Today I introduced the Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). This legislation will authorize the Administration to lend or lease defense supplies to the Government of Taiwan. July 29, 2022 Dear John, This week, we officially had our second consecutive quarter of negative GDP growth - a sign of a recession according to many economists. After two years of completely unchecked spending driving crippling inflation, this report comes as no surprise to anyone – but it won’t stop Democrats from teeing up hundreds of billions more in spending in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the CCP continues to threaten our ally, Taiwan. I introduced legislation this week to ensure that Taiwan has the capabilities to defend itself if the CCP attacks. The House also passed an important bill to extend telehealth flexibility for the tens of millions of Americans who rely on this service for their healthcare. Read on to learn more... Make sure to follow my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get these updates in real-time! Supporting Our Allies, Standing Up to the CCP Today I introduced the Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). This legislation will authorize the Administration to lend or lease defense supplies to the Government of Taiwan. The introduction of this bill comes just days after the people of Taiwan had to participate in more air raid drills in the event of an attack from the Chinese Communist Party. The CCP continues to intimidate and pressure our ally, and the United States should always be on the side of freedom and democracy. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan bill in Congress to show the CCP that we will not back down from supporting our allies. Read More from Fox News Are you or someone you know thinking about applying to one of the military service academies? 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Our retailers and small businesses are truly the backbone of our economy, and I am proud to support them with my work in Congress! My team has been experiencing a higher than average number of requests for assistance with passports. If you’re planning an international trip and need to renew or apply for a new passport, the time to plan is now. All services provided by my office, including passport assistance, are FREE to all constituents of the 48th District. Click here or below for more information. If you have further questions about issues with the State Department or another Federal Agency, my team is here to help you. Learn More Get Assistance Assistance for Ukraine Many of you have asked how to help Ukrainian citizens evacuate while Russia continues their violent assault on innocent people. Below is information from the State Department, and I will continue to keep you updated as more resources are shared. Please don't hesitate to contact my office if we can be of service. Q: I am a U.S. citizen and need a passport to depart Ukraine. What should I do? The Department of State is not able to offer in-person emergency consular services in Ukraine at this time. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should fill out the online assistance form at: [link removed] and the Department of State will respond. Q. Is the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv still open for visa applications? The Department of State is not able to offer in-person emergency consular services in Ukraine at this time. U.S. embassies and consulates in neighboring countries can accept visa applications from Ukrainians. Interested applicants can find a list of embassy websites HERE, or visit a specific embassy website by clicking the buttons below and follow the instructions provided to apply for a visa. Hungary (Budapest) Moldova (Chisinau) Poland (Warsaw or Krakow) Slovakia (Bratislava) Romania (Bucharest) What I'm Reading White House says a second consecutive quarter of... The White House Council of Economic Advisers said on July 21 that even if Friday's advance estimate of the country's GDP is negative, it's still "unlikely" to be indicative that the country is in a recession. Recessions refer to two consecutive... Read more www.foxbusiness.com Steel's bill prevents federal agencies, contractors from ... The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would be prevented from interfering in the United States supply chain under legislation sponsored on July 19 by U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA). "We cannot trust the Chinese Communist Party, which routinely... Read more riponadvance.com I’ll be using this newsletter as a way to keep you up to date on my work on behalf of our Orange County community, so make sure you sign up for regular updates. You can also connect with my official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, where I’ll be posting the latest news and updates. Sincerely, Rep. Michelle Steel Member of Congress ‌ ‌ ‌ Rep. 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