Press Releases
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.
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.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides joined Rep. Dave Min to introduce the Building Resiliency and Understanding of Shrublands to Halt (BRUSH) Fires Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the growing threat of wildfires in shrubland ecosystems across the Western United States.