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May 10, 2024 at 7:11 PM

Expanding Health Care Access

  May 10, 2024   Dear John,  This week, the appalling anti-Semitic demonstrations on campuses across the country have continued, including at UC Irvine. I introduced the bipartisan October 7 Remembrance Education Act to educate students about antisemitism and stop the spread o…

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May 3, 2024 at 10:15 PM

Standing Up to Antisemitism

  May 3, 2024   Dear John,  From passing a bill to stop the troubling surge in campus antisemitism to holding the Administration accountable for it's policy failures and introducing legislation to stand with Taiwan and support taxpayers, it's been another busy week in Congress…

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April 27, 2024 at 1:47 AM

Condemning pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic hatred

  April 26, 2024   Dear John,  This week, we have seen a deeply troubling surge of antisemitism on college campuses across America. I want to be very clear about where I stand on this issue. I stand with Israel and with Jewish people around the world. I condemn the pro-terrori…

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April 22, 2024 at 5:49 PM

PASSED: Permanent Iran Sanctions

  April 22, 2024   Dear John,  Last week, the House passed my bill to hold Iran accountable for its abhorrent attack on Israel, I questioned the President of Columbia University about antisemitism on her campus, and I shared a message about this Administration's misguided tax p…

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April 12, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Protecting Our Security, Fostering Innovation

  April 12, 2024   Dear John,  This week Congress welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a joint address. I've been working to encourage the critical trilateral relationship between the U.S., Korea, and Japan, and this visit was an important step in the right direc…

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April 5, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Expanding Access to Mental Care

  April 5, 2024   Dear John,  Today is Gold Star Spouses Day, a day to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have lost a spouse serving in the line of duty. We owe these spouses our deepest gratitude. I am thinking of and praying for all the Gold Star Spouses in Southern…

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April 5, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Take Newsom's Policies Nationwide?

  Dear John,  Gov. Newsom and Sacramento progressives are enacting policies to tax Californians, spend their money, and regulate every industry in the state. Here are just a few effects of these policies: Double taxation of veterans Taxes increasing the costs of critical healthca…

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March 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Pushing Back on Sacramento's Dangerous Energy Agenda

  March 29, 2024   Dear John,  Happy Friday! This week I'm working with my colleagues to sound the alarm about a dangerous new regulation coming out of Sacramento. The deadline to apply for a Summer Internship in one of my offices is coming up quickly, and my team and I are pro…

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March 22, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Unleashing American Energy

  March 22, 2024   Dear John,  This week, the House of Representatives has focused our efforts on addressing the skyrocketing costs of energy and our increasing dependence on foreign energy sources. I'm pleased to introduce you to some incredible individuals in our community, …

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March 15, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Protecting Your Data

  March 15, 2024   Dear John,  This week, the House acted to protect Americans' data from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the President released a shockingly reckless budget proposal, and I introduced a bill to stand up against human rights abuses by North Korea and the CCP…

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March 8, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Southern Californians Deserve Better

  March 8, 2024   Dear John,  Last night, President Biden gave his fourth State of the Union Address. While the President claimed the State of our Union is "strong," the reality is that his weakness has left our economy in shambles, our national security vulnerable, our cities …

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February 24, 2024 at 5:51 AM

Cutting Red Tape

  February 24, 2024   Dear John,  This week I hosted a meeting with my veterans advisory board with Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee Mike Bost to share what I am doing for Southern Californian veterans and hear about the challenges their facing. I also sent a letter …

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February 16, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Remembering the Victims of Communism

  February 16, 2024   Dear John,  This week in Congress, we marked the official re-launch of the Victims of Communism Caucus, and the Ways and Means Committee held a big hearing conducting oversight of his agency. My office opened nominations for the 2024 Women of Distinction…

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February 9, 2024 at 11:15 PM

Celebrating the Vietnamese Community

  February 9, 2024   Dear John,  Lunar New Year is here, and as we usher in the Year of the Dragon, I'm sending my best wishes to all those celebrating in Southern California and across the country! This week, I introduced a resolution honoring the contributions of Vietnamese …

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February 2, 2024 at 2:20 PM

PASSED: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers

  February 2, 2024   Dear John,  It's been a busy week here in Washington, D.C. The House passed major tax relief legislation, Secretary Mike Pompeo testified in committee about the risk of the CCP, and I introduced legislation to reunite Korean Americans with their loved ones…

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January 26, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Let Parents Choose

