Greetings!
On Monday, our nation remembered and honored our fallen servicemembers during Memorial Day. I was grateful to spend the day with members of our community honoring the service and sacrifice of our heroes.
Throughout the week I've been meeting with Orange County community members who are working to end human trafficking, embrace the spirit of volunteerism, and support the people of Ukraine. Our community truly represents the best of America, and it's been wonderful to spend time with some of our amazing neighbors. Keep reading to learn more!
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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes |
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On Monday, we commemorated Memorial Day - a day to honor our men and women in uniform who gave what President Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion" to defend our nation.
I was honored to join VFW Post 9557 and present them with a flag flown over the Capitol in remembrance of the men and women in our armed forces who gave their lives to protect our country. I also had the privilege of joining a ceremony in Seal Beach in honor of our fallen, and was able to share some personal thoughts about the meaning of this day.
Memorial Day is an important reminder that the price of freedom is high and we must never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf.
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My office is looking for a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a paid Wounded Warrior Program fellowship in my Huntington Beach district office. The person chosen for the special fellowship will work with our military and veteran community to handle casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.
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I’m pleased to announce that June’s Non-Profit of the Month is Fash United in Newport Beach. I met with their team to discuss their work to unite the fashion and design industries to advance human rights. They partner with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force to provide support and resources to survivors of human trafficking. Human trafficking is modern slavery, and its profits are estimated at $150 billion annually. This is a human rights disaster that affects far too many around the world.
Thanks to President and CEO Marilen Coughenour and her whole team for all they are doing to address this important issue.
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My staff will be hosting mobile office hours in 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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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 Our Senior Volunteers |
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For more than four decades, the annual Garden Grove Strawberry festival has provided a special opportunity to bring our community together to celebrate its legacy and honor the outstanding people in our area.
I attended the 45th annual Strawberry Ball to honor this year’s King and Queen as Senior Volunteers of the year and present them with Congressional Recognition for their service. King Mark Mahoney and Queen Sue Jeanette Tallmon have been active volunteers with local organizations like the H. Louis Lake Senior Center, the Garden Grove Elks Lodge #192, and Moose Lodge. Thank you, Mark and Sue for all you do for our community!
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Supporting Small Businesses and Ukraine |
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I stopped by European Delights Gourmet Foods in Fountain Valley to meet with the owner, Lisa Harvey, and learn about her efforts to provide support to the people of Ukraine. Lisa’s store brings a taste of traditional gourmet European foods to Orange County, and her team has been collecting goods like medical and baby supplies, and she even led a donation drive for the people in Ukraine.
Thank you, Lisa, for showing the world that Orange County stands with the people of Ukraine!
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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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Biden Union Agenda Support Jeopardizes Supply Chain, Economy
By [ Evan Armstrong ] 06/01/2022 Over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the U.S. and global supply chains are still in a state of disruption. Inflation, energy prices, China's COVID containment, port congestion, market fluctuations and...
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www.rila.org
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'Historic Breakthrough': US, Taiwan Announce New Trade...
TAIPEI, Taiwan-The United States and Taiwan have agreed to a new trade initiative after the island is excluded from the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework that President Joe Biden launched in May. The new agreement, formally called the...
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www.ntd.com
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Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress
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