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Rep. George Whitesides

House Democrats

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Rep. George Whitesides

House Democrats

@Rep_Whitesides

U.S. Congressman, representing the Santa Clarita, Antelope, and N. San Fernando Valleys. Former NASA Chief of Staff. Proud father of 2.

whitesides.house.gov

Joined December 2024

Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
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My reaction to the President’s comments on Canada’s wildfires? We don’t solve a wildfire crisis by starting yet another trade war. We solve it by working with our neighbors, preparing our communities, and addressing the conditions, including climate change, that are making fires
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Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
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On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as the first humans to ever walk on the moon. Their example has inspired every generation since, and led many great Americans to reach new heights. In Congress, I'm proud to support the National Moon Landing Day
NASA History Office
@NASAhistory
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One giant leap for mankind History was made on July 20, 1969, when Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first to set foot on the Moon. For more than 5 decades, the total number of moonwalkers has remained at 12. NASA will change that with Artemis IV.
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 18
Great to see members of the AV Business Collective today, at their networking event at Baracoa! They do such important work bringing together local entrepreneurs and businesses to connect and network, helping grow economic opportunity across our region.
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 18
This morning I had the pleasure of attending @AsmJuanCarrillo’s backpack giveaway in Littlerock. It was so great seeing the community come together for a good cause. Thanks to everyone who came out and to Asm. Juan Carillo and Mary Jeters for organizing this wonderful event.
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 17
It’s time to pass Fix Our Forests Act through the Senate! This bipartisan legislation is so important, and would help communities across the country protect themselves from catastrophic wildfire.
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 17
The Artemis II crew went further into space than any human had gone before. They deserve honor and recognition for such an incredible achievement. That is why I introduced legislation that would give them the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress can bestow.
Effort in Congress would grant Artemis II astronauts rare honor: Exclusive
From usatoday.com
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 17
It was great meeting with Casey Cuney, a 2024 California Teacher of the Year who works at Valencia High School! Casey is a great teacher, helping his students navigate the powerful technologies that are expanding every day. He's seen first hand how those technologies can
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Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 17
We cannot grow reliant on memory chips made in China that would put our memory manufacturing base and supply chains at risk. As Apple and other U.S. tech companies seek to purchase memory from Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, including those with ties to the Chinese
Select Committee on China
@ChinaSelect
Jul 16
Chairman @RepMoolenaar and @Rep_Whitesides sent a letter to the Secretary of @CommerceGov Howard Lutnick urging him not to authorize American purchases of memory chips from Chinese companies.
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 17
You may not know this, but space is getting more crowded every year! With thousands more satellites headed to orbit, we need to make sure they can operate safely. During our @sciencedems hearing, I highlighted why improving space traffic coordination is so important. Preventing
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Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 17
Every day, my team works one-on-one with constituents to put hard-earned money back in their pockets. We help neighbors like Angela from Canyon Country, who finally received $2,098 per month in disability benefits and more than $84,000 in retroactive payments after years of
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 16
My team had the honor of attending Torch 11’s Memorial Service for the B52 crew at Edwards Air Force Base. I am grateful to everyone who organized this tribute to these heroes and for providing a meaningful opportunity for the community to come together in their grief and
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 15
Today, I introduced the bipartisan TOTAL Screen Time Act alongside @RepPatHarrigan, @RepAprilDelaney, and @RepHaridopolos to give parents a simpler way to manage their children's screen time across all of their devices. Parents shouldn’t have to juggle separate settings for
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 14
Proud to have brought home nearly $1 million for the Old Road Improvements Project in Santa Clarita! Team Whitesides joined the groundbreaking for the project, an investment that will make Santa Clarita's roads safer, ease traffic congestion, expand walking and biking access,
Rep. George Whitesides
@Rep_Whitesides
Jul 14
The best way to fight wildfires is to stop them from becoming catastrophic in the first place. New research from UC Davis reinforces that investing in wildfire prevention protects communities, saves taxpayer dollars, and makes our forests more resilient. I'll keep fighting for
Forest Fuel Treatments Reduce Wildfire Spread, Prevent $2.8 Billion in Damage
From ucdavis.edu