Six step plan to shake up the system

You’ve got to have a plan! [Katie Porter for Senate]( I’m running for the U.S. Senate to shake up our system through real, substantive legislation. I’ve outlined my plan below, but if we’re going to make it happen, the first step is winning our March election. [Can you chip in $5 today?]( - Ban Federal Lobbyist Contributions: Right now I’m one of just 11 (out of 435) Members of the House who reject federal lobbyist money. For every industry and company who makes your life more difficult, price gouges you, or stands in the way of real progress—you can bet they have an army of lobbyists to do their bidding. - Ban Corporate PAC Donations: This is simple. How can Congress oversee corporations if they’re funding our campaigns? - Eliminate Pet-project Funding for Politicians, also known as Earmarks: Earmarks are a way of politicians directly giving funding to a certain project or entity. They were banned under President Obama because they consistently lead to waste and fraud. Earmarks also tend to benefit whiter, wealthier, more conservative areas rather than communities that could most benefit from federal funding. When Congress brought back earmarks in 2021, I was the only Democrat to oppose them. - Ban Congressional Stocks Trading: Right now, loopholes allow Members of Congress to trade stock based on information we learn in private briefings. I’ve already introduced the STOCK ACT 2.0, which would create an enforceable and effective ban on these trades. - Abolish the Filibuster and Ban Singular Holds on Nominations: The filibuster stands in the way of so many real reforms—including codifying the right to an abortion. And we should change the rules so that a single Senator doesn’t have the power to hold up important military promotions for political gain (looking at you, Alabama Sen. Tuberville) - Increase Transparency: I publicly release a list of every single official meeting I take. Every Congressperson should do the same. It’s time to shake up the system. But there’s no way I can do this without your support. [Every dollar adds up and sends a powerful message to Washington.]( [Donate ›››]( Thanks for being a part of it! Katie Katie is running for the U.S. Senate because Californians deserve a warrior fighting for them in Washington. Our campaign is people-powered, we don’t take a dime from corporate PACs, federal lobbyists, or executives from Big Oil or Big Pharma. [Donate ›››]( This email was sent to [{EMAIL}](#). Email is a critical way we communicate with grassroots supporters like you. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences, here are some options: - [Receive Fewer Emails]( - [Update Your Information]( - [Unsubscribe]( To give by check: Katie Porter for Senate PO Box 5176 Irvine, CA 92616 Email us: info@katieporter.com Paid for by Katie Porter for Senate  Â