Greetings!
I was happy to be back in Washington, DC this week working for our Orange County community.
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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Taking Action Against California Train Robberies
The string of organized train robberies happening in California are horrible to see and have had a ripple effect throughout the country as we continue facing a massive supply chain crisis. Goods like COVID-19 tests, personal protective equipment, and food products are being stolen by organized crime groups, and empty packages are littered all over the train tracks. Bottlenecks at our local ports and the soft-on-crime approaches by the Los Angeles District Attorney have contributed to these types of thefts in our local communities.
That’s why this week I led 17 of my colleagues in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting he use every tool at his disposal to quickly prosecute those responsible for these crimes. Read the full letter here and an excerpt below. |
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“Organized retail theft and violence are causing many new safety and consumer risks. Now we are seeing the same organized attacks on cargo trains. These attacks continue, without penalty, thanks to the state’s disastrous progressive policies and lack of criminal prosecution. The effects of the continued theft and looting are felt throughout the country.” |
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I spoke with Fox News about this issue and my letter to the Attorney General. Watch here or below: |
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Supporting our Local Nonprofits and Volunteers
Following Korean American Day last week, I was proud to present the Korean-American Seniors Association of Orange County with nonprofit of the month! KASA OC serves 200 households monthly & does important work to improve the lives of our Korean American senior community.
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Jung Ja Yoon was also honored with volunteer of the month. She has been a volunteer with KASA OC for 40 years. She is always in the community helping others, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you Jung for your decades of service. |
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Combatting Inflation
California families are tired of skyrocketing costs and paying more for almost everything every day. At the same time costs are rising, the store shelves across the country are empty due to the supply chain crisis. Watch my floor speech about these crises we are facing:
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Until Washington gets its spending under control, inflation will continue to rise and its hard-working families that will continue to pay the price. That’s why I joined my California colleague, Rep. Mike Garcia, in introducing the Inflation Prevention Act. This bill would bar legislation that would be estimated to increase inflation until the year-over-year inflation rate drops below 4.5 percent. |
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OPINION POLL: Supply Chain and Costs |
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Have you noticed an increase in prices & lower supply over the last couple of months?
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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. |
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Accessing COVID-19 Testing
This week, the Administration announced a federal program to provide free at-home COVID-19 tests via the United States Postal Service. Click here for more information or to order online. If you would like place an order by phone, you can call the covidtests.gov test kit order fulfillment helpline:
1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489)
Hours: 8 am - Midnight Eastern, 7 days per week.
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Kicking off Lunar New Year
This last weekend I was so happy to start Lunar New Year celebrations at the Annual Little Saigon Flower Festival at the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster! Make sure to stop by before the festival concludes on January 30 th. |
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Los Angeles train robberies: Congress members ask Garland for DOJ's help |
Steel noted that many of the products thieves are stealing from railroads in Los Angeles "are not just delivered throughout the State of California, but also throughout the United States, affecting interstate and international commerce." Read more.
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Calif. lawmaker on train thefts in the Golden State: This is not the United States we know |
Republican Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., on train robberies rising in California. Watch.
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Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress
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