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George Whitesides

U.S. House District 27

2026 California U.S. House District 27 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 California U.S. House District 27 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 27 · Democratic · Incumbent
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PO Box 221776 · Newhall, CA 91322

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NASA leadership

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Congressman Whitesides served as Chief of Staff at NASA during the Obama administration, where he led agency reforms that helped pave the way for America’s current leadership in space. For his contributions, he was awarded NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, the agency’s highest honor.

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Congressman Whitesides served as Chief of Staff at NASA during the Obama administration, where he led agency reforms that helped pave the way for America’s current leadership in space. For his contributions, he was awarded NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, the agency’s highest honor.

Virgin Galactic leadership

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Following his time at NASA, Congressman Whitesides became the first CEO of Virgin Galactic, an innovative aerospace company. Over the course of a decade, he created over 700 jobs in the Antelope Valley, transformed Virgin Galactic from a small team into a global aerospace firm, and oversaw the first woman to reach space aboard a commercial space vehicle.

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Following his time at NASA, Congressman Whitesides became the first CEO of Virgin Galactic, an innovative aerospace company. Over the course of a decade, he created over 700 jobs in the Antelope Valley, transformed Virgin Galactic from a small team into a global aerospace firm, and oversaw the first woman to reach space aboard a commercial space vehicle.

Regional economic and pandemic work

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Locally, Congressman Whitesides has demonstrated his economic and social leadership through positions on business development boards and task forces. He previously served on the board of AV EDGE (Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise), helping drive economic growth and opportunity in the region. He co-chaired the Antelope Valley COVID-19 Task Force, uniting NASA, industry, local government, and Antelope Valley College to support frontline medical workers — work that earned him NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal.

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Locally, Congressman Whitesides has demonstrated his economic and social leadership through positions on business development boards and task forces. He previously served on the board of AV EDGE (Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise), helping drive economic growth and opportunity in the region. He co-chaired the Antelope Valley COVID-19 Task Force, uniting NASA, industry, local government, and Antelope Valley College to support frontline medical workers — work that earned him NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal.

NASA awards

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Locally, Congressman Whitesides has demonstrated his economic and social leadership through positions on business development boards and task forces. He previously served on the board of AV EDGE (Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise), helping drive economic growth and opportunity in the region. He co-chaired the Antelope Valley COVID-19 Task Force, uniting NASA, industry, local government, and Antelope Valley College to support frontline medical workers — work that earned him NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal.

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Locally, Congressman Whitesides has demonstrated his economic and social leadership through positions on business development boards and task forces. He previously served on the board of AV EDGE (Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise), helping drive economic growth and opportunity in the region. He co-chaired the Antelope Valley COVID-19 Task Force, uniting NASA, industry, local government, and Antelope Valley College to support frontline medical workers — work that earned him NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal.

Wildfire nonprofit and research work

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George co-founded Megafire Action, the first organization dedicated to solving our nation’s megafire crisis. He also initiated Caltech’s Keck Institute workshop on “Detecting and Tracking Fires that Matter” in 2021 and is an advisor to several philanthropic efforts working to make wildfire a manageable challenge through innovation and science policy.

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George co-founded Megafire Action, the first organization dedicated to solving our nation’s megafire crisis. He also initiated Caltech’s Keck Institute workshop on “Detecting and Tracking Fires that Matter” in 2021 and is an advisor to several philanthropic efforts working to make wildfire a manageable challenge through innovation and science policy.

Education award

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George was awarded the Partners in Educational Excellence Award by the Antelope Valley Union High School District for his work supporting underprivileged students.

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George was awarded the Partners in Educational Excellence Award by the Antelope Valley Union High School District for his work supporting underprivileged students.

House committee service

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Rep. Whitesides serves as the Vice Ranking member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, bringing his extensive experience in science and aerospace to Congress. Having served as the Chief of Staff of NASA, the CEO of a prominent aerospace company, and the Executive Director of the National Space Society, he brings a unique perspective to committee work.

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Rep. Whitesides serves as the Vice Ranking member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, bringing his extensive experience in science and aerospace to Congress. Having served as the Chief of Staff of NASA, the CEO of a prominent aerospace company, and the Executive Director of the National Space Society, he brings a unique perspective to committee work.

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Protect Medicaid, nutrition and research

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But when the Republican majority advanced a budget that would cut Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of Californians, reduce food assistance for families already stretched thin, defund the scientific research that drives our local aerospace economy, and dramatically increase funding for ICE, George voted no.

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But when the Republican majority advanced a budget that would cut Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of Californians, reduce food assistance for families already stretched thin, defund the scientific research that drives our local aerospace economy, and dramatically increase funding for ICE, George voted no.

Expand local employment

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As the CEO of Virgin Galactic, George helped create hundreds of good, mortgage-paying jobs in our area. He knows firsthand how to harness this district’s diverse strengths to cultivate a thriving economy that benefits residents and businesses alike. Together, George knows we can grow local jobs and reduce the hours commuting down to Los Angeles, implement accelerator programs to support the development of small and mid-sized businesses in the district, and prioritize infrastructure projects to enhance our region’s competitiveness and attract new businesses.

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As the CEO of Virgin Galactic, George helped create hundreds of good, mortgage-paying jobs in our area. He knows firsthand how to harness this district’s diverse strengths to cultivate a thriving economy that benefits residents and businesses alike. Together, George knows we can grow local jobs and reduce the hours commuting down to Los Angeles, implement accelerator programs to support the development of small and mid-sized businesses in the district, and prioritize infrastructure projects to enhance our region’s competitiveness and attract new businesses.

Reduce household costs

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We’re all feeling the effects of inflation and higher costs of living. George is fighting day in and day out to lower your healthcare, housing, gas, and grocery bills. George has spent his career solving problems and has reached across the aisle to work on getting housing and fire insurance costs under control, cut taxes for homeowners, lower health care and prescription drug costs, invest in an all-of-the above energy plan to reduce gas and energy prices, cut taxes for the middle class by expanding the SALT deduction, and protect Social Security and Medicare.

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We’re all feeling the effects of inflation and higher costs of living. George is fighting day in and day out to lower your healthcare, housing, gas, and grocery bills. George has spent his career solving problems and has reached across the aisle to work on getting housing and fire insurance costs under control, cut taxes for homeowners, lower health care and prescription drug costs, invest in an all-of-the above energy plan to reduce gas and energy prices, cut taxes for the middle class by expanding the SALT deduction, and protect Social Security and Medicare.

Protect abortion access

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Everyone should have the right to make their own healthcare decisions, including those related to reproductive health and abortion access, free from government interference. George is a cosponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify Roe v. Wade, and supports access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services.

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Everyone should have the right to make their own healthcare decisions, including those related to reproductive health and abortion access, free from government interference. George is a cosponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify Roe v. Wade, and supports access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services.

Ban congressional stock trading

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George thinks that it is unacceptable that members of Congress can still trade individual stocks while in office – that’s why he is leading the charge to ban congressional stock trading. When he became a member of Congress, he was the first new member to get rid of any individual stock holdings, to remove even the potential for a conflict of interest. He is also working to ban government officials from betting on world events that they may have insider knowledge of, to make sure that elected officials are focused on representing their communities, not padding their own pockets.

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George thinks that it is unacceptable that members of Congress can still trade individual stocks while in office – that’s why he is leading the charge to ban congressional stock trading. When he became a member of Congress, he was the first new member to get rid of any individual stock holdings, to remove even the potential for a conflict of interest. He is also working to ban government officials from betting on world events that they may have insider knowledge of, to make sure that elected officials are focused on representing their communities, not padding their own pockets.

Invest in wildfire prevention

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From his first day in office, George has been fighting to protect our communities from catastrophic wildfires. He’s led the charge on reducing fuels in wildland areas, increasing resources for firefighters on the frontlines, and utilizing new technologies to detect and track fires faster. He’s also working to make it easier for families to undertake fire-resistant home improvements.

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From his first day in office, George has been fighting to protect our communities from catastrophic wildfires. He’s led the charge on reducing fuels in wildland areas, increasing resources for firefighters on the frontlines, and utilizing new technologies to detect and track fires faster. He’s also working to make it easier for families to undertake fire-resistant home improvements.

Support local policing

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George is grateful every day for the folks who work to protect our communities. In Congress, George has brought back millions in federal funding for local law enforcement, so they can invest in new technology and enhance public safety. By collaborating with local law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and stakeholders, we can develop tailored strategies that address the challenges facing the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and the San Fernando Valley, and create safer neighborhoods for all residents.

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George is grateful every day for the folks who work to protect our communities. In Congress, George has brought back millions in federal funding for local law enforcement, so they can invest in new technology and enhance public safety. By collaborating with local law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and stakeholders, we can develop tailored strategies that address the challenges facing the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and the San Fernando Valley, and create safer neighborhoods for all residents.

Improve border administration

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Our immigration system is broken. We need leaders in Congress who will put politics aside to actually fix the problem, not just play political games. That means finally securing our border with investments in advanced technology, hiring more border patrol agents and immigration judges, upgrading ports of entry, and building physical infrastructure where it makes sense. George has spent his career solving problems, and in Congress he will work with anyone – regardless of party – to improve border security and fix our immigration system in a way that strengthens our economy and is true to our history as a nation of immigrants.

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Our immigration system is broken. We need leaders in Congress who will put politics aside to actually fix the problem, not just play political games. That means finally securing our border with investments in advanced technology, hiring more border patrol agents and immigration judges, upgrading ports of entry, and building physical infrastructure where it makes sense. George has spent his career solving problems, and in Congress he will work with anyone – regardless of party – to improve border security and fix our immigration system in a way that strengthens our economy and is true to our history as a nation of immigrants.

Expand affordable housing

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We need a transformational ‘Apollo-like’ housing program in America and in our district. We have to cut taxes for homeowners and crack down on predatory landlords, while ensuring that there’s enough housing in our district. George understands the importance of mixed-income neighborhoods and supports both public and private investment in affordable housing initiatives to ensure that individuals and families of all backgrounds have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing opportunities.

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We need a transformational ‘Apollo-like’ housing program in America and in our district. We have to cut taxes for homeowners and crack down on predatory landlords, while ensuring that there’s enough housing in our district. George understands the importance of mixed-income neighborhoods and supports both public and private investment in affordable housing initiatives to ensure that individuals and families of all backgrounds have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing opportunities.

Protect children online

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In Congress, George is working on a multi-faceted approach that combines innovation with responsible regulation. This includes investing in research to better understand the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, partnering with technology companies to develop and implement robust online safety measures, and promoting digital literacy programs in schools to empower students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

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In Congress, George is working on a multi-faceted approach that combines innovation with responsible regulation. This includes investing in research to better understand the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, partnering with technology companies to develop and implement robust online safety measures, and promoting digital literacy programs in schools to empower students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

Address Aliso and Chiquita Canyon pollution

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George is committed to addressing the crisis situations at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility and the Chiquita Canyon landfill. These environmental hazards pose significant risks to public health, air quality, and the surrounding ecosystems. George supports immediate measures to reduce emissions, and believes in fostering sustainable waste management solutions.

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George is committed to addressing the crisis situations at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility and the Chiquita Canyon landfill. These environmental hazards pose significant risks to public health, air quality, and the surrounding ecosystems. George supports immediate measures to reduce emissions, and believes in fostering sustainable waste management solutions.

