December 1, 2023

Dear John,

Today we learned that retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor passed away. Justice O’Connor was a trailblazer whose service on our nation’s highest court represented a major advancement for women in America. She leaves behind a tremendous legacy, and her loved ones are in my prayers today.

This week in Washington, D.C., the Ways and Means Committee passed a bill to strengthen our economic ties with Taiwan, the Select Committee on the CCP held a hearing on CCP disinformation, and I have some thoughts on President Biden's readiness to deal with CCP Chairman Xi.

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

We Can't Trust the CCP

President Biden recently rolled out the red carpet for Chairman Xi Jinping, ready to make nice with the regime responsible for reprehensible human rights violations and an ongoing campaign to undermine democracy around the world.

Gov. Gavin Newsom cleaned up the streets of San Francisco, admitting publicly that the beautification was purely for the benefit of the visiting leaders. After the high-profile pull asides, Biden and Xi reported that they agreed to reestablish military communications, cooperate on the flow of fentanyl chemicals, and work together on reducing climate change.

What agreement could Biden and Xi come to that we could possibly trust a dictator to uphold? While communication is important, we must be realistic in how we deal with a nation intent on world supremacy by whatever means necessary.

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WATCH: Rep. Steel Participates in Hearing on CCP Censorship and Disinformation

At this week's Select Committee on the CCP hearing, I asked witnesses about how the CCP's misinformation campaigns could affect a potential invasion of Taiwan or international stability.

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Stop Double Taxation

WATCH: Rep. Steel on U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double Tax Relief Act

Taiwan is a critical ally in the Indo-Pacific region. Strengthening our economic ties will be a win-win for both of our countries. However, current law subjects investments in our two countries to double taxation, which hampers bilateral economic cooperation.

By eliminating arbitrary double taxation laws, we are not only supporting Taiwan in their continued fight for freedom but supporting our own economy and national defense. That is why I am proud to report that the U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double Tax Relief Act passed the Ways and Means Committee this week with bipartisan support.

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Great meeting with representatives of the Knowledge is Power Program to discuss the importance of charter schools and my support for educational opportunity for all Americans.

What I'm Reading

Fox Business: IRS delays tax-reporting rule on Venmo, PayPal payments

"The IRS on Tuesday announced that it is delaying a controversial tax reporting requirement targeting Americans who made more than $600 online through third-party payment apps like Venmo or PayPal."

"You can subsidize a buyer into the auto showroom, but you can’t make him buy. That’s the word from some 3,900 car dealers across the country who on Tuesday wrote President Biden that electric vehicles are piling up unsold on their lots."

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Sincerely,

Rep. Michelle Steel
Member of Congress

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