Holding China Accountable

February 4, 2022

Greetings!

This week I was back in Washington, D.C. working on behalf of our Orange County community.

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Holding China Accountable

On Friday, my amendment to H.R. 4521 the America COMPETES Act overwhelmingly passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This amendment would require the Chinese Communist Party to match emission-cutting targets established by the United States. China accounts for 28% of global greenhouse gas emissions – more than any other country in the world. 65 House Democrats and 200 House Republicans joined me in voting to include this amendment in the final text of H.R. 4521.

I spoke on the House Floor about my amendment and the continued abuses of the Chinese Communist Party.

Watch my remarks here or below:

This week, the Winter 2022 Olympics begin. Unfortunately, the background of the Olympic games is one of genocide, violence, and terror. This week I participated in a Congressional-Executive Committee hearing on the ongoing human rights abuses being committed by the CCP. Global corporate companies cannot continue to turn a blind eye to this abuse.

Watch my questioning here or below:

Congressional Executive Commission on China Hearing 2.3.2022

Supporting Local Businesses

I was happy to stop by our Small Business of the Month last weekend, MoonGoat Coffee. Their flagship store is in Costa Mesa, with another location in Garden Grove. David Longridge is one of the founders of MoonGoat and is an immigrant from Ireland living his American dream!

Three of the four California restaurants on Yelp’s top 100 places to eat in 2022 are located right here in our Orange County community! Last week I visited Vox Kitchen in Fountain Valley to meet with the owner and members of their management team.

Expanding Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Businesses

This week I introduced the bipartisan Driving Veterans Success Act, legislation that would establish a Veterans Business Enterprise Program. Veteran small businesses owners contribute so much to our local economies, and this program ensures these businesses can compete for federal funds on an equal playing field. Read more about the bill here.

Celebrating Lunar New Year

On February 1^st we welcomed the Year of the Tiger with the beginning of the Lunar New Year. I hope this year brings everyone in our Orange County community strength, prosperity, and happiness. Happy New Year! Watch my remarks on the House Floor here.

While I was in DC this week, members of my team were able to kick off Lunar New Year celebrations in Westminster and Garden Grove. I look forward to joining our local celebrations this weekend!

In the News

Amendments to 'America Competes' Bill Holds CCP Accountable: Rep. Steel

As the U.S. House of Representatives considers the “America Competes Act” to promote U.S. competitiveness with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), some say it may have the opposite effect. Read more.

Beijing Olympics: Nike Won't say where Team USA's podium uniforms made

Activists warn that China is using the 2022 Winter Olympics to legitimize its human rights abuses by positioning itself in many areas as a candidate for world leadership at the expense of the United States. Read more.

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Sincerely,

Rep. Michelle Steel

Member of Congress