George Whitesides
Democrat Representative, District 27, California
16 bills168 cosponsored$4.0M raised655 votes recorded
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- “George and his wife, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, have been married for nearly 20 years and raise their two children together.” source
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Legislation
HR 10189cosponsor
Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10180sponsor
To amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize certain assessments by the Director of the Institute and impose requirements on certain memorandums of understanding relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 10181sponsor
To establish a national placement framework and grant program to prevent the disproportionate concentration of conditionally released sexually violent predators, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10137sponsor
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to report to Congress regarding complaints of insider trading on prediction and energy markets during Operation Epic Fury, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10069sponsor
To amend the Sikes Act to make certain improvements to integrated natural resources management plans of the Department of Defense for military installations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
HR 10061cosponsor
To address wildfire readiness and recovery, safe communities, and wildland firefighter safety.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HR 10042sponsor
Understanding AI in the Classroom Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 9914cosponsor
Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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HR 9945sponsor
To accelerate the modernization of the national electric grid by supporting advanced conductors and related systems, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
HR 9889sponsor
To direct the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the potential expansion of pathways for graduates of civilian test pilot schools to serve as test pilots and flight test engineers in support of military testing activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1442cosponsor
Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9692sponsor
To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support the development of a voluntary technical standard for setting a screentime limit across certain devices, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 9534sponsor
To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to procure space-based commercial data and end products to support the efforts of the Department of Defense and the wildfire mission of the United States Northern Command.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 9417cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to each of the crew of the Artemis II, in recognition of advancing human exploration of space to new heights.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9449sponsor
To provide for debt reduction for developing countries for purposes of developing resilience, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
HR 9235sponsor
To amend title 23, United States Code, to require an identification of natural disaster vulnerability in certain transportation plans, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9195cosponsor
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 8851cosponsor
To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an electronic processing portal for licenses and other approvals related to commercial space launch activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 8841sponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Veteran Scam Victims Foundation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
HRES 1291cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Voting Record
305 yea331 nay17 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- George WhitesidesDemocratic· this member$4.0M raised
- Jason GibbsRepublican$379K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$4.0M
Small donors $360KLarge individual $2.4MPACs $629K
Spent $1.7MCash $2.6M
2024 cycle$10.6M
Small donors $1.6MLarge individual $6.0MPACs $692K
Spent $10.3MCash $327K
Top Contributors
HARVARD UNIVERSITY$31K
GOOGLE LLC$28K
STANFORD UNIVERSITY$21K
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY$20K
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL$16K
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES$16K
HARVARD UNIVERSITY$16K
CONVECTIVE CAPITAL$14K
JANE STREET CAPITAL$14K
MEDLEY PARTNERS LLC$14K
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
- Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation
- Seapower and Projection Forces
- Strategic Forces
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Space and Aeronautics
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HR 10189: Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act
cosponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10180: To amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize certain assessments by the Director of the Institute and impose requirements on certain memorandums of understanding relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10181: To establish a national placement framework and grant program to prevent the disproportionate concentration of conditionally released sexually violent predators, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10137: To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to report to Congress regarding complaints of insider trading on prediction and energy markets during Operation Epic Fury, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10061: To address wildfire readiness and recovery, safe communities, and wildland firefighter safety.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10069: To amend the Sikes Act to make certain improvements to integrated natural resources management plans of the Department of Defense for military installations, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10042: Understanding AI in the Classroom Act
sponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9914: Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9945: To accelerate the modernization of the national electric grid by supporting advanced conductors and related systems, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9889: To direct the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the potential expansion of pathways for graduates of civilian test pilot schools to serve as test pilots and flight test engineers in support of military testing activities, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 272025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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