Greetings!
It's been a busy week in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, I introduced the HARVARD Act to increase transparency for schools that discriminate against applicants on the basis of race. I also met with folks from Southern California to learn about the challenges facing our communities, and introduced a resolution to honor the 47th Anniversary of Black April. Read on to learn more about what I've been doing on behalf of Orange County this week.
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Commemorating Black April |
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Rep. Steel and Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) hold the Republic of Vietnam flag outside the U.S. Capitol to honor the 47th anniversary of Black April |
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Tomorrow will mark the 47th anniversary of Black April, a day representing the Fall of Saigon and the tragic collapse of the Republic of Vietnam.
To honor the anniversary, I joined Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), to introduce a Congressional resolution commemorating the occasion. The resolution honors the service members of the United States, the Republic of Vietnam, and allied forces that fought and died during the Vietnam War, the hundreds of thousands who lost their lives attempting to flee Vietnam, the millions more that found safety in nations around the world, and the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese Americans to our nation over the past 46 years.
I am so proud to represent Little Saigon, which is home to more Vietnamese Americans than anywhere else in the United States. Those who fled communist Vietnam to find freedom in America know how valuable our democracy is. I join our community, and the Vietnamese community around the world, to remember and honor those who served in Vietnam and those who lost their lives attempting to flee communism.
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My staff will be hosting mobile office hours in Laguna Niguel on May 13th and Garden Grove on June 10th. Mobile office hours provide an opportunity to get one-on-one, in person assistance with federal agencies from my staff. Mobile office hours are open to the public.
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Friday, June 10th 8am-1pm
Garden Grove City Hall, 3rd Floor
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
*Appointment Required, Call Ahead*
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Friday, May 13th 8am-1pm
Laguna Niguel City Hall, Community Room
30111 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, 92677
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You can also contact my office for assistance at any time. For my office locations in Huntington Beach and Washington D.C., click here.
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LISTEN: FIGHTING FOR ORANGE COUNTY FAMILIES |
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Steel Introduces Bill To Fight School Discrimination
Republican California Rep. Michelle Steel introduced legislation Wednesday that would require all universities to disclose their usage of personality traits in their admissions decisions. The bill, titled The Helping Applicants Receive Valid and...
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dailycaller.com
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Southern California Comes to Washington, D.C. |
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I had some great meetings in D.C. this week!
First, several members of the California Restaurant Association stopped by to talk about how their industry is responding to the challenges of past two years. In Orange County, our restaurants are central to our community and economy, and I’m inspired by their resilience and determination.
I also met with University of Southern California President Carol Folt to discuss the current issues facing institutions of higher education and how we can make college more affordable and accessible. Always great to connect with my alma mater. Fight on!
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WATCH: We Must Secure the Border |
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Many of you have asked how to help Ukrainian citizens evacuate while Russia continues their violent assault on innocent people. Below is information from the State Department, and I will continue to keep you updated as more resources are shared. Please don't hesitate to contact my office if we can be of service.
Q: I am a U.S. citizen and need a passport to depart Ukraine. What should I do? The Department of State is not able to offer in-person emergency consular services in Ukraine at this time. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should fill out the online assistance form at: https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake and the Department of State will respond.
Q. Is the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv still open for visa applications?
The Department of State is not able to offer in-person emergency consular services in Ukraine at this time. U.S. embassies and consulates in neighboring countries can accept visa applications from Ukrainians. Interested applicants can find a list of embassy websites HERE, or visit a specific embassy website by clicking the buttons below and follow the instructions provided to apply for a visa.
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FOX NEWS: REP. MICHELLE STEEL INTRODUCES BILL TO HOLD COLLEGES ACCOUNTABLE FOR USING 'PERSONALITY TRAITS' IN ADMISSIONS
"The bill would require colleges to publicly acknowledge their use of personality traits in admissions, making it readily available on their application materials and websites. It would also require an explanation as to why they use such traits and the criteria and standards used in ratings of potential students. " Read More.
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Opinion | Tax Increases Won't Cure Inflation
The same policy wizards who brought you soaring inflation are now offering what they claim is a solution to inflation: Raise taxes. Our advice is to consider the source and the economic record their previous advice produced. Democrats are...
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www.wsj.com
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Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress
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