THE NATION: Katie Porter Is a Politician Progressives Should Fight For

With our new Democratic President and Congress, there is relief and a hope that we can finally move in the right direction. That's why headlines like this are troubling:

"Katie Porter is off the House Financial Services Committee. We’re all worse off for it." -- Washington Post column

Are you willing to do something about this news? Our friend Maxine Waters could make the difference, but she needs to hear from us now.

Here's the deal...

As you know, Katie Porter is the House version of Senator Elizabeth Warren. Millions of people watch videos of her holding accountable JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, corrupt Trump appointees, and many others.

Thanks to Katie, once-ignored hearings are amplified by everyone from Bill Maher on HBO to Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid on MSNBC. This creates accountability.

To be more involved in climate issues, Katie asked to serve on the Natural Resources Committee in addition to the Financial Services Committee and Government Oversight Committees on which she served last Congress. This is normal -- many members serve on three committees.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi determines if Katie gets her preferred committee assignments with input from others. Pelosi could reverse her decision to take Katie off the Financial Services Committee, but this won't happen if Maxine Waters (Chair of the powerful committee) does not ask for it.

SIGN THE PETITION: Maxine Waters, we love your fierce voice in Congress. We need you and Katie Porter holding big banks accountable together. Please call for Katie Porter to be back on your Financial Services Committee.

Katie Porter should not have to choose between challenging Big Polluters who cause climate change and challenging Wall Street banks that cheat families during an economic crisis. America needs Katie doing both.

The Nation writes, "Give her that waiver -- and stop the bankers from celebrating."

If you respect Katie's voice, she needs you to take a stand right now. After you sign, we'll give you more steps you can take.

Thanks for being a bold progressive.

-- Adam Green and Stephanie Taylor, PCCC co-founders

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