Greetings!

This week I was in Washington, D.C. for another busy week of meetings and votes. I hope everyone in our Orange County community has a happy and healthy Fourth of July holiday weekend. I feel so lucky to be able to live in America – the country that gave me the opportunity to live my American dream.

 Here are some highlights from my week:

  • Introduced a bill to combat unemployment fraud and support victims of identity theft
  • Spoke on the House Floor about the importance of repealing the SALT Cap
  • Attended the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association awards ceremony

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Serving California's 48th District
Encouraging Student Innovation
The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for middle and high school students across the country to hone their skills in coding and innovation by creating their own app. I’m happy to announce that my office will be hosting the challenge this year. Students can learn more about rules and deadlines on my website.
Mobile Office Hours
It’s the start of a new month, which means a new schedule of mobile office hours to best serve you. Here’s a list of the office hours my office will be hosting in July to help you with any issues you may be having with a Federal Agency.
When: July 13, 2021 | 10 am to 2 pm
Where: 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
When: July 20, 2021 | 9 am to 1 pm 
Where: 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
When: July 29, 2021 | 10 am to 2 pm 
Where: 10200 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Hearing from You
I had a great meeting with the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce this week. I gave an update on the work I’m doing in Washington, and answered questions on the labor shortage and infrastructure. Thanks for having me!
Honoring our Law Enforcement
This past weekend I was honored to attend the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association awards ceremony. Our local law enforcement do so much to keep our communities safe. Thank you!
Protecting our Beaches
This week I met with the South Pacific Division Commander of the Army Corps to discuss the importance of sand replenishment on our Orange County coastline. Learn more about Orange County sand erosion and my work on this issue here. 
Your Voice in DC
Working to Repeal the SALT Cap
The State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap hurt many hardworking families in Orange County. The average SALT deduction lost in the 48th district was $28,532. As a member of the bipartisan SALT Caucus, I am working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find a way to repeal this cap. This week, I joined members of the caucus to discuss the impact it has on Californians and the importance of repealing it.
Combatting Unemployment Fraud
Billions of dollars in pandemic unemployment assistance has been stolen from American taxpayers. This is unacceptable. This bipartisan legislation ensures transparency and accountability and protects more of your taxpayer money from falling into the wrong hands. Read more.
Condemning Human Rights Abuses
The Chinese Communist Party has a long list of human rights abuses, ranging from the suppression of a free press in Hong Kong, to the mass internment and torture of the Uyghurs. This week I co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to condemn the CCP for this abuse. I also spoke on the House Floor about the 100 year anniversary of the communist regime.
How I voted
My goal as your member of Congress is to be as transparent as possible about the votes I am taking in Washington. You can always view my vote record on my website.

I want to hear your feedback! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or comments on legislation or items currently up for debate in Congress.
Click here to see what the House voted on this week. Here’s an explanation of some of my votes:

H.R.3684 INVEST in America Act: The legislation in total costs American taxpayers over $700 billion, strips states from prioritizing building new roads, rejects bipartisan project streamlining provisions and increases passenger rail programs by 850% - allowing taxpayers to pay for the California High-Speed Rail which has ballooned to over $100 billion. This much spending will only further drive inflation and leave future generations with massive amounts of debt. That’s why I opposed H.R. 3684 when it reached the House Floor for a vote. 
In the News
SALT Lawmakers Taking to House Floor in Push for Tax Break
A rare show of bipartisan unity over tax policy unfolded Tuesday evening, with 18 lawmakers making their case on why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should include an expansion of the state and local tax deduction in upcoming legislation. Read more. 
Newsmax 6.26.21
I joined Joe Pinion over the weekend to talk the immigration crisis on our Southern border and California’s failed high-speed rail project.
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Sincerely,
Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress