CA · DISTRICT 27

George Whitesides

DemocratCaliforniaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 5

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (5)Campaign (5)

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Energy & environment

Reduce wildfire risks and support fire response

AI-assisted summary

George says he is working to reduce wildfire risks by reducing fuels in wildland areas, increasing resources for firefighters, and using technology to detect and track fires faster. He also supports making fire-resistant home improvements easier for families and investing in wildfire prevention and response.

Context: The passage does not specify funding amounts, implementation details, or how home-improvement rules would change.

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Education Healthcare

Protect teens online and address mental health

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George supports a multi-part approach to teen mental health and online safety. It includes research into social media’s effects on adolescents, work with technology companies to develop online safety measures, and digital literacy programs in schools to help students navigate online risks, including cyberbullying and deepfake imagery.

Context: The passage does not specify particular safety requirements for technology companies or details of the school programs.

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Housing

Increase access to affordable housing

AI-assisted summary

George supports public and private investment in affordable housing and says the district needs enough housing to serve residents. He also calls for cutting taxes for homeowners and cracking down on predatory landlords, with the goal of expanding access to safe, stable housing in mixed-income neighborhoods.

Context: The passage does not specify the tax changes, landlord rules, or housing program details.

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Immigration

Improve border security and immigration processing

AI-assisted summary

George says he will work across party lines to improve border security and the immigration system. His proposed measures include investing in advanced border technology, hiring more Border Patrol agents and immigration judges, upgrading ports of entry, and building physical infrastructure where it makes sense.

Context: The passage does not specify the scale or location of the proposed infrastructure.

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Government & elections

Ban congressional stock trading

AI-assisted summary

George supports banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office. He says he is leading the effort for a ban and sold his own individual stock holdings after taking office to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

Context: The passage does not specify the proposed ban’s details or exceptions.