This bill would create a non-profit organization focused on supporting veterans and their beneficiaries who fall victim to scams WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27), Rep....
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On National Scam Survivor Day, Rep. Whitesides Leads Survivors, Advocates, and Members to Push for Action on Scams
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) marked National Scam Survivor Day by bringing together survivors who have been personally targeted by...
Rep. Whitesides Introduces National Bill to Restore Full Funding for Local Law Enforcement Hiring Program
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funding bill has supported hiring for 140,000 officers nationwide. The program has not been fully authorized since 2009. WASHINGTON,...
Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Protect the Santa Clarita Valley from Mining Impacts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides introduced the Containing Effects of Mining Extraction (CEMEx) Act, which would address the potential harms caused by large-scale mining...
Rep. Whitesides Leads Roundtable With Local Business Leaders to Highlight Economic Growth in Santa Clarita
SANTA CLARITA, CA – This week, Rep. George Whitesides led a business roundtable with BizFed, which represents over 240 businesses across Los Angeles County....
Rep. Whitesides Announces Over $1 Million Investment for Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Santa Clarita
SANTA CLARITA, CA – Yesterday, Representative George Whitesides announced a $1.2 million federal investment into Santa Clarita roads and intersections that he was able to secure...
Reps. Whitesides, Houlahan Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created by Anthropic Supply Chain Designation
Members urge DoD to re-engage with Anthropic, establish access to AI-powered cybersecurity tools as adversaries close the gap WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George...
Rep. Whitesides Leads Roundtable on Student Mental Health With Antelope Valley Educators and Counselors
LANCASTER, CA - Yesterday, Rep. George Whitesides joined a roundtable at Lancaster High School with Antelope Valley Union High School District Superintendent Gregory Nehen and local...
Rep. Whitesides Announces $1 Million Federal Investment to Improve Drinking Water Safety in Santa Clarita Valley
SANTA CLARITA, CA - Today, Rep. George Whitesides joined members of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency to announce a new federal investment that will remove dangerous PFAS...
Rep. Whitesides Condemns the President’s Anti-Science Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) released the following statement in response to the release of the President’s FY27 Budget Request for scientific agencies across the...
Rep. Whitesides Honors Santa Clarita in Annual Congressional Hockey Challenge, Raises Money for Charity
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides participated in the annual Congressional Hockey Challenge, which pits federal lawmakers and congressional staff from across the...
Rep. Whitesides Leads Robust Funding Effort for Earthquake Safety System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides led a bipartisan effort to push federal appropriators to fully fund the construction, operation, and maintenance of the nation’s only...
Rep. Whitesides Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides announced his office is accepting applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Each year, high school students from across...
Rep. George Whitesides Urges Safeguards and Oversight Following Reports of Pentagon AI Ultimatum
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27), a member of the House Armed Services Committee,sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth...
Rep. Whitesides’ Bill to Use Advanced Technology on Wildfire Prevention Passes U.S. House
The ACERO Act would allow NASA to use aircraft and aviation tech to address wildfire-prone areas WASHINGTON D.C. - This week, Rep. George Whitesides’ bill to use advanced technology...
Rep. George Whitesides Announces Antelope Valley College President As State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) announced that he will be joined by Dr. Jennifer Zellet, President of Antelope Valley College, at the State of the Union....
ICYMI: Rep. Whitesides Announces $1 Million Federal Investment into Local Law Enforcement at Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
SANTA CLARITA, CA - In case you missed it, this week, Rep. George Whitesides joined the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to announce key funding with Captain Brandon Barclay, LA...
WATCH HERE: Rep. George Whitesides Honors Santa Clarita Lady Flyers for Championship Win After Tragic Crash
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today on the House Floor, Rep. George Whitesides paid tribute to the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers, a twelve and under girls hockey team involved in a tragic accident last month....
WATCH HERE: Rep. George Whitesides Testifies in Support of Veteran Housing Bill
View and download the full video here. WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides testified at the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in support of his new bill to provide greater...
Rep. George Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Transparency in Veterans’ Home Loan Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced a bill to improve transparency and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Program, which he...