CALIFORNIA-27 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
George Whitesides
- Democratic
- 1 term
- Born 1974
George Whitesides is a Democratic Representative representing California-27 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 1 term. George Whitesides has a 45% community approval rating based on 20 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
45% approve
- Total votes: 20
- 90-day change: −5.0
- Last 7 days: 1
- House rank: 225/445
9 support · 11 oppose
20 votes from unique devices, one per person · 1 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
George Whitesides has served in the House of Representatives since 2025. Congress.gov lists 28 bills and resolutions sponsored and 326 cosponsored by George Whitesides.
- Sponsored
- 28
- Cosponsored
- 326
Terms in Congress
- House · CA-27 — 2025–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 10951 (119th Congress) — To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit the listing of contracts relating to wildfires.
Introduced Oct 29, 2026Latest action (Oct 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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H.R. 10907 (119th Congress) — Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act
Introduced Oct 22, 2026Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the 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.
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H.R. 10854 (119th Congress) — Public Safety Power Shutoff Data Transparency Act
Introduced Oct 19, 2026Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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H.R. 10750 (119th Congress) — Advanced Nuclear Fission and Fusion Propulsion Systems Act
Introduced Oct 5, 2026Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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H.R. 10719 (119th Congress) — Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2026Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): 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.
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H.R. 8841 (119th Congress) — Veteran Scam Victims Foundation Act
Introduced May 14, 2026Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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H.R. 8773 (119th Congress) — Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026
Introduced May 12, 2026Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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H.Res. 1557 (119th Congress) — Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
Introduced Sep 16, 2026Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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H.R. 10350 (119th Congress) — Protecting Elders from Wire Fraud Act
Introduced Sep 10, 2026Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 10180 (119th Congress) — Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act
Introduced Aug 27, 2026Latest action (Aug 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding George Whitesides's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative George Whitesides currently holds a community approval rating of 45% for 2026, drawn from 20 visitor votes (9 support, 11 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about George Whitesides right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is George Whitesides's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
George Whitesides's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, George Whitesides holds a 45% community approval rating based on 20 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for George Whitesides?
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