George Whitesides

Rep. Whitesides Pushes for a National Film Tax Credit to Bring Production Jobs Back to Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) announced his cosponsorship of the bipartisan, bicameral Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children from Human-Like Chatbots WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), Mike Kennedy (R-UT), Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) introduced the Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act. This…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Enterprise Rollout in the Antelope Valley WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), Vince Fong (R-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced…

ICYMI: Rep. Whitesides Calls for Industry-Wide “Safety Stand-Down” on Frontier AI Development in Washington Post Op-ed WASHINGTON, D.C. In case you missed it, in a new op-ed published in The Washington Post, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA), a member of the House Science, Space and Technology…

Reps. George Whitesides, Maria Salazar, and Don Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors From Wire Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Reps. George Whitesides (CA-27), Maria Salazar (FL-27), and Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Elders from Wire Fraud Act, legislation that…

CALAMITY DOES NOT PAUSE FOR CAMPAIGNS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5482-H5483] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Risk of Superintelligent AI by Monitoring Self-Improving AI Systems WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA) and Pat Harrigan (R-NC) introduced the Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act, bipartisan legislation to reduce the risk of…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Protect the Antelope Valley by Stopping the Dumping of Sexually Violent Predators in Rural Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced the Stop Predator Dumping Act, legislation that would protect rural communities by…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Investigate Insider Trading Within the Department of Defense, Urges Prediction Markets to Crack Down on Harmful Practice WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), Don Bacon (R-NE) and Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced the bipartisan No…

Reps. Whitesides, Houlahan, Haridopolos Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Military Readiness for Natural Disasters WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Reps. George Whitesides, Chrissy Houlahan, and Mike Haridopolos introduced the bipartisan Military Readiness Through Resilient Lands Act, legislation that…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Combat Wildfires and Improve Readiness WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) joined Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Rep. Angie Craig…

Reps. Whitesides, McClain-Delaney, and Salinas Introduce Bill to Help Study Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Reps. George Whitesides (CA-27), April McClain-Delaney (MD-06), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Understanding AI in the Classroom Act. The…

Reps. Whitesides and Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan PILOT Act to Expand Job Opportunities for Local Civilian Pilots and Engineers WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the bipartisan PILOT (Providing Increased Local Opportunities for Test-pilots)…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Major Bipartisan Bill to Lower Energy Costs, Modernize the Grid, and Reduce Wildfire Risk The Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act would speed deployment of advanced conductors on existing power line corridors, getting cheaper energy to consumers faster.…

Reps. Whitesides and Latta, Sens. Schiff and Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat AI Distillation and Other Attacks to National Security Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives George Whitesides (D-Calif.-27) and Bob Latta (R-Ohio-5) and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jim Banks…

Reps. Whitesides, Harrigan, McClain Delaney, Haridopolos Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Parental Controls Across Kids’ Devices TOTAL Screen Time Act would direct NIST to develop a single, interoperable standard so parents no longer have to manage screen time limits app-by-app and…

Rep. George Whitesides Calls on President to Immediately Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill to Lower Costs, Increase Affordable Housing Supply The 21st Century Road to Housing Act – which already passed the House and Senate – would increase the housing supply and lower costs for American families.…

KHTS: Whitesides Calls On President To Immediately Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill To Lower Costs, Increase Affordable Housing Supply KHTS News Release On Wednesday, Rep. George Whitesides called on President Trump to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a substantial bipartisan housing package…

Reps. George Whitesides, Sean Casten, and Mike Levin Introduce Bill to Provide Climate Finance to Countries in the Global South While Reducing Debt Today, Reps. George Whitesides, Sean Casten, and Mike Levin introduced the Global Climate Resilience Act, legislation that would create a new…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan “Wildfire Response Modernization Act” to Significantly Expand Wildfire Detection Capabilities Nationwide The legislation would allow the FireGuard program to access commercial and non-profit wildfire satellite data for the first time ever, ensuring continuous…

KHTS: Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan ‘Wildfire Response Modernization Act’ To Expand Wildfire Detection Capabilities Nationwide KHTS News Release Monday, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Response Modernization Act alongside Reps. Lance Gooden (R-TX), John…

KHTS: Representatives George Whitesides, Vince Fong Honor Victims Of Edwards Air Force Base Crash KHTS News Release A fatal crash occurred Monday, June 15th, at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, killing the crew members on board. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission and was…

WATCH: Rep. Whitesides Leads Moment of Silence for Victims of Edwards Air Force Base Crash WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. George Whitesides (D-Santa Clarita) led the House of Representatives in a moment of silence with Rep. Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) to pay tribute to the eight men who lost their…

REMEMBERING EIGHT INDIVIDUALS LOST IN B-52 STRATOFORTRESS CRASH AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H4193] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Reps. George Whitesides, Jay Obernolte Introduce the “Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act” to Improve Transportation Infrastructure During Natural Disasters WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA-27) and Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduced the Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act,…

