In the wake of Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has drastically ramped up its hostility against the democratic state of Taiwan... August 5, 2022 Dear John, This week, Speaker Pelosi visited Taiwan, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has responded with unacceptable acts of aggression. I'm working to ensure that my legislation, the Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act gets signed into law promptly so we can proactively defend our strategic, democratic partner in the region. In Washington, D.C., Democrats are gearing up to pass their so-called "Inflation Reduction Act." Experts agree this bill will do nothing to curb inflation, but it will raise taxes and deploy 87,000 more Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) agents to conduct audits targeting low and middle income families. This is unacceptable - especially as Americans are facing skyrocketing prices under the weight of inflation. On Wednesday, we tragically lost my friend and colleague, Rep. Jackie Walorksi of Indiana. This is a tremendous loss, and I am praying for her family and the families of her staff who we also lost. Make sure to follow my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get these updates in real-time. The Time to Support Taiwan is Now In the wake of Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has drastically ramped up its hostility against the democratic state of Taiwan, conducting massive military shows of force in Taiwanese waters. If we've learned anything from Vladimir Putin's unprovoked attack of Ukraine, it's that we must be proactive in our efforts to prevent totalitarian regimes from acts of aggression against our democratic partners. I joined Varney & Co. to talk about Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan, my Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, and why it’s so urgent that we pass this bill and reaffirm our commitment to Taiwan. Learn More on My Website Are you or someone you know thinking about applying to one of the military service academies? Be sure to join my office to learn all about the application process, receiving a Congressional nomination, and how my office can assist you! Thursday, September 8 6pm-8pm 17967 Bushard Street. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Questions? Email [email protected], call (714) 960-6483, or visit the links below. Learn More Announcing the Winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition I’m pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 48th Congressional District Art Competition is Kei Shimabukuro. Kei’s piece is hanging in the United States Capitol this year and is a great representation of Orange County in the halls of Congress. Congratulations to Kei and all of the other bright young artists who participated in this year’s competition! Learn More About the Art Competition My office is partnering with grant experts in the community to educate and inform you about the process of pursing a grant – from eligibility, to writing effective grants, to researching available grants. Learn from the grant experts in our community and hear from organizations who have received an award as a result of successful grant writing. August 11, 2022 10:45am - 12:00pm 17011 Beach Blvd., Suite 206 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 If you are non-profit organization looking to strengthen your cause through means to grants, kindly join us. Questions? Email [email protected] or call my office at (714) 960-6483. I visited the Boys and Girls Club of Garden Grove to take a look at some of the summer programs they have to invest in our kids. I was glad to see all the projects the kids were working on to develop their skills in the arts. The campus even has its own recording studio. Investing in our children is so important, and I was glad to see the work happening here. Thanks for having me! Intern in My Huntington Beach or D.C. Office! If you are a hardworking, dedicated individual who has a desire to help improve the CA-48 community, an internship in my Washington, D.C. or Huntington Beach office is for you! The D.C. internship is available to college and graduate students, and the Huntington Beach internship is open to recently graduated high school students, college, and graduate students. Candidates must possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills and be highly collaborative team players with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Learn More and Apply On Thursday, I kicked off the second weekend of the Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach. I was honored to congratulate the 2022 Surf Walk of Fame inductees and hope to see the Olympic surf competition here in 2026! Kicking Off the 2022 Congressional App Challenge My office is now accepting submissions for the Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The CAC is a great way for middle and high school students from across the country to explore and improve their computer-based skills by creating original apps. This competition encourages computer science and innovation skills and offers an opportunity for students to explore potential careers in the STEM field. Each winning app may be put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year and will be featured on the House of Representatives website. Winning students are also invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington D.C. The CAC is open to 6th - 12th grade students residing in or attending school in California’s 48th District. Teachers and/or students should verify their eligibility with our office by calling (714) 960-6483. Learn More and Sign Up What I'm Reading Asian students are biggest losers in new NYC school... Asian students were the biggest losers under new lottery-style admission rules for public high schools that minimize the importance of good grades - with 30 percent of applicants failing to land any of their top 5 choices, new Department of... Read more nypost.com Democrats' Proposals Increase Taxes on Millions... Washington, D.C.--The nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimates the Democrats' latest reckless tax-and-spend proposal will increase taxes on millions of Americans across every income bracket, with more than half of the tax increases ... Read more www.finance.senate.gov 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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