May 19, 2023

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Dear John, 

It's National Police week, and, in addition to welcoming Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes to Washington, I supported several bills that passed the House of Representatives to support our brave law enforcement officers. I'm continuing to fight back against the CCP's aggression, and I introduced two pieces of legislation to lower taxes and make it easier for American families to keep their hard-earned dollars.  

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


I'm Fighting Back

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WATCH: Rep. Steel Participates in CCP Committee Hearing on Economic Aggression

This week the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held its first hearing on the CCP's ongoing economic aggression towards the United States. During the hearing, I focused on finding solutions to the ongoing digital trade imbalance between the U.S. and Communist China.

I also sat down for an interview with Fox News about our district and the threat from the CCP. 37% of our district is Asian-American. Of that, almost half of them are Vietnamese-Americans who personally fled Communism or know someone who did. My own parents fled Communism in North Korea. For the AAPI community in our district, and for me, this fight is personal.

The CCP is actively engaged in efforts to spy on American citizens across every industry, field, and institution, including our college campuses - but I'm fighting back.

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I was so honored to welcome my friend,
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes to D.C. this week and to introduce him to the Homeland Security Committee, where he testified for a National Police Week hearing. Thank you, Sheriff for serving the people of OC!

Making the Tax Code Work for You

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This week I’ve been working on a number of proposals to help American families keep more of their hard earned money while the tax code simpler and more beneficial for those building our communities.

First, I introduced the Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act make permanent the enhanced standard deduction established by the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 (TCJA), which is set to expire in 2025.

The enhanced standard deduction allows nearly 29 million more households to streamline their tax filing process and increase their tax-free income earnings. I have always been a tax fighter and we need tax policies that will help hard working Americans. I am eager to work on enhancing and making permanent many of the tax saving and pro-growth policies created by the TCJA.

Second, I joined Reps. Blake Moore (UT-01), Danny K. Davis (NH-01), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to introduce the bipartisan Charitable Act, which will empower Americans to contribute to charitable causes and support local communities. The bill is endorsed by more than 100 nonprofits.

The Charitable Act extends and expands the expired charitable deduction for those who do not itemize on their tax returns, ensuring that every American who donates or tithes is able to benefit from both the standard deduction and the charitable deduction.

Churches, faith-based organizations, and charities provide vital services and support in Orange County and across the country. Our legislation will empower more constituents to give to their local charities by ensuring our tax code rewards generosity. These groups are irreplaceably rooted on the front lines of their neighborhoods, protecting and assisting those most in need. I am proud to work with my colleagues to help these vital charities and our communities thrive.

Read More About the Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act
Read More About the Charitable Act

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WATCH: Rep. Steel Secures Commitment from Sec. Cardona to Visit a Charter School

Charter schools are essential to improving educational opportunities for students in Orange County and across the country.

I urged Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to commit to visiting a charter school in Southern California to see the benefits for himself.

I want to thank him for making that commitment.


Ending Veteran Homelessness

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Our veterans are heroes, and they deserve our respect and support. Unfortunately, more than 40 percent of service members leave active service without a plan for permanent housing. Veteran homelessness is a tragic and avoidable problem. After sacrificing so much for our nation, our veterans deserve better.

This week I 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.

This Congressional Charter would be the first specifically specialized in helping veterans to navigate their VA housing benefits and to meet their homeownership needs. This congressional charter will help expand the reach of VAREP’s services and support, while ensuring veterans have the assistance needed to fulfill dreams of home ownership.

Learn More on My Website

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Thank you to everyone who attended my tele-townhall this week! I’m always so glad to hear directly from my constituents, and I’m proud to be your voice in Washington, D.C.

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What I'm Reading

Fox News: Californians slam 'unbelievable' proposal to pay unemployed migrantsImage

"Californians are pushing back against a state proposal that would give weekly checks to illegal immigrants as the state endures a migrant surge, amid an already-tight budget amid the ending of Title 42."

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Washington Examiner: Joe Biden may reward Julie Su's failure in California Image

"Her troubled legacy in CA includes a series of certifiable fiascos at the state’s dysfunctional Employment Development Department, which paid an astonishing $40 billion in fraudulent unemployment..."

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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,
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Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress

 
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