George Whitesides
Democrat Representative, District 27, California
21 bills176 cosponsored$4.4M raised674 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 10854sponsor
Public Safety Power Shutoff Data Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10836cosponsor
To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit the live broadcast of military executions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10750sponsor
To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a pilot program to conduct in-space technology demonstrations regarding advanced nuclear fission propulsion systems and advanced nuclear fusion propulsion systems.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10719sponsor
To establish age-appropriate design standards and safety safeguards for artificial intelligence chatbots accessed by minors, and for other purposes.
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.
HR 10610cosponsor
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revise regulations with respect to the definition of the term "prior express written consent", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10497cosponsor
To require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed persons at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
HRES 1557sponsor
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 10360cosponsor
To prohibit the transfer of any VC-25B Bridge Aircraft outside of the Department of the Air Force.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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HR 10350sponsor
To protect elders from wire fraud by imposing requirements on covered financial institutions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.
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.
Voting Record
317 yea338 nay17 missed2 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
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.
- Jason GibbsRepublican$402K raised
- George WhitesidesDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$4.4M
Small donors $408KLarge individual $2.7MPACs $736K
Spent $2.5MCash $2.3M
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
HR 10854: Public Safety Power Shutoff Data Transparency Act
sponsor2026-10-19
legislation
HR 10836: To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit the live broadcast of military executions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10750: To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a pilot program to conduct in-space technology demonstrations regarding advanced nuclear fission propulsion systems and advanced nuclear fusion propulsion systems.
sponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10719: To establish age-appropriate design standards and safety safeguards for artificial intelligence chatbots accessed by minors, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10610: To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revise regulations with respect to the definition of the term "prior express written consent", and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10497: To require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed persons at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HRES 1557: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
sponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
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”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
HR 10360: To prohibit the transfer of any VC-25B Bridge Aircraft outside of the Department of the Air Force.
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10350: To protect elders from wire fraud by imposing requirements on covered financial institutions, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-10
legislation
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
Service History
House, Dist. 272025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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