April 7, 2023

Standing With Taiwan

This week, I joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and a bipartisan delegation for a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. 

Before the meeting, a Chinese diplomat emailed my staff, and the staff of other delegation members, threatening us to cancel the meeting or face consequences. The CCP can't intimidate me, so we went ahead with the meeting.

I was honored to meet with President Tsai and this large, bipartisan delegation of members to continue our conversations from my visit to Taiwan in December. The Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to democracy, and it is vital that we stand strong against their attempts to intimidate and threaten a sovereign nation into submission.

This historic visit sends a resounding message to the world that we stand with our ally Taiwan and will not tolerate any action by the Chinese Communist Party to undermine democracy.

Calling All Student Artists

My office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. If you know a talented young artist who should have their work displayed in the Halls of Congress, this competition is for them!

Submissions are open through April 17th, at 4:00 p.m. The competition is open to middle and high school students from the grades of 6th - 12th. The school must be located in California’s 45th District, or the student must reside in the District.

Julie Su is WRONG for the Department of Labor

President Biden has nominated former California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie Su, to be the U.S. Secretary of Labor. During her tenure, Ms. Su did nothing but harm California’s workforce, oversee billions of dollars in fraudulent benefit payments, and further exacerbate the supply chain crisis.

That's why I sent a letter with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Ways and Mean Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), Education and Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC), and others in the California Congressional  delegation to President Biden calling on him to immediately rescind his nomination of Ms. Su for Secretary of Labor.

American workers and businesses will face more regulation, mismanagement, and waste from Washington should the Senate confirm Julie Su as Labor Secretary. The President must rescind this nomination.

Get Your Education, Serve Our Nation

For students considering their next steps after high school, the Military Service Academies present an exciting opportunity to receive a world-class education and unmatched leadership skills, paid for by the U.S. Military. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA); the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA); and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

To request a Military Academy Nomination from my office, please complete the form on my website, and someone my office will be in touch with additional information. In the mean time, visit my website to learn more about the application process.

My team will be hosting an information night for interested applicants. Representatives from the U.S. Military Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard Academies will be present to answer your questions about what it means to attend one of these institutions.

When: April 18, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Buena Park City Hall Chamber Room
6650 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90622
RSVP: email [email protected]

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Intern in My Office

The application to intern in my D.C. or District office during the Summer session is open! If you are high school or college student looking to learn more about Congress and the legislative process, an internship in my office can be a fun, educational, and exciting opportunity.

Candidates must possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills. In addition, we are seeking highly collaborative team players with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a hardworking, dedicated individual who has a desire to help improve our Southern California communities, then an internship in my office might be for you! Visit my website to learn more and apply.

Thanks for taking the time to read about what I've been doing on behalf of Southern California families. Be sure to connect with my official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, where I post the latest news and updates. It is an honor to serve you in Congress.

Sincerely,

Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress