George Whitesides

Democrat Representative, District 27, California

13 bills165 cosponsored$4.0M raised643 votes recorded

Website @Rep_Whitesides202-225-1956

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Career

“He co-founded a policy nonprofit solely dedicated to addressing the nation’s wildfire crisis and home insurance problems.” source

Public service

“Congressman George Whitesides is proudly serving his first term representing California’s 27th Congressional District” source
“Congressman Whitesides became the first CEO of Virgin Galactic” source
“Congressman Whitesides served as Chief of Staff at NASA during the Obama administration” source
“sits on both the House Armed Services Committee” source
“Vice Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee” source

Family

Legislation

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.

2026-08-20

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.

2026-08-06

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.

2026-08-06

Voting Record

300 yea324 nay17 missed2 present

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)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

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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$15K

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 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.

sponsor

2026-08-20

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.

sponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

HR 10061: To address wildfire readiness and recovery, safe communities, and wildland firefighter safety.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

HR 10042: Understanding AI in the Classroom Act

sponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 272025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

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CommitteesTracked · 6
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Campaign financeTracked · 2
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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.

2026-07-14

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.

2026-06-29

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.

2026-06-24

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.

2026-06-24

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.

2026-06-09

HR 9195cosponsor

Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-08

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.

2026-05-15

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.

2026-05-14

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.

2026-05-14

HR 8750cosponsor

COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-12

HR 8773sponsor

To impose certain conditions on mineral materials sales contracts and free use permits under the Materials Act of 1947 with respect to large-scale mineral extraction projects located near urban communities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-05-12

HR 8175cosponsor

To amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-04-02

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

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 (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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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.

sponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

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

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

not_voting

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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