Press Releases
SANTA CLARITA, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) wrote to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent over the planned September 30th closure of the Santa Clarita IRS Post of Duty Office, raising questions about the impact the closure will have on the local community’s access to critical services.
SANTA CLARITA, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) announced he is hosting a Military Service Academy night for students, parents, educators, and other interested parties in California’s 27th Congressional District on Wednesday, August 27th at 5:30 PM.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced the Statistical Agency Integrity and Independence Act, legislation designed to protect and uphold the impartiality of key federal statistical agencies and ensure they are able to deliver unbiased information to the American people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.