Democrat · U.S. Representative for California's 27th district
28 sponsored · 332 cosponsored
Age 52 · In office since 2025
Contact their office: (202) 225-1956 · 1504 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website
Of the bills they sponsored: 28 are in committee.
The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Agriculture · Oct 29
Its main job is to change the Commodity Exchange Act. Specifically, it stops certain registered entities from listing or clearing contracts that involve wildfires.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 38 Democratic cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Oct 22
This bill creates a private right of action so people harmed by federal election interference can take legal steps in court.
Yes· 2 of 8
Does this make elections run better?
The legislation protects election integrity by restricting the premature seizure of ballots and equipment and extending timelines to prosecute election interference.
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill creates a private right of action for federal election interference and establishes federal grants for mail-in and absentee ballot tracking programs.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?
The bill extends the statute of limitations to nine years for prosecuting certain election interference and voter intimidation crimes.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Oct 19
This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Reporting Program within the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response.
Yes· 2 of 19
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Department of Energy to publish quarterly, anonymized, and aggregated summaries of public safety power shutoffs on a publicly accessible website.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The Secretary of Energy is required to share power shutoff information and machine-readable summaries directly with FEMA and state and local emergency management agencies.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?
Covered electric utilities face strict reporting requirements and enforcement measures under the bill.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill imposes new mandatory reporting requirements on electric utilities following power shutoff events, which could create administrative burdens for smaller utility operators.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Oct 5
This bill directs the Secretary of the Air Force, acting through the Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, to establish a pilot program for in-space technology demonstrations.
Yes· 2 of 5
Does this put more into space exploration?
The bill directs the establishment of a pilot program for in-space technology demonstrations regarding advanced nuclear fission and fusion propulsion systems.
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The legislation supports advanced technological research and risk reduction activities for space propulsion systems.
No question was scored the opposite.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Oct 1
This bill sets up safety rules and design standards for artificial intelligence chatbots that minors can access. The bill requires developers and providers to use a non-personified default setting for minors.
Yes· 2 of 9
Would children be better off under this?
The bill directly protects children from emotional manipulation and deceptive personification by AI chatbots.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill places specific design and safety regulations on artificial intelligence chatbot developers and providers serving minors.
The opposite
Does this speed up building and using AI in the U.S.?
Section 2 places new regulatory restrictions and design mandates on developers and providers of AI chatbots accessible to minors.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Sep 16
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the rollout of the Space Shuttle Enterprise. It highlights the history of how the first Space Shuttle orbiter was built, named, and tested.
Yes· 2 of 9
Would business owners be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the achievements of the aerospace industrial workforce and manufacturers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution celebrates the aerospace workforce and innovation central to the Antelope Valley region.
No question was scored the opposite.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Sep 10
This bill requires covered financial institutions to take specific actions when they suspect a senior citizen is being exploited. Covered individuals must report suspected exploitation to a covered agency within 5 days.
Yes· 2 of 5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
Increases protections for senior citizens against financial exploitation and wire fraud.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Provides significant protections against fraud, though it may cause temporary delays in accessing legitimate funds.
The opposite· 2 of 3
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
Allows financial institutions to disclose suspected exploitation to associated persons without the senior's explicit consent.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
Allows sharing of senior citizen's financial suspicion information with reasonably associated third parties.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Aug 27
This bill aims to create a national placement framework and grant program to prevent the disproportionate concentration of individuals conditionally released after civil commitment.
Yes· 2 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal oversight through DOJ studies and grant-based implementation requirements for state placement frameworks.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill includes study into preventing disproportionate burdens on rural communities.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill imposes new mandatory placement requirements and distance standards on states.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Aug 27
This bill proposes amendments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act. It seeks to authorize the Director of the Institute to assess trends in artificial intelligence capabilities.
Yes· 2 of 8
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill imposes new transparency and disclosure requirements on frontier AI developers.
Does this require those who build or use AI to test it, disclose it or answer for what it does?
The bill requires developers of frontier AI systems to disclose information regarding autonomous research and human oversight levels.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes new regulatory disclosure requirements on high-end AI developers.
George Whitesides (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Aug 20
This bill directs the Department of Defense Inspector General to investigate specific trading complaints. It focuses on complaints regarding insider trading in prediction and energy markets during Operation Epic Fury.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency by requiring a report on insider trading complaints and their outcomes to Congress.
No question was scored the opposite.