Tuesday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) announced his cosponsorship of the bipartisan, bicameral Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act. The bill would create a national film tax credit to bring film and television production, and the crew, trades and small-business jobs that come with it, back to the United States. “Our region is at the heart of film and television ...

Thursday, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), Vince Fong (R-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced legislation honoring the 50th anniversary of the rollout of the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the first orbiter built for NASA’s space shuttle program. Enterprise debuted from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California, on Sept. 17, 1976. Rep. Whitesides’ resolution also highlights ...

Tuesday, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA), who represents California’s 27th District, announced the premiere episode of “Capitol Heat,” a new video series that puts elected officials in the hot seat – literally. Each episode pairs an escalating lineup of spicy food with an escalating set of questions, ranging from personal stories to pressing policy issues. “Trust in Congress is at an ...

On Monday, Representative George Whitesides joined members of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency to announce a new $1 million federal investment that will help remove dangerous PFAS chemicals from the community’s drinking water. PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are unhealthy toxins that exist in the groundwater supply and can cause major health problems if not properly treated. Rep. Whitesides stated ...

This week, Rep. George Whitesides’ bill to use advanced technology in wildfire-prone areas unanimously passed the U.S. House.  The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act will allow NASA to deploy aircraft and aviation technology to research and monitor at-risk regions across the country and make sure that manned and unmanned aerial assets are coordinating safely during wildfires.  “I ...

After securing funds for law enforcement and public safety initiatives in January, Representative George Whitesides presented the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station with a $1 million check to fund a new mobile command center. The federal investment aims to enhance the station’s ability to respond to emergencies across the Santa Clarita Valley.  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Captain Brandon Barclay ...

The longest government shutdown in U.S. History ended Wednesday after the House passed a final bill, but what did it cost the nation, and what did Santa Clarita’s Congressman George Whitesides do to fight for the nation? During the government shutdown, Rep. Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, said he advocated to keep federal employees paid and protect health care for millions when ...

Thursday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the FireGuard program, which utilizes Department of Defense satellites to detect wildfires and distribute information to firefighting efforts on the ground. “Regions like mine understand the existential threat of wildfires, and the need to use every tool at our disposal to detect, track, and prevent fires before they start,” ...

Wednesday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) wrote to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent over the planned September 30th closure of the Santa Clarita IRS Post of Duty Office, raising questions about the impact the closure will have on the local community’s access to critical services. “Closing the Santa Clarita IRS Post of Duty Office will leave more than 740,000 taxpayers in ...

Tuesday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) announced he is hosting a Military Service Academy night for students, parents, educators, and other interested parties in California’s 27th Congressional District on Wednesday, August 27th at 5:30 PM. Participants can register for Rep. Whitesides’ Military Service Academy Night here. Interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy? Join our team for Service Academy Night on ...