  January 26, 2024   Dear John,  It's National School Choice Week! I've been working to highlight some of the benefits that sound school choice policies provide for our students and parents. I'm committed to ensuring every American student is free to succeed, and school choice …

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January 19, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Troubling News to Share

  January 19, 2024   Dear John,  I'm sorry to say I have some troubling news to share with you this week. Yesterday, pro-Hamas protesters vandalized my district office. While no one was harmed, and I am grateful to federal and local law enforcement for their work to ensure the s…

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January 12, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Honoring Korean American Day

  January 12, 2024   Dear John,  Congress is back to work and there's a lot to do. Tomorrow is Korean American Day, so I'm introducing a resolution marking the occasion and I have a special message about the day's significance. I've also had a number of meetings with business …

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January 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Welcoming a New Year

  January 5, 2024   Dear John,  It's a new year, and I'm eager to hit the ground running for Southern Californians as Congress returns. I wanted to take a moment to make sure you saw my 2023 report and to share a little about my plans for 2024. Read about all of this and more …

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December 15, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Securing Our Supply Chains from the CCP

  December 15, 2023   Dear John,  This week, I voted to give our troops a 5.2% pay increase, the largest in 20 years, and to secure our supply chains from CCP influence. The House also passed my proposal to increase healthcare price transparency, and I'm announcing the winners…

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December 8, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Deterring Foreign Influence

  December 8, 2023 Dear John,  This week the entire world watched the presidents of three of our nation's most prestigious universities fail at the very simple task of condemning calls for the genocide of Jewish people, demonstrating exactly what happens when we allow foreign a…

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December 1, 2023 at 9:41 PM

We Can't Trust the CCP

  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 tremen…

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November 23, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Grateful

  November 23, 2023   Dear John,  As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, I know that so many of us are worried about the state of our communities, our nation, and our world. Many of us need a break from the turmoil. Fortunately, today is a day to be with family, to reflect o…

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November 17, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Supporting Opportunities for Veterans

  November 17, 2023   Dear John,  This week, Congress passed, and the President signed, legislation to keep the government open into the new year. President Biden also met with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman, Xi Jinping, in San Francisco, and I'm calling on him not to …

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November 10, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Protecting American Education

  November 10, 2023   Dear John,  It's been an action-packed week in Congress. The Ways and Means Committee passed my bill to defend American campuses from influence campaigns from foreign adversaries, I'm working to establish a taskforce to combat street racing in our communi…

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November 3, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Maintaining U.S. Trade Dominance

  November 3, 2023   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' …

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October 27, 2023 at 6:59 PM

No Payoffs to Terrorists

  October 27, 2023   Dear John,  The House finally has a new Speaker, and I'm more committed than ever to tackling the reckless tax-and-spend addiction that is causing economic strain for so many American families and confronting increasing threats from foreign adversaries. Th…

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October 20, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan Ties

  October 20, 2023   Dear John,  It's been a wild few days in Congress. Today marks seventeen days without a Speaker of the House. I have heard from so many of you about this issue and I want to tell you, I share your frustration with the situation, and I am grateful for your …

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October 13, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Standing With Israel

  October 13, 2023   Dear John,  Over the weekend we witnessed Hamas launch an all out war against innocent civilians in Israel. The dead now number over 1,300, including 27 Americans. I'm doing everything I can in the House of Representatives to support our ally, starting wit…

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October 6, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Standing Up for American Jobs

  October 6, 2023   Dear John,  This week, the House voted to vacate the office of Speaker of the House. I want to be clear, this action was a reckless and unnecessary distraction from the very real challenges facing Americans in my district and across the country. I thank Spe…

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September 29, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Making It Easier to Save

  September 29, 2023   Dear John,  It's been another busy week in Washington, D.C. I have been working hard to bring down health care costs for all Southern Californians across the board. That includes expanding mental health services by reducing the number of doctors visits re…

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September 22, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Fighting CCP Influence in Classrooms

  September 22, 2023   Dear John,  This week the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing on the CCP's influence in our classrooms, and the testimony we heard was deeply concerning. I met with Orange Coun…

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September 15, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Advancing Vietnamese Human Rights

  September 15, 2023   Dear John,  Monday marked the 22nd anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, so I spent the morning at the Fullerton Fire Department's commemoration remembering the victims of that day. We must never forget. This week I've been …

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September 14, 2023 at 3:37 PM

URGENT: Vote Happening NOW

  Dear John,  Sacramento liberals want to tell you what car you can drive. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he will ban all new gas and diesel powered vehicles in California by 2035.  Now, progressives in Washington, D.C. are trying to pass policies that will expand Newsom's ba…

