George Whitesides represents California's 27th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, having taken office on January 3, 2025. Before entering Congress, Whitesides served as Chief of Staff at NASA and later as Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic, a commercial spaceflight company. His career has spanned both federal government service and the private aerospace sector. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Jan 20, 2026Sponsored
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
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Dec 11, 2025Sponsored
National Scam Prevention Coordination Act
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Nov 19, 2025Sponsored
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28201 Franklin Parkway in Santa Clarita, California, as the "Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Post Office Building".
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Oct 14, 2025Sponsored
Honoring José Moreno Hernández, who served as a NASA astronaut and continues to be an inspirational voice on the importance of perseverance and a defining example of Hispanic American contributions in STEM.
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Sep 26, 2025Sponsored
To amend title 32, United States Code, to establish the FireGuard Program as a program of record of the National Guard.
Whitesides raised $3.4M this cycle, with 70.6% from individuals — itemized contributions accounting for 86.5% of that individual total. Top PAC contributors include Majority Fund ($106K), JFW Fund ($82K), Gray Whitesides Victory Fund ($40K), and 314 Action Impact Slate ($29K). Top employer concentrations include Medley Partners LLC, Jane Street Capital, Charlesbank Capital Partners, Harvard University, and Stanford University. Outside spending totaled $3.8M supporting Whitesides — led by HMP ($2.4M) and LCV Victory Fund ($1.3M) — and $11.4M opposing him, primarily from Congressional Leadership Fund ($9.1M) and NRCC ($2.3M).
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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