Official portrait of George Whitesides

U.S. House of Representatives

George Whitesides

U.S. Representative for California's 27th District

Party
Democratic
Current term
Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
Profile updated
Oct 28, 2026
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At a glance

George Whitesides represents California's 27th District in the U.S. House. Whitesides first took office in this chamber on Jan 3, 2025, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Whitesides's recent roll-call votes. Whitesides sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.

Committees: Armed Services; Science, Space, and Technology

Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026

Deeper analysis

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  • Their votes grouped by topic
  • Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
  • What this means for you: how this district compares with California and the country

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Promises and progress

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  1. Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
  2. Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
  3. Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
  4. Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
  5. Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No

Bills Whitesides sponsored

  1. H.R. 10907Introduced Oct 22, 2026

    Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  2. H.R. 10854Introduced Oct 19, 2026· Energy

    Public Safety Power Shutoff Data Transparency Act

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  3. H.R. 10750Introduced Oct 5, 2026· Armed Forces and National Security

    Advanced Nuclear Fission and Fusion Propulsion Systems Act

    Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  4. H.R. 10719Introduced Oct 1, 2026· Commerce

    Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

    Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  5. H.R. 8841Introduced May 14, 2026· Armed Forces and National Security

    Veteran Scam Victims Foundation Act

    Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    Congress.gov record ↗

  6. H.R. 8773Introduced May 12, 2026· Environmental Protection

    Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026

    Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Congress.gov record ↗

Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.

Campaign finance

Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026

Total reported receipts

$4,512,697

Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.

Where the money came from

A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗

Recent filings

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How this may affect your community

California's 27th District

People

746,656 residents

Household income

Median $102,407 a year

Rent

Median $2,088 a month

Internet

4.3% of households have no internet access

What's uncertain

These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.

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