Support startup and digital-asset innovation

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In Congress, George has prioritized policies that spur innovation and support small businesses and local innovators. George is advocating to provide tax incentives and grants to small businesses and startups, fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and creativity. Additionally, George is pushing for increased investment in research and development across various industries to drive technological advancements and economic growth. George supports responsible cryptocurrency regulations that protect consumers while fostering innovation and competition in the digital asset space, and establish a framework to support American leadership in this growing sector. This includes measures to ensure transparency and promote the development of blockchain technologies that benefit society as a whole. By creating a supportive and forward-thinking regulatory framework, we can unleash the potential of American innovation and continue to lead in the global economy.

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In Congress, George has prioritized policies that spur innovation and support small businesses and local innovators. George is advocating to provide tax incentives and grants to small businesses and startups, fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and creativity. Additionally, George is pushing for increased investment in research and development across various industries to drive technological advancements and economic growth. George supports responsible cryptocurrency regulations that protect consumers while fostering innovation and competition in the digital asset space, and establish a framework to support American leadership in this growing sector. This includes measures to ensure transparency and promote the development of blockchain technologies that benefit society as a whole. By creating a supportive and forward-thinking regulatory framework, we can unleash the potential of American innovation and continue to lead in the global economy.

Create a wildfire training center

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Como cofundador de Megafire Action, la primera organización de elaboración de políticas para resolver la crisis de megaincendios de nuestro país, George está profundamente comprometido a salvaguardar nuestras comunidades de los incendios forestales catastróficos y abordar la crisis de seguros de vivienda contra incendios. George reconoce la necesidad urgente de medidas proactivas para mitigar los riesgos de incendios y proteger a los propietarios de viviendas y, al mismo tiempo, asegurar la estabilidad del mercado de seguros. Esto significa invertir en la prevención de incendios forestales y en esfuerzos de respuesta, y proporcionar a nuestros bomberos las herramientas y el dinero que necesitan para desempeñar esta labor esencial. Asimismo, George abogará por incentivos para que los propietarios implementen mejoras de resistencia al fuego y por la creación de un nuevo centro de capacitación y pruebas de detección de incendios forestales en Antelope Valley.

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Como cofundador de Megafire Action, la primera organización de elaboración de políticas para resolver la crisis de megaincendios de nuestro país, George está profundamente comprometido a salvaguardar nuestras comunidades de los incendios forestales catastróficos y abordar la crisis de seguros de vivienda contra incendios. George reconoce la necesidad urgente de medidas proactivas para mitigar los riesgos de incendios y proteger a los propietarios de viviendas y, al mismo tiempo, asegurar la estabilidad del mercado de seguros. Esto significa invertir en la prevención de incendios forestales y en esfuerzos de respuesta, y proporcionar a nuestros bomberos las herramientas y el dinero que necesitan para desempeñar esta labor esencial. Asimismo, George abogará por incentivos para que los propietarios implementen mejoras de resistencia al fuego y por la creación de un nuevo centro de capacitación y pruebas de detección de incendios forestales en Antelope Valley.

Require congressional divestment

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Congressman Whitesides believes the purpose of government is to serve the American people. He is dedicated to championing integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of his constituents. He believes members of Congress should be held to the highest ethical standards — which is why he’s leading the fight to ban insider stock trading, require members to divest from individual company holdings, and restore public trust in government.

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Congressman Whitesides believes the purpose of government is to serve the American people. He is dedicated to championing integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of his constituents. He believes members of Congress should be held to the highest ethical standards — which is why he’s leading the fight to ban insider stock trading, require members to divest from individual company holdings, and restore public trust in government.

Protect Social Security and Medicaid

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In Congress, he’s fighting for practical solutions to lower costs and ease the burden of inflation — including cutting taxes for homeowners, lowering the cost of energy bills, and protecting vital programs like Social Security and Medicaid. His priority is ensuring economic security for families in his district.

