llApril 28, 2023

Dear John,

It's been a busy week here in Washington, D.C. South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol paid an official state visit to the United States, the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to bring accountability and transparency to the IRS, and I introduced a resolution commemorating Black April.

Additionally, my office is still accepting nominations for the AAPI of Distinction Awards, and I am proud to announce the Business of the Month.

Get the details about all of this and more below, and make sure to follow my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get these updates in real-time.

An Historic Week for the U.S./R.O.K Alliance

Last week I shared with you about the letter I wrote to South Korean President Yoon Sook Yeol welcoming him to the United States and encouraging him to continue building up the trilateral relationship between the United States, South Korea, and Japan. This week, as President Yoon arrived in the United States for an official state visit, I joined my colleagues to introduce a resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the U.S./R.O.K. alliance.

I was honored to represent the vibrant Korean American community in Southern California at the White House state dinner in President Yoon’s honor and to escort him to the floor of the House as he became the first Korean president in over a decade to address a joint session of Congress. His message was clear: the alliance between the U.S. and the R.O.K. transformed South Korea from a war-torn, fragile democracy to a thriving economic power that has become a cornerstone of preserving peace and democracy around the world.

As a proud first-generation American, I am honored to bridge the gap between Korea and the United States and strengthen our ties with such an important ally. Together, we have the ability build mutually beneficial economic trade agreements that will significantly grow both of our economies. Korea is also a vital partner in promoting peace in the region and countering the aggression of North Korea. I look forward to continuing to strengthen the friendship between our two nations. We are stronger together.

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I am proud to recognize Barros Dental as the CA-45 Business of the Month. The team at Barros are 1st and 2nd generation Filipino Americans living the American Dream and working together to bring a one-stop shop for beautiful smiles to the people of Cerritos!

Honoring the AAPI Community

From business leaders and educators to healthcare professionals and community service providers, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Southern California is as remarkable and impactful as it is diverse. We are fortunate to have such dedicated and talented friends and neighbors in our area.

In anticipation of AAPI Heritage Month in May, my office is asking for your help to honor some of these incredible individuals as distinguished citizens with our 2023 AAPI of Distinction Award.

Visit my website by May 10th to nominate a member of the AAPI community who lives or works in the 45th Congressional District and has made a significant contribution to our community. I look forward to working with you to honor the amazing AAPI Community!

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WATCH: Rep. Steel Questions IRS Commissioner

This week, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing with IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel to bring accountability and transparency to the agency amid its plans to hire 87,000 new employees to target middle- and low- income families with a flood of audits.

Commemorating the Tragic Fall
of Saigon

WATCH: Rep. Steel Speaks on the Floor of the House
to Commemorate Black April

Today, as Co-Chairs of the Vietnam Caucus Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) and I introduced a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 48th Anniversary of Black April, the Fall of Saigon, and the tragic collapse of the Republic of Vietnam.

In April of 1975, North Vietnam began an offensive campaign attacking cities in South Vietnam with the goal of overtaking the country, blatantly violating the terms of the Paris Peace Accord. On April 30, communist forces invaded the Republic of Vietnam’s capital city in an event known as the “Fall of Saigon.” Each year, Vietnamese American communities across the United States commemorate and mourn these events during the month of “Black April.”

I am honored to join the Vietnamese American community in Orange County’s Little Saigon and around the world in remembering those who lost their lives pursuing freedom and how blessed we are to live in the greatest country in the world. Communism has caused suffering to so many. On the 48th anniversary of Black April, we reaffirm our commitment to defending democracy and preserving the memory of those who were lost.

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The Biden administration is quietly helping American universities that host China's Confucius Institute on their campuses circumvent a ban on receiving federal funds.

The United States was founded as a land of freedom and opportunity, and for generations, California was the state where the American Dream was most fully realized.

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Thanks for taking the time to read about what I've been doing on behalf of Orange County 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

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An Historic Week for the U.S./R.O.K Alliance

Honoring the AAPI Community

Commemorating the Tragic Fall of Saigon

What I'm Reading

Commemorating the Tragic Fall
of Saigon