California's 45th Congressional District
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Recent News About California's 45th Congressional District
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Steel Legislation and Amendments to Combat CCP Influence Passes House of Representatives in FY2024 NDAA
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.
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Steel, Carbajal Establish the Bipartisan STARBASE Caucus
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.
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Steel, Dunn Urge State Department to Take Action Against CCP Organ Harvesters
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
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Steel Applauds End of Affirmative Action
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.
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Steel, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Secure Medical Supply Chains
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.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously Passes Steel Bill to Permanently Sanction Iran
On June 23, the House of Representatives House Committee on Foreign Affairs passed the bipartisan Solidifying Iran Sanctions Act (SISA) unanimously by voice vote.
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Steel, Budzinski Introduce Bipartisan Solution to Youth Mental Health Crisis
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.
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Ways and Means Committee Passes Steel Bill to Increase Access to Telehealth Services
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).
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Steel, Malliotakis Lead Legislation to Provide Tax Relief to Working Families
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.
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Steel, Porter, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Hate, Racism, Violence Against AAPI Community
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.
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Reps Steel, Moore, Davis, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Encourage Charitable Giving and Support Local Communities
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.
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Steel, Lee, Trone Introduce Legislation to Support Veteran Housing
On May 12, Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA), Susie Lee (D-NV), and David Trone (D-MD) introduced the bipartisan “Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) Congressional Charter Act” to grant a Congressional Charter to the VAREP, a nonprofit organization with a mission to advocate for sustainable homeownership, financial literacy education, and increasing economic opportunities for members of our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.
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Steel Introduces Solutions to Streamline Tax Filings and Increase Returns
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.
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Steel Applauds House Passage of Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act.
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.
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Steel, Smith introduce bipartisan legislation to hold Vietnamese officials accountable for gross human rights violations
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.
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Steel, Braun, Baldwin Introduce Solutions to Lower Health Care Costs
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.
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Steel Celebrates Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition
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.
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Steel, McCaul, Lee, Scott Introduce Bill to Solidify Iranian Sanctions
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.
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Steel Statement on Korean President’s Joint Address to Congress
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.
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Steel, Correa Introduce Resolution Recognizing the 48th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon
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.