Greetings!
I've been visiting with so many of you across Orange County this week, meeting with constituents and witnessing the best our community has to offer. From innovative small businesses, to generous non-profits and community service organizations, we live in the best community in the nation!
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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Working With Local Partners to Deliver for Orange County |
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I joined Meals on Wheels Orange County for a food distribution event in Westminster to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of March for Meals, which commemorates the Older Americans Act’s Senior Nutrition Program. President Nixon signed the Act into law 50 years ago, and it has provided important funding to food assistance programs for seniors like Meals on Wheels ever since.
It was wonderful to see such a great turnout and get a firsthand look at the work Meals on Wheels is doing in our community!
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I met with the District Export Council of Southern California to discuss port congestion, supply chain shortages, the ongoing trade impacts from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and how local and federal leaders can partner to ease the challenges facing families and businesses in Orange County.
Easing our port backlog has been one of my top priorities in Congress, and I am thankful to have local partners who are committed to solving this important issue.
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CAN'T MISS: Women's Financial Empowerment Seminar |
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I’m hosting a Women’s Financial Empowerment Seminar on Saturday, April 2 at 10:00 PM at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center. Joining me will be Victoria Hà
-Vy Le, the Executive Field Chairwoman of First Financial Security, to talk about common financial challenges and planning.
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LISTEN: Californians Can't Afford One More Day Without Energy Independence |
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My office is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.
This nationwide high school arts competition takes place each Spring and is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.
The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in our District and the winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page, and the winner will be invited to a reception in Washington, D.C.
I encourage all student artists to enter a submission to the Competition!
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Celebrating the Best of Our Community |
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On Sunday, I presented the Business of the Month award to Viet Pham, the owner of The Recess Room in Fountain valley, which has been called Little Saigon’s “most generous restaurant,” and has provided tens of thousands of free meals to Orange County’s Vietnamese community.
I got a firsthand, behind-the-scenes look at their operations, met the volunteers, and got to join them to package some food. Thank you, Viet Pham and team, for all your service to our community and for showing me around!
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Last week, I recognized GET SAFE as the March Non-Profit of the Month. I met with Founder & CEO Stuart Haskin to learn about the work they are doing to teach crisis intervention, de-escalation, and risk reduction training to many different groups including seniors and first responders.
Thank you, Stuart, and team for helping our community stay safe!
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My office offers internship opportunities in Washington D.C. and Huntington Beach, CA, and we are now accepting applications for the Summer session!
I especially encourage students in California to apply, but the position is available to any student who is currently enrolled or recently graduated from college. Students will gain invaluable work experience while learning about the inner workings of the House of Representatives.
If you are a hardworking, dedicated individual who has a desire to help improve our community, this internship is for you!
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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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Daily Pilot: Sand restoration project receives federal funding to combat coastal erosion on O.C. beaches |
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"In Huntington Beach, Mayor Barbara Delgleize said in a statement announcing the funding that she was thankful to Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Seal Beach) but added that such restoration would ideally occur every seven to 10 years to maintain local beaches.
That hasn’t happened since 2009, according to Delgleize.” Read More.
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What is causing Californians to leave California?
By Kenneth P. Miller | Inland Empire Economic Partnership Have you thought of leaving California? If so, join the club. Recent polls by researchers at U.C. Berkeley (2019) and U.C. San Diego (2021) indicate that half of Californians have...
Read more
www.ocregister.com
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Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress
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