Congresswoman Michelle Steel
Recent News About Congresswoman Michelle Steel
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Steel introduces bill requiring mediation before port strikes
Rep. Michelle Steel has introduced legislation aimed at ending strikes at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports by mandating that mediation efforts be fully exhausted before port workers can initiate a labor strike. This approach is similar to the processes currently in place for rail and airline workers under the Railroad Labor Act.
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Steel urges action on Vietnamese refugee facing extradition
In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Representative Michelle Steel urged the Biden Administration to intervene in the case of Vietnamese refugee Y Quynh Bdap. Bdap is facing extradition from Thailand back to Vietnam, following a Thai judge's ruling that the extradition should proceed.
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Steel introduces bill supporting charter school facilities
Rep. Michelle Steel has introduced legislation aimed at expanding federal support for charter school facilities, with the goal of increasing quality education opportunities for all students, regardless of their background.
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Resolution introduced to designate September as Boat People Awareness Month
Representative Michelle Steel has introduced House Resolution 1477 to designate September as "Boat People Awareness Month." This initiative aims to recognize the hundreds of thousands of refugees who fled Vietnam after the fall of Saigon.
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Legislation introduced to improve housing benefits for student veteran parents
Today, Representatives Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Susie Lee (D-NV) introduced the Education Flexibility for Veteran Parents Act. This legislation aims to provide greater flexibility for student veterans in accessing housing benefits through the G.I. Bill.
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Steel and Foxx request federal probe into alleged antisemitism at Santa Ana Unified
Representative Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) have called for an investigation into allegations of antisemitism within the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD). The request was made in a letter sent to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
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House passes bill boosting geothermal production
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) aimed at accelerating geothermal energy production in the United States.
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House passes act improving telehealth access for non-English speakers
On September 18, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) aimed at improving health care access for patients with limited English proficiency. The Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to eliminate language barriers in telehealth services, which are often more affordable and accessible than traditional health care delivery.
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Lawmakers urge Senate leaders to restore full funding for DoD's STARBASE Program
Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) have led a coalition of 16 House members in urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to restore funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE Program. This program provides STEM education for elementary and secondary students on 90 military installations nationwide.
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Steel criticizes Biden administration over response to religious persecution in Vietnam
Six months after urging the U.S. State Department to designate Vietnam as a Country of Particular Concern due to ongoing religious persecution, Rep. Michelle Steel has criticized the Biden Administration for its continued inaction on the issue.
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Steel's healthcare bill passes committee vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Michelle Steel’s bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering costs, increasing access, and improving the quality of health care has passed the House Education and Workforce Committee.
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Rep. Steel hosts roundtable discussing threats from Chinese Communist Party
Representative Michelle Steel held a roundtable on Friday with local leaders to discuss threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), including the rise in fentanyl coming across the border and CCP influence on American society.
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Rep. Michelle Steel accuses Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su of obstructing congressional oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With recent reporting finding that Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su has forgiven California’s $32 billion unemployment insurance debt, Rep. Michelle Steel is leading all California Republicans in the U.S. House in demanding an explanation from Su and calling for an end to her obstruction of congressional oversight.