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Michelle Steel highlights appreciation month, campus safety issues

Rep. Michelle Steel discusses key issues including Military Families Appreciation Month on November 17-19 through social media posts addressing military family appreciation, campus safety for Jewish students at UCLA, and improvements in veteran...

By West OC Times | Nov 19, 2024

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Congressional report criticizes UCLA over handling of antisemitism incidents

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By West OC Times | Nov 1, 2024

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Michelle Steel urges UN to remove China, Cuba & Vietnam from Human Rights Council

By West OC Times | Oct 31, 2024

Following the announcement that China, Cuba, and Vietnam will remain on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Representative Michelle Steel has urged the United Nations to remove these nations from the council.

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Michelle Steel urges US action on North Korea ahead of UN review

By West OC Times | Oct 30, 2024

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Steel urges Biden administration action on North Korean human rights abuses

By West OC Times | Oct 30, 2024

Ahead of an upcoming United Nations review, U.S. Representative Michelle Steel is urging the Biden-Harris Administration to address human rights violations in North Korea.

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California Republicans urge delay on air board's gas price policy vote

By West OC Times | Oct 25, 2024

California's Republican representatives in the U.S. House are urging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to postpone a November 8 vote on new policies that may lead to higher gasoline prices.

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California Republicans request delay on planned gas price hike

By West OC Times | Oct 25, 2024

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Assemblyman Tri Ta comments on Andrew Do’s guilty plea and resignation

By West OC Times | Oct 22, 2024

Today, Assemblyman Tri Ta issued a statement in response to Former Supervisor Andrew Do's guilty plea and resignation. In his statement, Ta expressed disappointment over Do's actions, saying that "public corruption cannot be tolerated." He added that he is thankful to the Orange County District Attorney, the US Attorney, and all involved law enforcement for their efforts in addressing the issue.

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Senator Nguyen criticizes new California oil regulation over potential gas price hikes

By West OC Times | Oct 18, 2024

Senator Janet Nguyen has voiced strong opposition to Governor Gavin Newsom's recent oil regulation law, arguing that it will lead to increased gas prices. In an article published in the Orange County Register on October 14, 2024, Nguyen criticized the legislation passed during a special session of the Senate.

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Steel introduces bill requiring mediation before port strikes

By West OC Times | Oct 2, 2024

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

By West OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

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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Michelle Steel calls on Canada for safe resettlement of Vietnamese refugee

By West OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

Vietnamese American leaders and various community organizations have aligned with Representative Michelle Steel's initiative to secure a home in Canada for Y Quynh Bdap, a UN-recognized refugee and victim of religious persecution by the Communist Party of Vietnam. Currently, Bdap is facing extradition from Thailand back to Vietnam, following a Thai judge's ruling today that the extradition should proceed.

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Steel introduces bill supporting charter school facilities

By West OC Times | Sep 27, 2024

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

By West OC Times | Sep 26, 2024

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

By West OC Times | Sep 26, 2024

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

By West OC Times | Sep 26, 2024

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

By West OC Times | Sep 25, 2024

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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Congresswoman urges Biden to confront Vietnam leader on human rights

By West OC Times | Sep 24, 2024

Congresswoman Michelle Steel has urged President Biden to address human rights abuses in Vietnam during his upcoming meeting with the country's president and ruling Communist Party chief, To Lam. In a letter sent ahead of the Wednesday meeting, Steel highlighted the increasing persecution under To Lam's leadership.

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House passes bill naming post office after Vietnam War veterans

By West OC Times | Sep 24, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel to rename the U.S. Post Office in Westminster, CA as the “Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office.” The post office is located in Little Saigon, Orange County, CA, which has the largest population of Vietnamese outside of Vietnam.

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Mendez v. Westminster case added to California school curriculum

By West OC Times | Sep 23, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1805 into law, a move that marks a significant development in California's educational and civil rights history. Authored by Assemblyman Tri Ta of Orange County, the legislation mandates the inclusion of the historic Mendez v. Westminster case in California history textbooks. This ensures that students statewide will learn about California's role in setting a crucial precedent for civil rights in America.