Greetings!
On Tuesday, our nation witnessed a shocking and despicable act violence which took the lives of 19 elementary school students and their teachers. I am heartbroken for the parents and families of Uvalde who lost their children and loved ones. This loss of innocent life is devastating. No one should have to face this kind of violence and evil. Please join me in praying for those who are suffering.
In Congress this week, as part of the Education and Labor Committee’s hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, I've been working to hold elite universities accountable for their use of discriminatory admissions practices. I questioned Secretary Cardona about the Biden Administration's commitment to fairness. I also joined community leaders in Orange County to honor them during AAPI Heritage month, and the President signed my bipartisan legislation, the Access to Baby Formula Act into law. Read on for details about all this and more.
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Standing Up to Discrimination |
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On Thursday, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing about the Department of Education's priorities. I questioned Secretary Miguel Cardona about universities' discriminatory use of "personality traits" in admissions decisions, which unfairly impact AAPI students.
I invite the Administration to join me in making a commitment to ensuring that each student is evaluated on their own merits - not their race.
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My staff will be hosting mobile office hours in Westminster on June 2nd and Garden Grove on June 10th. Mobile office hours provide an opportunity to get one-on-one, in-person assistance with federal agencies from my staff. Mobile office hours are open to the public.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 11am-5:30pm
Asian Garden Mall
9200 Bolsa Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683
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Friday, June 10th 8am-1pm
Garden Grove City Hall, 3rd Floor
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
*Appointment Required, Call Ahead*
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You can also contact my office for assistance at any time. For my office locations in Huntington Beach and Washington D.C., click here.
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Celebrating Leaders in the AAPI Community |
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This week I presented awards to twelve community leaders in recognition of their leadership during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
The AAPI community in Orange County is truly remarkable, and we are fortunate to have such dedicated and talented leaders in our area. I’m pleased to be able to recognize these outstanding individuals – especially during AAPI Heritage Month - for their contributions to our community and for being examples of distinguished citizenship for Southern Californians and all Americans.
I presented the awards to the following twelve individuals at a ceremony in Fountain Valley on Wednesday:
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Becky Nguyen
James Nakamura
Sy Kyung Ju
Rev. Thomas Lee
Dr. Rupali Chadha, M.D.
Gerald Kim
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Tam Nguyen
Jay Ungos
Sonny Nguyen
Holly Pham
Rose Tsai
Kevin Hizon
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I hope you will join me in thanking and celebrating these individuals for their service and leadership! |
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SIGNED INTO LAW: The Access to Baby Formula Act |
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Steel's Access to Baby Formula Act set to Become Law
Both chambers of Congress fast-tracked U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel's (R-CA) bipartisan Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and have sent it to the president's desk to be signed into law. Rep. Steel on May 17 led a bipartisan contingent of 95 original ...
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riponadvance.com
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LISTEN: Baby Formula Update With KABC's Frank Mottek |
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Supporting Our Strategic Partners |
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This week, the President unveiled his new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) - a plan to partner with our allies in Southeast Asia to counter the Chinese Communist Party's aggression.
Unfortunately, the Administration failed to include Taiwan, one of our most crucial strategic partners in the region. Earlier in the year, I sent a letter to the Administration urging them to ensure Taiwan's inclusion in the framework. Taiwan’s admission to the IPEF would have been an essential step in demonstrating America’s resolve to protect, defend, and strengthen that key partnership.
This is a disappointing failure by the Administration to show our commitment to our allies, and it’s beyond time for the President and the rest of the world to take Taiwan’s role on the world stage seriously.
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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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Opinion | Gavin Newsom's Re-Election Windfall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom must feel like he won the lottery, and in a political sense he has. A year ago he and other Democratic Governors were begging for a federal bailout. Last week he announced a $98 billion surplus, which he wants to...
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www.wsj.com
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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. |
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Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress
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