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Steel Legislation and Amendments to Combat CCP Influence Passes House of Representatives in FY2024 NDAA

By West OC Times Report | Jul 18, 2023

On July 14, the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) containing Rep. Michelle Steel’s (R-CA) legislation to prevent Chinese Communist Party (CCP) espionage on the U.S. military and supply chain and two amendments to combat the expansion of CCP influence passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

Steel, Carbajal Establish the Bipartisan STARBASE Caucus

By West OC Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

On July 13, co-chairs Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) re-established the bipartisan STARBASE Caucus for the 118th Congress.

Rep. Steel: 'The CCP’s organ harvesting is a gross human rights violation'

By West OC Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Reps. Michelle Steel, R-CA, and Neal Dunn, M.D., R-FL, have urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to prevent anyone participating in what she said was "the Chinese Communist Party’s forced organ harvesting industry" from immigrating to the U.S.

Steel, Dunn Urge State Department to Take Action Against CCP Organ Harvesters

By West OC Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for immediate action to prevent those who participate in the Chinese Communist Party’s forced organ harvesting industry from earning immigration status in the United States and ensure that prior offenders have not already immigrated

Steel Applauds End of Affirmative Action

By West OC Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court released their decision in the consolidated cases of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) v. Harvard and University of North Carolina, striking down the use of Affirmative Action in the admissions of federally funded universities.

Steel, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Secure Medical Supply Chains

By West OC Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 23, Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced legislation to secure U.S. medical supply chains and reduce our, and our allies’, reliance on the Chinese Communist Party by empowering the United States Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements for medical goods and services between the United States and key allies and partners around the world.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously Passes Steel Bill to Permanently Sanction Iran

By West OC Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 23, the House of Representatives House Committee on Foreign Affairs passed the bipartisan Solidifying Iran Sanctions Act (SISA) unanimously by voice vote.

Steel, Budzinski Introduce Bipartisan Solution to Youth Mental Health Crisis

By West OC Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

This week, U.S. Representatives Michelle Steel (R-CA-45) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) introduced the Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act — bipartisan legislation to link schools with evidence-based trauma support and mental health care services, improving access for students.

Ways and Means Committee Passes Steel Bill to Increase Access to Telehealth Services

By West OC Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 7, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the bipartisan Telehealth Expansion Act, introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and joined by Reps. Susie Lee (D-NV), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Brad Schneider (D-IL).

Steel, Malliotakis Lead Legislation to Provide Tax Relief to Working Families

By West OC Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 6 Congresswomen Michelle Steel (CA-45) and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), members of the House Committee on Ways & Means, introduced the Working Families Tax Cut Act, legislation that would give middle-class Americans a guaranteed deduction bonus for the next two years.

Steel, Porter, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Hate, Racism, Violence Against AAPI Community

By West OC Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

Rep. Michelle Park Steel (R-CA), Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and 23 additional members in the House of Representatives introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution condemning hate crimes committed against Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, which have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reps Steel, Moore, Davis, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Encourage Charitable Giving and Support Local Communities

By West OC Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 17, Representatives Michelle Steel (CA-45), Blake Moore (UT-01), Danny K. Davis (NH-01), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the bipartisan "Charitable Act" to empower Americans to contribute to charitable causes and support local communities.

Steel Introduces Solutions to Streamline Tax Filings and Increase Returns

By West OC Times Report | May 17, 2023

On May 12, Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) introduced the “Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act” with eight of her colleagues to make permanent the enhanced standard deduction established by the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 (TCJA), which is set to expire in 2025.

Steel Applauds House Passage of Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act.

By West OC Times Report | May 16, 2023

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) issued the following statement applauding the House Passage of H.R. 1163, the Protecting Taxpayer and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act.

Steel, Smith introduce bipartisan legislation to hold Vietnamese officials accountable for gross human rights violations

By West OC Times Report | May 15, 2023

Marking Vietnam Human Rights Day, a bipartisan group of House members including Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), and Lou Correa (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 3172, the Vietnam Human Rights Act, to hold Vietnamese officials accountable for gross human rights abuses and help prioritize the protection of freedoms and the development of the rule of law in the country.

Steel, Braun, Baldwin Introduce Solutions to Lower Health Care Costs

By West OC Times Report | May 9, 2023

On May 8, Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), and Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bicameral bill to promote transparency in health care, crack down on anti-competitive practices, and remove restrictions preventing competition in health care markets.

Steel Celebrates Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

By West OC Times Report | May 8, 2023

On May 3, Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) announced the 45th District winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition and hosted an award reception to honor the top finalists.

Steel, McCaul, Lee, Scott Introduce Bill to Solidify Iranian Sanctions

By West OC Times Report | May 5, 2023

On May 1, Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) led 22 of their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan and bicameral Solidify Iran Sanctions Act (SISA), to make permanent the sanctions established by the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.

Steel Statement on Korean President’s Joint Address to Congress

By West OC Times Report | May 2, 2023

On April 28, Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) released a statement after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s address to a joint session of Congress. Rep. Steel, a first-generation immigrant from Korea, was instrumental in inviting President Yoon to the United States.

Steel, Correa Introduce Resolution Recognizing the 48th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon

By West OC Times Report | May 1, 2023

On April 28, Co-Chairs of the Vietnam Caucus Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA-45) and Lou Correa (D-CA-46) introduced a bipartisan resolution with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Jim Costa (D-CA) to commemorate the 48th Anniversary of Black April, the Fall of Saigon, and the tragic collapse of the Republic of Vietnam.

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