Greetings!
The fire in Laguna Niguel has been devastating for our community. My team and I are monitoring the situation and stand ready to help however we can. Please continue reading below for helpful resources and ways to help our neighbors.
This week in Washington, D.C., I filed an Amicus brief with the Supreme Court to stand up to racial discrimination in college admissions, urged the administration to support our allies, and celebrated the proud heritage of Vietnamese Americans in Orange County. Read about all this and more below!
Make sure to follow my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get these updates in real-time! Here are some highlights from my week:
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Monitoring the Wildfires in Laguna Niguel
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My team and I are actively monitoring the fire in Laguna Niguel. I’m grateful for the swift response of local fire authorities, and those working to keep our community safe.
I encourage all residents in the area to follow local authorities on social media and online to keep up to date with all evacuation and emergency developments.
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Additionally, I wrote to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator Deanna Criswell urging her to immediately approve the State of California's request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant Declaration. I'm glad to report that the request was approved.
More than 200 acres have been burned, endangering more than 10,000 people and burning dozens of homes, and This support will ensure that state and local authorities have the resources they need to continue addressing this emergency to save lives and homes in our community.
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Standing Up to Race-Based Admissions |
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Cruz, Steel lead brief in Harvard race admissions...
Senator Ted Cruz and I led more than 80 of our congressional colleagues to stand up against discriminatory admissions practices. Students should be evaluated on their merits – not their race.
Read more
www.foxnews.com
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My staff will be hosting mobile office hours in 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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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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WATCH: CA's Gas Tax Hike is Absurd |
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Celebrating the Service of the Next Generation |
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Attending one of our nation’s Military Service Academies is not only a very high distinction, but also a commitment to service and sacrifice. I’m pleased to have nominated several exceptional Orange County students who have been accepted to one or more of the United States Military Service Academies.
Congratulations to Brayden (Merchant Marine Academy), Adyn (Merchant Marine & Naval Academies), Zachary, (Naval Academies), Alex, (Naval and Military Academies), Charles, (Naval Academy), Holden, (Naval Academy), Hallie, (Naval Academy), Claire, (Military Academy at West Point), Brandon, (Military Academy at West Point), Kurt, (Air Force Academy).
Congratulations to all of these exceptional young Americans, and best of luck as you pursue your paths of service to our nation!
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Recently, South Korea inaugurated a new President, Yoon Suk-yeol. South Korea is a critical strategic democratic partner for the United States, but it continues to face the threat of a nuclear North Korea.
Rep. Young Kim and I sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging them to work with the new Yoon Administration and act decisively to deter further aggression by North Korea.
I am proud to stand with South Korea, and will always work to ensure that the United States supports our allies to promote peace and democracy.
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Watch: Celebrating Áo Dài Day |
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I’m so proud to represent the brave law enforcement officers of Orange County. This National Police Week, let’s thank them for putting their lives on the line every day to serve us and protect our communities. Thank you, law enforcement!
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Keeping Orange County Beautiful |
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I was proud to write a letter of support for the City of Huntington’s application for the Clean California Local Grant Program. Their application was approved recently, and I joined local leaders in Huntington Beach to announce these funds which will help beautify and cleanup the Oak View neighborhood in one of the top tourist destinations in the region.
The funds will go toward planting trees along sidewalks, high visibility crosswalks, lighting, public art, and traffic calming measures to keep people safe. It’s up to all of us to help keep our neighborhoods safe and clean so that Orange County remains one of the most beautiful places in the nation.
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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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WASHINGTON EXAMINER: CONSERVATIVE LAWMAKERS FILE BRIEF IN HARVARD RACE ADMISSIONS SUPREME COURT CASE
"The event was attended by more than a hundred people, including the Lam fLed by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), 82 Republican lawmakers also signed on to the joint amicus brief in the case brought by the conservative nonprofit group Students for Fair Admissions, claiming both institutions engaged in racial discrimination against Asians..." Read More.
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Inflation barreled ahead at 8.3% in April from a year...
Inflation rose again in April, continuing a climb that has pushed consumers to the brink and is threatening the economic expansion, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The consumer price index, a broad-based measure of prices for...
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www.cnbc.com
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Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress
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