George Whitesides
Centrist
Democrat
House Representative
California - District 27
Current Position: US House Representative CA-27
Running For: House Representative - District 27
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For protecting Social Security and Medicare
- For expanding the SALT deduction to cut middle class taxes
- Against the Republican budget that would cut Medicaid, reduce food assistance, and defund scientific research
- For co-sponsoring the bipartisan DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act to advance space exploration
Business & Labor
- For responsible cryptocurrency regulations that protect consumers while fostering innovation
Environment
- For an 'all-of-the-above' energy plan to reduce gas and energy prices
- For co-sponsoring the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act to improve forest management and fire prevention
Civil Rights
- For codifying Roe v. Wade and comprehensive reproductive healthcare access; cosponsor of Women's Health Protection Act
Voting Rights & Democracy
- For banning congressional stock trading and eliminating conflicts of interest for government officials
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For securing the border with advanced technology, more border patrol agents, immigration judges, and physical infrastructure where needed
- For comprehensive immigration system reform while maintaining America's history as a nation of immigrants
Public Safety
- For increased federal funding for local law enforcement technology and public safety enhancement