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Katie Porter: “Congressman Jimmy Panetta and I want justice. So we urge the…”

Featuring: Katie Porter, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate California

Katie Porter's Legislative Achievements and Advocacy for Transparency in 2022

Published January 23, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:56

Hundreds of veterans and their families have developed rare blood cancers and other diseases since they were stationed at Fort Ord in California. Congressman Jimmy Panetta and I want justice. So we urge the CDC to reinvestigate the drinking water. I'm so grateful that the agency recently announced they're going to do just that. You can learn more about these legislative achievements and our other accomplishments, including hearings and constituent … (02:56–03:03)

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“I drafted legislation to recover taxpayer dollars from pharmaceutical companies that raise prices faster than the inflation rate. It's now…”
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“My House colleagues approved my legislation to crack down on big oil for hiking prices at the pump while earning record high profits.”
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“They also passed my legislation to streamline research on natural disasters, including wildfires and droughts.”
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“And my legislation to alleviate a dangerous shortage of federal firefighters by boosting pay and benefits.”
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“And my legislation to extend a key water conservation program that helps provide sustainable, clean water to families.”
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“And my legislation to better protect college students struggling with their mental health.”
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“And my legislation to close a loophole big insurance uses to refuse mental health coverage to firefighters, police, public school teachers…”
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“And my legislation to make it easier for state and local governments to send trained mental health professionals when 911 is called for a…”
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“I'm so grateful that the agency recently announced they're going to do just that.”
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