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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

May 22, 2025

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. 


May 22, 2025

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.

Issues: Wildfires

May 21, 2025

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.


May 21, 2025

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.


May 12, 2025

SANTA CLARITA, CA – Today, Congressman George Whitesides announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. 

The following students were selected for their exceptional work:

Issues: Education

May 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman George Whitesides joined his colleagues to launch the bipartisan “Build America Caucus,” a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle dedicated to tackling some of the largest problems of today, including housing, infrastructure, and energy.

Issues: Congress Energy

May 6, 2025

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