Economy

Issues Economy

Congressman George Whitesides is committed to building a strong local economy by lowering the cost of basic needs like food, housing, gas, child care, and health care, while also supporting small businesses, creating high-quality jobs, and investing in infrastructure that boosts regional competitiveness. 

In Congress, he’s fighting for practical solutions to lower costs and ease the burden of inflation — including cutting taxes for homeowners, lowering the cost of energy bills, and protecting vital programs like Social Security and Medicaid. His priority is ensuring economic security for families in his district.

Through business accelerator programs and smart development, he’ll work to attract new employers and expand opportunities across CA-27.

 

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More on Economy

Rep. George Whitesides Stands Against Harmful Budget that Cuts Medicaid, Hurts Local Hospitals, Raises Deficit
July 3, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides issued the following statement after voting against the harmful budget reconciliation package – now passed by both the House and the Senate – that imposes devastating cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which hundreds of thousands of families in California’s 27th District rely on to stay healthy, housed, and fed:

Issues: Congress Economy
Rep. George Whitesides Opposes Extreme Budget, Cites Direct Harm to Constituents
May 22, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides voted against the House Republican budget proposal that slashes Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that hundreds of thousands of his constituents rely on:

“I came to Washington to fight for families in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Antelope Valley, and the Northern San Fernando Valley, and I’m deeply disappointed by the passage of this reckless, harmful, and partisan budget bill in the House. 

Issues: Congress Economy Education Energy Health Veterans
Congressman George Whitesides Highlights Local Impact in Amendment to Reinstate Tax Credits for Hydrogen Hubs
May 21, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced a second amendment to the budget reconciliation process, to preserve tax credits for hydrogen hubs, citing the importance of local jobs and lower energy costs.

Issues: Congress Economy Energy
Congressman George Whitesides Introduces Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Amendment to the Upcoming Budget
May 21, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced an amendment to the budget reconciliation process that would ensure families affected by Chiquita Canyon Landfill are not unfairly taxed on the assistance they receive.

Issues: Congress Economy Health
Congressman George Whitesides to Speaker Johnson: “Bring Us Legislation that Lowers Costs, Delivers Jobs”
May 6, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides joined his freshman colleagues to implore House Speaker Mike Johnson to prioritize legislation that lowers costs for working families, creates good-paying jobs, and improves the quality of life for all Americans.

Issues: Congress Economy
Rep. Whitesides Votes Against Budget that Cuts Nearly $1 Trillion from Medicare
February 25, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) voted against a budget resolution which would decimate essential programs – such as Medicaid and SNAP – that children, working families, and seniors rely on. In California’s 27th District, that would mean threatening 240,698 individuals on Medicaid, including 98,000 children and 26,000 seniors, as well as 75,000 individuals who count on SNAP to put food on the table.

Issues: Congress Economy

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