I was happy to be back in Washington, DC this week working for our Orange County community.
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Expanding Opportunities for Veterans
California is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, and we must ensure they have the tools and resources to succeed. This week I introduced a bipartisan bill with Rep. Susie Lee from Nevada to expand job opportunities for student veterans. Read more.
Holding China Accountable
As we cheer on our Team USA athletes at the Olympics, it is important to shed light on the human rights abuses being committed by the CCP. I joined Fox this week to talk about the importance of holding China accountable for their ongoing genocide against the Uyghurs and suppression of free speech. Watch:
Removing Spent Nuclear Fuel from San Onofre
The San Onofre site has unique risk being close to the ocean, near densely populated residential areas, and in an earthquake zone. It is critical that we prioritize a long-term solution for this spent fuel. I joined Reps. Mike Levin and Darrell Issa this week to introduce the Spent Fuel Prioritization Act. This is a commonsense solution to protect our community, environment, and national security. As a founding member of the Spent Nuclear Fuels Caucus, I am proud to join my Southern California colleagues in introducing this bill. Read more.
Working in DC
This week I met with the Southern California Association of Governments to talk about infrastructure in our Orange County community. Thanks for stopping by!
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
This week the House and Senate both passed a bill to end forced arbitration lawsuits involving sexual assault and harassment. This bill gives the power back to victims of sexual assault so they can choose whether they would like to go to court or arbitrate their claim. I was proud to support this bill to support survivors. Read more.
Celebrating Lunar New Year
This past weekend I attended the 40th annual UVSA Tết Festival to celebrate the New Year and our vibrant Vietnamese community in Orange County. Happy New Year!
Recognizing Outstanding Women in our Community
Ahead of Women’s History Month in March, I am looking forward to highlighting outstanding women in our Orange County community. If you or someone you know is a community-focused and civically engaged woman living in our district, please nominate them here. Nominations will be accepted until February 14, 2022.
In the News
Democrat Levin, Republican Issa Lead Effort to Remove Radioactive Fuel from San Onofre
The Spent Fuel Prioritization Act would prioritize the removal of nuclear fuel from decommissioned plants in areas with large populations, significant seismic hazards, and where continued storage presents a national security concern. Read more.
Reps. Steel and Porter Introduce Bill Aimed to Help Veteran-Owned Businesses
The bill, called the Driving Veterans Success Act, would create a new Veterans Business Enterprise Program. The program would require the Department of Transportation to ensure at least 10 percent of all future federal highway and transit contracts go to veteran-owned small businesses. Read more.
Olympic corporate sponsors cannot allow China to ‘walk all over’ US: Rep. Steel
Michelle Steel, R-Calif., argues the U.S. Olympic corporate sponsors are ‘hypocritical’ for not being concerned about athletes in poor condition during the Beijing Winter Games. Watch.
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