November 3, 2023

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Dear John, 

This week, I voted to support a critical aid package to assist our allies in Israel as they defend themselves from the vicious and ongoing Hamas terrorist attacks. The Ways and Means Committee passed my legislation to maintain the United States' global trade dominance, and hosted the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam in Orange County, where I stressed the importance of standing firm against that government's human rights abuses.

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


Maintaining U.S. Trade Dominance

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Global challenges and U.S. trade priorities have changed significantly since the CBP was established in 2002. As geopolitical relationships change more rapidly and drastically in the modern world, it’s critical that our laws empower U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operate as nimbly and efficiently as possible.

That’s why I’m pleased to report the House Ways and Means Committee passed the legislation I introduced with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to strengthen CBP’s ability to enforce U.S. trade policy. The bill authorizes CBP to streamline current staffing policies and establish a new position called a “Global Trade Specialist” with a broader mandate and more cross-training to address a more comprehensive range of trade enforcement priorities. This legislation will empower the CBP to address the dynamic and urgent nature of U.S. trade policy enforcement and help maintain American dominance in the global economy.

Learn More on My Website

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This week, Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) and I welcomed Mark Knapper, the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, to visit Little Saigon. I continue to urge this Administration to crack down on Vietnam’s abysmal record of human rights abuses and religious discrimination.


DEADLINE TODAY: Military Service Academy Nominations

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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. The deadline to apply for a nomination is today, November 3, 2023.

Submit Your Application

Improving Access to Care

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Imagine yourself at the doctor’s office, seated next to your mother who only speaks Korean. You listen intently, focused on each and every word the doctor said while furiously taking notes. It’s easy to feel frustrated. How can someone share in the right language, in the right way, how your mother feels and most importantly how do you translate the information you were receiving in English to Korean. 

Things often get lost in translation and this challenge affects millions of Americans. Telehealth for example, is a phenomenal resource that continues improving health care access not just by lowering costs but by removing the temporal and geographical barriers to care. Unfortunately, not all Americans have been able to benefit.

Patients with limited English proficiency are significantly less likely than other Americans to make use of telehealth. The demand for these services is present in communities with limited English proficiency, but to solve this problem it will require a bipartisan effort. That is why it is so important to find common ground in Congress to help break down language barriers in this country to improve access to our health care system. The introduction of the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act marks an important step toward assuring that all Americans have access to the care they need.

Read My Full Editorial in the Orange County Register

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Investing in our students’ STEM education is investing in the next generation of leaders. I'm excited to relaunch the Congressional STARBASE Caucus to bring awareness about the program's benefits and was so glad to spend some time with our very own STARBASE Los Alamitos kids!


Intern in My Office

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The application to intern in my D.C. or District office during the Spring session is now open! If you are a 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.

Apply Now

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What I'm Reading

Make Pro-Hamas Countries That Fund American Universities Fess UpImage

"After the mass terrorist atrocity along the Israel/Gaza border on October 7, we had the horrific sight of radicals on American campuses siding with Hamas. For example, some student organizations have overtly engaged in clear victim-blaming. One Cornell professor even overtly celebrated Hamas murders."

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House GOP Urges Port Operators to Halt ‘Partnership with ChineseImage

"A House Republican is warning an international body that represents port authorities and operators across the globe that they are facilitating the Chinese Communist Party’s drive for global dominance by partnering with a Chinese government-run shipping-data platform, National Review has exclusively learned."

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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 FacebookX, 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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