September 6, 2024

Dear John,

It has been nearly a year since Hamas's attack on Israel. As Israel continues to defend itself from ongoing attacks by Hamas and Hezbollah and the threat of another direct attack from Iran, this week, the bodies of six Israeli hostages were discovered, including one American, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Reports indicate they were murdered by Hamas only days before being found.

The United States must stand unequivocally with Israel as it defends itself from our shared Iran-backed adversaries.

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.

Hosting Service Academy Night

On Thursday, my office hosted the Military Service Academy Night, a chance for prospective applicants to meet representatives from our nation's service academies and get information on the application process. I had the pleasure to meet so many young people interested in serving in our Armed Forces. I was so proud to see such enthusiasm and excitement from potential applicants and I could not be more honored to represent them in Congress.

For more information on the service academy application process, visit here. Applications are due November 7th.

Stopping Scams Targeting Seniors

In Congress, I'm proud to represent the incredible seniors of Southern California. My job is to provide resources and serve in the best interests of our community members, like our seniors.

That's why this week, I joined the United States Postal Inspection Service and Fountain Valley law enforcement officials in hosting an info session about scams that target seniors. Internet scams have exploded in recent years and many of them explicitly target seniors. Such financial crimes are devious and unacceptable. The session provided information about what scams look like, what they are after, and how an individual can catch them before losing money or private information.

For more information on identifying cyber crime, visit here.

Listening to Local Law Enforcement

I joined police chiefs from cities across our district to hear about the problems they are facing every day and discuss solutions. Southern California is facing a wave of crime that is affecting all our communities. In Congress, I'm proud to support local law enforcement with federal funds that allow them to better patrol our streets and protect our homes and businesses.

This wave of crime is only made worse by the flood of drugs like fentanyl that comes into our county from the southern border. This national security threat creates a heavy burden on local law enforcement. It's the responsibility of the Biden Administration to address this issue by closing the border.

I am forever grateful to law enforcement for the work that they do and I will always stand behind them.

Fighting For Israel

It has been 335 days since Hamas's violent attack on Israel. That day, terrorists killed over 1,200 innocent civilians and took more than 240 people as hostages in an attempt to destroy as many Jewish lives as possible.

This week, the bodies of 6 Israeli hostages were recovered in Gaza, having been murdered just shortly before being found. The deaths of these six innocent young people, including one Israeli-American, adds to the already enormous tragedy that has been committed against Israel and the Jewish people.

The memories of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sgt. Ori Danino will never be forgotten.

These six are a reminder of why America must always stand with our ally Israel in the defense of their homeland.

Celebrating Labor Day

Labor Day offered the chance to celebrate the workers and businesses that make Southern California the incredible place it is. Our district is home to working men and women, small businesses, and innovators, and these employees and job creators are essential to the growth we’ve seen in Orange County. The local economy, with workers and small businesses at the foundation, connect us to one another and enhances our quality of life

In Congress, I'm proud to enact policies that uplift all of CA-45’s incredible workers and job creators who make our communities thrive.

Happy Labor Day to all of CA-45's incredible workers who make our community the home that it is.

What I'm Reading

Jewish advocacy groups allege antisemitism behind Santa Ana’s ethnic studies rollout

"An ethnic studies curriculum at Santa Ana Unified School District is headed for a court battle in an ongoing lawsuit that alleges courses were developed in secret and “infected” with antisemitism. Before a scheduled Sept. 19 hearing, the Anti-Defamation League, Brandeis Center and American Jewish Committee point to the term the “Jewish Question” appearing on an ethnic studies steering committee agenda in making their case."

"The proposal, which prompted contentious debate in the Legislature, would specify that people who meet all other requirements for a loan under a state program offering assistance to first-time homebuyers, should not be disqualified based on their immigration status. The Assembly gave it final approval in the Legislature in a vote that fell along party lines."

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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, X, 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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