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In Congress, he’s fighting for practical solutions to lower costs and ease the burden of inflation — including cutting taxes for homeowners, lowering the cost of energy bills, and protecting vital programs like Social Security and Medicaid. His priority is ensuring economic security for families in his district.

Expand STEM and industry partnerships

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As a father of two, Congressman George Whitesides understands the direct impact education has on our children’s future. He is proud to represent a district with over 40 schools across more than 12 school districts, including several institutions for higher learning like the College of the Canyons, and Antelope Valley College. Congressman Whitesides is working to ensure that every child has access to a high-quality, affordable education, because he believes our kids deserve a quality education regardless of their zip code. This includes the advancement of STEM programs through partnerships with local industries to foster career exploration and bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry needs. Education is an essential investment in the future of our district and opens doors to new opportunities for our children, which is why he is focused on supporting our schools and advocating for our, parents, teachers, and students alike.

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As a father of two, Congressman George Whitesides understands the direct impact education has on our children’s future. He is proud to represent a district with over 40 schools across more than 12 school districts, including several institutions for higher learning like the College of the Canyons, and Antelope Valley College. Congressman Whitesides is working to ensure that every child has access to a high-quality, affordable education, because he believes our kids deserve a quality education regardless of their zip code. This includes the advancement of STEM programs through partnerships with local industries to foster career exploration and bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry needs. Education is an essential investment in the future of our district and opens doors to new opportunities for our children, which is why he is focused on supporting our schools and advocating for our, parents, teachers, and students alike.

Develop affordable renewable energy

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Congressman Whitesides recognizes the critical role the private sector plays in advancing cutting-edge technologies that can drive America toward energy independence. He views renewable, green energy as not just good for the planet, but as a vital component of the nation’s economic and technological future. That’s why he is committed to leveraging private-sector innovation to develop the next generation of cost-effective energy solutions right here in the United States. In Congress, he is actively working to lower energy costs for consumers and ensure that sustainable energy is affordable, practical, and accessible for all.

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Congressman Whitesides recognizes the critical role the private sector plays in advancing cutting-edge technologies that can drive America toward energy independence. He views renewable, green energy as not just good for the planet, but as a vital component of the nation’s economic and technological future. That’s why he is committed to leveraging private-sector innovation to develop the next generation of cost-effective energy solutions right here in the United States. In Congress, he is actively working to lower energy costs for consumers and ensure that sustainable energy is affordable, practical, and accessible for all.

Expand veterans’ benefits and employment

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Ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned is one of Congressman George Whitesides’ top priorities. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, he is committed to strengthening national security while supporting military installations, including those in California’s 27th District. Congressman Whitesides firmly believes that veterans deserve lasting recognition and respect for their service. As the Representative for CA-27, he proudly advocates for veterans and their families — working to expand access to benefits, promote employment opportunities, and ensure they are supported long after their service ends.

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Ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned is one of Congressman George Whitesides’ top priorities. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, he is committed to strengthening national security while supporting military installations, including those in California’s 27th District. Congressman Whitesides firmly believes that veterans deserve lasting recognition and respect for their service. As the Representative for CA-27, he proudly advocates for veterans and their families — working to expand access to benefits, promote employment opportunities, and ensure they are supported long after their service ends.

Protect firefighter pay and streamline recovery

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Rep. Whitesides co-founded an organization dedicated to solving our nation’s megafire crisis, and is now focused on helping Southern California rebuild after a series of firestorms devastated the area. As a member of the bipartisan wildfire caucus, Rep. Whitesides has introduced legislation to protect firefighter pay, streamline disaster recovery efforts, and give our first responders the resources they need to keep us safe.

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Rep. Whitesides co-founded an organization dedicated to solving our nation’s megafire crisis, and is now focused on helping Southern California rebuild after a series of firestorms devastated the area. As a member of the bipartisan wildfire caucus, Rep. Whitesides has introduced legislation to protect firefighter pay, streamline disaster recovery efforts, and give our first responders the resources they need to keep us safe.

