the Quartz Hill post office’s contract was abruptly terminated with no transparency or rationale provided”
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Rep. George Whitesides Leads Way to Legislation to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stocks
Joined bipartisan legislation to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
“I’ve always said it is unacceptable that members of Congress can trade individual stocks while in office, which is why I immediately followed through on my promise to divest all of my company-specific, publicly traded stock holdings”
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Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Wildfire Response
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize FireGuard satellite wildfire detection program.
“Regions like mine understand the existential threat of wildfires, and the need to use every tool at our disposal to detect, track, and prevent fires before they start”
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Rep. George Whitesides Raises Concerns Over Planned Santa Clarita IRS Office Closure
Wrote to IRS Commissioner opposing planned closure of Santa Clarita office.
“Closing the Santa Clarita IRS Post of Duty Office will leave more than 740,000 taxpayers in our area without direct access to critical services”
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Announced Military Service Academy information session for district students, parents, and educators.
“As a member of Congress, it’s my honor to nominate hardworking men and women from our district to the nation’s top Military Academies so they can begin their journey of service for our country”
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Introduced bill to protect independence of federal statistical agencies from political interference.
“American consumers and businesses deserve independent and impartial data that they can trust from their government, and statistical agencies must be able to deliver this fact-based data without fear of political retribution”
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WATCH: Rep. George Whitesides Honors Fallen LASD Sheriff’s Deputies on House Floor
Led moment of silence on House floor honoring three fallen Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies.
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Introduced bipartisan bill to enhance NOAA's atmospheric river forecasting capabilities.
“In Southern California, we’re no stranger to the threat of natural disasters, including atmospheric rivers”
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Secured federal funding for housing, jobs, education, wildfire response and defense operations in NDAA.
“As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am committed to advocating for the men and women working at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 and Lockheed’s Skunk Works, as well as the numerous servicemembers and civilians I represent who work at the Air Force 412th Test Wing and Edwards Air Force Base”
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Rep. Whitesides Rolls Out Legislative Package to Combat Excessive Heat During California Heat Wave
Rolled out legislative package to combat excessive heat during California heat wave.
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Voted against budget reconciliation package cutting Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
“I came to Congress to make life easier, and more affordable, for my constituents – and I’m ready to work with anyone, from either party, to make that happen. But this bill rips health care away from our neighbors and takes food off the tables of families who are already struggling with high costs.”
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WATCH: Rep. Whitesides Defends Quartz Hill Post Office on the House Floor
Spoke on House Floor opposing Quartz Hill Post Office closure and contract postal unit terminations.
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Demanded answers from Postmaster General on planned Quartz Hill Post Office closure.
“Closing a local, profitable post office that helps tens of thousands of my constituents is completely unacceptable, and will force Quartz Hill residents to travel to another city to access basic postal services, which will cost them time, money, and fuel”
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Announced L.A. County Board support for Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act.
“Thanks to Supervisor Barger and all the Supervisors who supported my bill to bring much needed tax relief to families impacted by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill”
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Rep. George Whitesides Honors New Service Academy Appointees in Send-Off Ceremony
Hosted send-off ceremony honoring service academy appointees from California's 27th District.
“Today, we send off some of the finest young people in our community, who have demonstrated not only academic excellence and athletic strength, but courage, discipline, and a deep sense of purpose”
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Rep. George Whitesides Visits Residents Impacted by Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Renews Push for Relief
Visited landfill-impacted residents and renewed push for tax relief and EPA investigation expansion.
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Rep. George Whitesides Introduces BRUSH Act to Improve Wildfire Resilience in Shrublands
Introduced bipartisan bill to improve wildfire resilience in shrubland ecosystems.
“The BRUSH Act is about bringing science, strategy, and support to the landscapes that need it most”
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Rep. George Whitesides Opposes Extreme Budget, Cites Direct Harm to Constituents
Whitesides opposed House Republican budget cutting Medicaid and SNAP.
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Introduced budget amendment to preserve tax credits for hydrogen hubs in California.
“California’s hydrogen hub network – with the flagship plant in Lancaster – has the potential to create thousands of jobs in our state while lowering families’ energy costs and adding billions to our economy”
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