Rep. George Whitesides
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U.S. Congressman, representing the Santa Clarita, Antelope, and N. San Fernando Valleys. Former NASA Chief of Staff. Proud father of 2. https://t.co/0l8Jcw121i
Joined December 2024
This goes beyond politics or policy. The United States has been entrusted with immense resources, and with that comes a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable. Cutting life-saving global health aid is already costing thousands of lives, including children, and risks
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Congratulations to the MathViz team, including Gautham Korrapati from Academy of the Canyons, for winning our App Challenge this year! They created an impressive AI-driven platform that makes learning math more engaging and accessible. Innovative tools like dynamic animations,
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Permitting reform is long overdue, and will be a necessary element of reimagining how we take on the challenges of this century. There were a number of positive reforms included in the SPEED Act that we voted on today, including limiting fully permitted projects from having
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Our demand is simple: bring the ACA tax credit extension to the House Floor for a vote so health care costs don’t skyrocket in the new year. The time is now to act, Speaker Johnson.
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Wishing everyone celebrating Hanukkah a season filled with light, reflection, and hope. May this time bring a meaningful and joyful holiday to all those observing.
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Over the weekend, I was honored to join our community at Lancaster Cemetery for @WreathsAcross, proud to be part of this national tradition of remembrance. We honored the veterans who served our nation, spoke their names, and reaffirmed our promise that they will never be
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I took to the House Floor to share the story of Mia Tretta, a survivor of both the Saugus High School and Brown University shootings, and to speak a hard truth: we are failing our children. We must do better for the next generation and pass common sense gun safety legislation
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In Congress, I am working to lower your costs and protect the Affordable Care Act tax credits, and now, we've reached enough signatures on our discharge petition to force a vote to extend the ACA credits for 3 years. If we fail to act, millions of Americans will see catastrophic
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Big thank you to everyone who stepped up at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Toy Drive in #QuartzHill, including BOBFM 103.9, KEPADRE 104.9 FM, and 100.9 THE Heat. Your generosity is helping spread joy this holiday season and shows the strength of our community. Events like this create
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Excluding COVID, the unemployment rate is at its highest in more than eight years. Young workers are being hit especially hard, with unemployment at 10.6 percent. Congress needs to be focused on job creation, not policies that cost working people jobs.
Breaking news: The U.S. labor market lost 41,000 jobs over October and November, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6 percent, the highest since 2021, underscoring concerns about the strength of the economy.
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It was a joy to attend the Palmdale Sparkling Season Parade this past weekend, hosted by the @PalmdaleSchools, the @PalmdaleCity, and the Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. From the festive floats to the smiling faces, grateful to help spread holiday cheer and
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Happy Birthday @santaclarita! Founded in 1987, the Santa Clarita Valley has become a figurehead for innovation, education, and success. It is an honor to serve as the SCV's representative in Congress 🇺🇸
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This week, I introduced new, bipartisan legislation that will help protect victims of scams and fraud. Stay tuned for more updates!
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In March, the President ripped union rights away from government workers. This week, we joined @RepGolden to successfully force a bipartisan vote to overturn this action and restore collective bargaining for around one million federal employees.
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Today, I introduced the bipartisan National Scam Prevention Coordination Act with @RepShreve, legislation that will crack down on fraud and scams across the country. Far too many Americans fall victim to scammers -- who are getting more sophisticated every day -- and right now
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA-27) and Rep. Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-6) introduced the National Scam Prevention Coordination Act, legislation that would establish an office in...
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SALVA hosted a community dinner and Toy Giveaway for Littlerock residents at the Keppel Union School District this week! My team was joined by the Keppel Board and superintendent, and got to listen to presentations and performances as families gear up for the holidays.
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LASD Palmdale has been all over the AV this week, sharing tips to stay safe this holiday season and collecting canned goods, clothes and toiletries for the community. My team was able to stop by a few of their events to share some of the federal resources we can offer!
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My team recognized outgoing Mayor Bill Miranda this week, who has been a great leader and partner as we work to serve Santa Clarita. Congrats to Laurene Weste who will become the next Mayor, and Patsy Ayala for being nominated and elected as the new Mayor Pro Tem. I look
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Read more about my visit to Meals on Wheels in Santa Clarita and all the important work they do in @KHTSRadio — thanks to Kevin MacDonald and the whole team for hosting me! https://t.co/6B6ZQnLI3A
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Representative George Whitesides visited the SCV Senior Center on Friday, presenting a check to supp...
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