Rep. Whitesides Secures Investments for Local Workforce and Defense Industry, Pushes Government Oversight in Defense Authorization Bill The Congressman brings millions back to his district’s aerospace and defense companies, securing thousands of local jobs

Rep. George Whitesides Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition SANTA CLARITA, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, themed “The Future I Want to See.” The following students were selected for their exceptional work:…

Rep. George Whitesides Leads Send-Off Ceremony for 2026 Military Service Academy Appointees LANCASTER, CA This weekend, Rep. George Whitesides celebrated the students across California’s 27th District who received appointments to Military Service Academies and Preparatory Schools with a send-off…

Rep. George Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veteran Scam Victims This bill would create a non-profit organization focused on supporting veterans and their beneficiaries who fall victim to scams WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27), Rep. Jefferson Shreve…

On National Scam Survivor Day, Rep. Whitesides Leads Survivors, Advocates, and Members to Push for Action on Scams WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) marked National Scam Survivor Day by bringing together survivors who have been personally targeted by fraud, the internet s most…

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND THE COPS REAUTHORIZATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3470] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces National Bill to Restore Full Funding for Local Law Enforcement Hiring Program The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funding bill has supported hiring for 140,000 officers nationwide. The program has not been fully authorized since 2009. WASHINGTON,…

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Protect the Santa Clarita Valley from Mining Impacts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides introduced the Containing Effects of Mining Extraction (CEMEx) Act, which would address the potential harms caused by large-scale mining operations near…

Rep. Whitesides Leads Roundtable With Local Business Leaders to Highlight Economic Growth in Santa Clarita SANTA CLARITA, CA – This week, Rep. George Whitesides led a business roundtable with BizFed, which represents over 240 businesses across Los Angeles County. Rep. Whitesides heard from local…

Rep. Whitesides Announces Over $1 Million Investment for Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Santa Clarita SANTA CLARITA, CA – Yesterday, Representative George Whitesides announced a $1.2 million federal investment into Santa Clarita roads and intersections that he was able to secure in…

HONORING ARTEMIS II Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H3326] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ARTEMIS II…

Reps. Whitesides, Houlahan Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created by Anthropic Supply Chain Designation Members urge DoD to re-engage with Anthropic, establish access to AI-powered cybersecurity tools as adversaries close the gap WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George…

Rep. Whitesides Leads Roundtable on Student Mental Health With Antelope Valley Educators and Counselors LANCASTER, CA Yesterday, Rep. George Whitesides joined a roundtable at Lancaster High School with Antelope Valley Union High School District Superintendent Gregory Nehen and local educators,…

Rep. Whitesides Announces $1 Million Federal Investment to Improve Drinking Water Safety in Santa Clarita Valley SANTA CLARITA, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides joined members of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency to announce a new federal investment that will remove dangerous PFAS chemicals…

Rep. Whitesides Condemns the President’s Anti-Science Budget Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) released the following statement in response to the release of the President’s FY27 Budget Request for scientific agencies across the United States: “The President’s…

Rep. Whitesides Honors Santa Clarita in Annual Congressional Hockey Challenge, Raises Money for Charity WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides participated in the annual Congressional Hockey Challenge, which pits federal lawmakers and congressional staff from across the political spectrum…

Rep. Whitesides Leads Robust Funding Effort for Earthquake Safety System WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides led a bipartisan effort to push federal appropriators to fully fund the construction, operation, and maintenance of the nation’s only public Earthquake Early Warning System…

HONORING THE LIFE OF MIKE MELVILL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2686] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Rep. Whitesides Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides announced his office is accepting applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Each year, high school students from across the country have the opportunity to submit original…

Rep. George Whitesides Urges Safeguards and Oversight Following Reports of Pentagon AI Ultimatum WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27), a member of the House Armed Services Committee,sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth following reports that the Pentagon…

Rep. Whitesides’ Bill to Use Advanced Technology on Wildfire Prevention Passes U.S. House The ACERO Act would allow NASA to use aircraft and aviation tech to address wildfire-prone areas WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, Rep. George Whitesides’ bill to use advanced technology in wildfire-prone areas…

Rep. George Whitesides Announces Antelope Valley College President As State of the Union Guest WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) announced that he will be joined by Dr. Jennifer Zellet, President of Antelope Valley College, at the State of the Union. Dr. Zellet has been the…

ICYMI: Rep. Whitesides Announces $1 Million Federal Investment into Local Law Enforcement at Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station SANTA CLARITA, CA – In case you missed it, this week, Rep. George Whitesides joined the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to announce key funding with Captain…

WATCH HERE: Rep. George Whitesides Honors Santa Clarita Lady Flyers for Championship Win After Tragic Crash WASHINGTON D.C. – Today on the House Floor, Rep. George Whitesides paid tribute to the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers, a twelve and under girls hockey team involved in a tragic accident last…

SANTA CLARITA LADY FLYERS TRAGEDY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…