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July 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) led the California Congressional delegation in a moment of silence on the House floor to honor L.A. County Detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus, and William Osborn.

Issues: Congress

July 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act with Reps. Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Vince Fong (CA-20), and Lou Correa (CA-46). This bipartisan legislation will enhance NOAA’s ability to track and predict atmospheric rivers — massive storm systems that bring heavy precipitation and flooding to California.

Issues: Wildfires

July 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late last night, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) secured several key wins for California’s 27th District in the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bringing critical federal funding home that will help lower the cost of housing, create local jobs, support education and workforce development programs, and improve wildfire response capabilities. The Congressman also secured billions for local servicemembers and defense operations at U.S.

Issues: Congress

July 9, 2025

AGUA DULCE, CA – As temperatures in Southern California reach triple digits this week, Rep. George Whitesides is helping to lead a series of bills aimed at addressing the growing threat of extreme heat.

Issues: Education Health

July 3, 2025

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

June 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) spoke on the House Floor to raise the alarm on the Quartz Hill Post Office closure, the impact it would have on his constituents, and the unknown scope of contract postal unit (CPU) terminations across the country.

Issues: Congress

June 17, 2025

QUARTZ HILL, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) sounded the alarm on the potential closing of the Quartz Hill Post Office, demanding answers from Postmaster General David Steiner on the scope, reasoning, and impact of this decision.


June 4, 2025

SANTA CLARITA, CA – Rep. George Whitesides’ Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act gained additional momentum on Tuesday after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s motion of support for the bill.

Issues: Health

June 3, 2025

SANTA CLARITA, CA – On Sunday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) hosted a send-off ceremony at the College of the Canyons to recognize and honor the newest class of students appointed to the U.S. Service Academies from California’s 27th District. Surrounded by family, friends, and distinguished guests, the ceremony celebrated these exceptional young individuals for their commitment to serving our country.

Issues: Education

June 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides joined Val Verde Citizens for the Closure of Chiquita Canyon Landfill to meet with affected residents about the ongoing conditions surrounding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

Issues: Health