Dear Friend,
I’m writing to you today at the start of a new year, and as our nation has experienced a challenging couple of weeks. I am blessed and honored to serve as your Representative in Congress, and promise to be a champion for our community. There are many challenges in front of us, but I am confident that we can address them together. America is the greatest country on earth. I look forward to getting to work in The People’s House on behalf of California’s 48th district to serve you and your family.
I’ll be using this newsletter as a way to keep you up to date on my work on behalf of our Orange County community, so make sure you sign up for regular updates. You can also connect with my official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, where I’ll be posting the latest news and updates.
|
|
Serving California's 48th District |
|
Help with a Federal Agency
My top priority in Congress is to serve you, my constituents. If you’re having difficulties with a federal agency, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem. Visit my website to submit a casework request and a member of my staff will be in contact with you.
|
|
Working to Support our Coastline
Recently the Army Corps of Engineers released their work plan for the 2021 fiscal year, which includes a number of important infrastructure priorities that support our coastline. I teamed up with my colleagues Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim to highlight the win for our region. Read more
|
|
On Wednesday, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States here in Washington, DC. I thank President Trump for his four years of service to our nation. Our new President will have enormous challenges ahead of him. These challenges can only be addressed with the support of a united Congress. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find solutions for the American people.
|
|
Photo Courtesy of CQ Roll Call |
|
Following the violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, more than 26,000 National Guard troops were deployed to Washington, D.C. ahead of President Joe Biden’s inauguration. This week it was reported that these men and women were told to evacuate the congressional buildings and use the garages and outdoor spaces for their rest breaks, instead of inside the congressional buildings. Hours after this news broke, the troops were able to go back inside, but questions remain about why and how this decision was made. Today I sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi, the acting House Sergeant at Arms, and the Capitol Police Chief requesting answers on how this happened. Read the letter here.
|
|
|
Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, reopened the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal last week for first-time and second-time borrowers. If you’re a small business owner, check out the SBA’s website for the most up to date resources and guidance.
Economic Impact Payments
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 includes a second round of Economic Impact Payments for qualified individuals making up to $75,000 per year.
The second round of payments, or “EIP 2,” is generally $600 for singles and $1,200 for married couples filing a joint return. The IRS and Treasury continue to work closely with partners in the tax and financial industry to do everything possible to get the second round of Economic Impact Payments to the American people as quickly as possible. For more information on tracking your payment or updating your information, visit the sites below.
|
|
|
|
Support for Law Enforcement Paramount after Capitol Riots |
When members and staff were told to shelter in place and to avoid the chaos erupting throughout the Capitol complex, Capitol Police officers actively confronted the dangerous mobs. Hundreds of police officers from neighboring precincts and counties outside of the District of Columbia mobilized to support the men and women working to clear the Capitol and keep us safe.
|
|
|
Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