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September 8, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Remembering the Victims of Communism

  September 8, 2023   Dear John,  From visiting with students in Hawaiian Gardens to learn about the important education initiatives happening in our district, to connecting with health care providers, seniors, and businesses to see firsthand just how amazing our communities ar…

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September 1, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Empowering Health Care Choices

  September 1, 2023   Dear John,  I've been all over our district spreading awareness about the rise in scams targeting our seniors, meeting with relators and veterans to discuss my work to make housing more affordable, and teaming up with local leaders to confront the ongoing…

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August 29, 2023 at 6:46 PM

DAILY OC GAS PRICE: $5.31

  Dear John,  Gas prices have hit their highest level in ten months, and the average price for a gallon of gas in Orange County is up to $5.31.  Make no mistake, these crippling price hikes are the direct result of President Biden and Governor Newsom's reckless policies. Ear…

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August 25, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Historic Progress

  August 25, 2023   Dear John,  This week, I've been meeting with local leaders, members of the AAPI community, and service organizations who are all doing their part to make Southern California a better place to live, work, and raise a family. I was especially pleased to hono…

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August 24, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Crime is rising

  Dear John,  The recent rise in smash-and-grab robberies has put the lives and livelihoods of Southern California families and business owners at risk. In just the past two months, millions of dollars in merchandise and family possessions have been taken. These thefts are the work…

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August 18, 2023 at 8:57 PM

I Hear You

  August 18, 2023   Dear John,  I've been busy meeting with community leaders and constituents this week to get hear directly from them about challenges facing Southern Californians and how I can support policies in Congress to support them. As gas prices continue surging and i…

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August 11, 2023 at 6:16 PM

A Beautiful Week in Orange County

  August 11, 2023   Dear John,  We are in the full swing of August District Work Period and I am so glad to be back in the 45th District! This week I had the pleasure of meeting with several different groups of constituents including the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, Gar…

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August 9, 2023 at 2:33 PM

CONGRESSIONAL NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

  Dear John,  If you’re planning to travel abroad this year, please know that new and renewed passport requests are facing major delays.  The State Department reports that even expedited passport requests can take anywhere from seven to nine weeks as they face a current backlog of m…

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August 4, 2023 at 8:07 PM

We're Just Getting Started

  August 4, 2023   Dear John,  Congress has officially entered the August District Work Period, and I sat down to reflect on some of the amazing wins we've secured together. I also want to highlight some of the amazing future leaders that interned in my offices this summer, an…

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July 28, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Lowering Health Care Costs

  July 28, 2023   Dear John,  Can you believe it's already the end of July? Congress is kicking off the August District Work Period, and I'm so looking forward to spending time with you all in the coming weeks. I’ll be spending my time meeting with first responders, business o…

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July 21, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Defending Health Care Choices

  July 21, 2023   Dear John,  This week, Congress welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to address a joint session. While some members of the House have said unacceptable things about Israel in recent days, I am proud to support our most cherished ally in the Middle East, an…

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July 14, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Supporting Our National Defense

  July 14, 2023   Dear John,  Today, I voted for a must-pass defense authorization bill, the National Defense Authorization Act. Not only does this bill give our troops the biggest raise in decades, but it also includes several of my proposals to secure our supply chains and s…

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July 7, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Transparency in Higher Education

  July 7, 2023   Dear John,  This week I've been in Orange County, meeting with survivors of human rights abuses, honoring our local military heroes, and celebrating American Independence. I'm also introducing legislation to ensure transparency from universities who might use…

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June 30, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Victory for Equality in Education

  June 30, 2023   Dear John,  It's been a truly historic week. As you know, the Supreme Court struck down race based admissions - a major victory for students across the country. I've worked for decades to ensure fairness and equality in higher education, and today, we're clos…

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June 23, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Preventing a Nuclear Iran

  June 23, 2023   Dear John,  This week I've been busy working on legislation to combat America's enemies, protect our supply chains, and ensure U.S. citizens have access to critical medical supplies and services. I also got to meet with a young Congressional Award Gold Medal …

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June 17, 2023 at 2:33 PM

You Deserve a Permanent Tax Cut

  June 17, 2023   Dear John,  This week I had a clear message for my colleagues in Congress: standing up to the CCP is not racist. I also wrote an editorial with Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) about our bill to provide working families with a permanent tax cut, introduced legislat…

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