Require holds on suspected elder-fraud transfers

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Require covered financial institutions to place holds up to 90 days on transactions leaving a senior’s account where financial exploitation is suspected to allow for the legitimacy of the transaction to be determined.

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Require covered financial institutions to place holds up to 90 days on transactions leaving a senior’s account where financial exploitation is suspected to allow for the legitimacy of the transaction to be determined.

Monitor autonomous AI development

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Track AI self-improvement by directing Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) to monitor capability trends, specifically how AI systems autonomously research and develop subsequent AI models to drive scientific breakthroughs.

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Track AI self-improvement by directing Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) to monitor capability trends, specifically how AI systems autonomously research and develop subsequent AI models to drive scientific breakthroughs.

Disclose internal AI-development metrics

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Add transparency to government-industry testing agreements by giving federal evaluators the authority to request internal developer metrics on AI-driven development, including estimates and methodologies for work completed without human review.

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Add transparency to government-industry testing agreements by giving federal evaluators the authority to request internal developer metrics on AI-driven development, including estimates and methodologies for work completed without human review.

Test autonomous AI research before deployment

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Standardize autonomous R&D evaluations by ensuring federal pre-deployment evaluations directly test a frontier model’s ability to autonomously conduct AI research and development.

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Standardize autonomous R&D evaluations by ensuring federal pre-deployment evaluations directly test a frontier model’s ability to autonomously conduct AI research and development.

Upgrade existing transmission corridors

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Streamline the environmental review process by establishing a fast-track categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for transmission upgrades that remain within existing, previously cleared or permitted rights-of-way, cutting through a process that can otherwise take years.

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Streamline the environmental review process by establishing a fast-track categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for transmission upgrades that remain within existing, previously cleared or permitted rights-of-way, cutting through a process that can otherwise take years.

Study and report on grid modernization

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Speed up grid planning by facilitating the integration of advanced conductor technologies into transmission planning processes, including voluntary transmission modernization studies and public reporting on project outcomes, so utilities and regulators can more easily identify and act on upgrade opportunities.

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Speed up grid planning by facilitating the integration of advanced conductor technologies into transmission planning processes, including voluntary transmission modernization studies and public reporting on project outcomes, so utilities and regulators can more easily identify and act on upgrade opportunities.

Unify parental screen-time controls across devices

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The TOTAL Screen Time Act aims to fix that fragmentation by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a voluntary technical standard that allows parents to set and enforce screen time limits seamlessly across covered devices. Rep. Whitesides introduced and spoke in favor of an amendment with similar provisions during a Science, Space, and Technology Committee markup in June.

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The TOTAL Screen Time Act aims to fix that fragmentation by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a voluntary technical standard that allows parents to set and enforce screen time limits seamlessly across covered devices. Rep. Whitesides introduced and spoke in favor of an amendment with similar provisions during a Science, Space, and Technology Committee markup in June.

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Coverage: January 3, 2025 through July 23, 2026
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final passageVoted no

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Whitesides | D | CA | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Whitesides | D | CA | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed

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Issue: H CON RES 113

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Status: Passed

Whitesides | D | CA | Nay

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted no

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Whitesides | D | CA | Nay

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Failed

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Status: Failed

Whitesides | D | CA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Agreed to

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Status: Agreed to

Whitesides | D | CA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentNot voting

Carter of Georgia Part A Amendment No. 9

Failed

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Carter of Georgia Part A Amendment No. 9

Amendment author: Carter of Georgia Part A Amendment No. 9

Status: Failed

Whitesides | D | CA | Not Voting

July 21, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Agreed to

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Status: Agreed to

Whitesides | D | CA | Aye

July 21, 2026

Every numbered U.S. House roll call published by the Clerk during the configured service window is reconciled through the member's exact Bioguide ID. A published roll that contains no row for that ID is retained as an explicit source omission and is not labeled as a vote or absence. Voice votes and other actions without member-level roll calls are outside this archive.

Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$3,963,530.22
Total disbursements
$1,735,346.94
Cash on hand
$2,554,916.64
Committee debt
$1,310,000.00
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Candidate ID: H4CA27111

Name: WHITESIDES, GEORGE

Office: House

State: CA

District: CA27

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $3963530.22

Total disbursements: $1735346.94

Cash on hand: $2554916.64

Debts owed by committee: $1310000.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Official Certified List of Candidates — June 2, 2026

    California Secretary of State

    Open California Secretary of State
  2. Election record

    Certified June 2, 2026 primary result — U.S. House District 27

    California Secretary of State

    Open California Secretary of State
  3. Government website identity record

    George Whitesides — official website identity bridge

    Official government candidate source

    Open Official government candidate source
  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    George Whitesides - Leading to New Heights

    George Whitesides campaign

    Open George Whitesides campaign
  5. Candidate-owned primary source

    Biography - George Whitesides

    George Whitesides campaign

    Open George Whitesides campaign
  6. Public-record identity source

    George Whitesides — official House Clerk member identity

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  7. Government public record

    George Whitesides — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  8. Government public record

    George Whitesides — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  9. Government public record

    George Whitesides — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  10. Government public record

    George Whitesides — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  11. Government public record

    George Whitesides — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  12. Government public record

    George Whitesides — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  13. Government public record

    George Whitesides — U.S. House roll call 2026-262

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  14. Government public record

    George Whitesides — U.S. House roll call 2026-258

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  15. Campaign-finance record

    George Whitesides — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  16. Election record

    California certified general-election candidate list

    California Secretary of State

    Open California Secretary of State
  17. Candidate-owned primary source

    Policies - George Whitesides

    George Whitesides campaign

    Open George Whitesides campaign
  18. Candidate-owned primary source

    Página de inicio - George Whitesides

    George Whitesides campaign

    Open George Whitesides campaign
  19. Candidate-owned primary source

    Biografía - George Whitesides

    George Whitesides campaign

    Open George Whitesides campaign
  20. Candidate-owned primary source

    Políticas - George Whitesides

    George Whitesides campaign

    Open George Whitesides campaign
  21. OFFICIAL_OFFICE_PRIMARY_SOURCE

    About | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  22. OFFICIAL_OFFICE_PRIMARY_SOURCE

    Committees and Caucuses | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  23. OFFICIAL_ARTICLE_INDEX

    Issues | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  24. OFFICIAL_ARTICLE_INDEX

    Press Releases | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  25. QUESTIONNAIRE_AVAILABILITY_CHECK

    Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 27 candidate - George Whitesides

    iVoterGuide

    Open iVoterGuide
  26. QUESTIONNAIRE_AVAILABILITY_CHECK

    Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 27 candidate - George Whitesides

    iVoterGuide

    Open iVoterGuide
  27. OFFICIAL_OFFICE_PRIMARY_SOURCE

    Congress | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
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    Economy | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
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    Education | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
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    Energy | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
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    Health | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
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    Veterans | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
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    Wildfires | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  34. OFFICIAL_OFFICE_PRIMARY_SOURCE

    Reps. George Whitesides, Maria Salazar, and Don Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors From Wire Fraud | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  35. OFFICIAL_OFFICE_PRIMARY_SOURCE

    Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Risk of Superintelligent AI by Monitoring Self-Improving AI Systems | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  36. OFFICIAL_OFFICE_PRIMARY_SOURCE

    Rep. Whitesides Introduces Major Bipartisan Bill to Lower Energy Costs, Modernize the Grid, and Reduce Wildfire Risk | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  37. OFFICIAL_OFFICE_PRIMARY_SOURCE

    Reps. Whitesides, Harrigan, McClain Delaney, Haridopolos Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Parental Controls Across Kids’ Devices | Representative George Whitesides

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
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