June 30, 2023

Victory for Equality in Education

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court released their decision in the consolidated cases of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) v. Harvard and University of North Carolina, striking down the use of affirmative action in the admissions of federally funded universities.

I immigrated to this country from Korea when I was 19-years-old to pursue an education. I am living my American Dream because, in this country, your actions determine your success- not your race and ethnicity. For 40 years, American colleges and universities have stacked the deck against Asian Americans in the name of diversity.

As a nation, we believe, as taught by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., that every human should be judged "not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.’  I wrote an editorial explaining why - thanks to the brave young men and women who spoke up about their experiences with racial discrimination - today’s victory marks a new chapter in the fight for equality in education.

Seniors, You're Invited!

I want to make sure you know about the Senior Resource Fair that my office is hosting in Garden Grove.

Join us to learn how to access public services available to seniors. Representatives from Medicare, Social Security, the IRS, and more will be present to answer your questions. 

I hope you'll join my office for this great opportunity to get connected with the services you need. If you have have questions about the event please email my staff or call my office.

Another Sacramento Tax Hike

Sacramento Democrats just can’t stop their never-ending tax addiction, voting for higher gas taxes once again.

Today, I joined the entire California Republican congressional delegation in a sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom opposing the impending gas tax increase of 8% on July 1, 2023.

Our letter, highlights the already high cost of living in California and the potential for gas tax increases to contribute to the troubling trend of people leaving the state in droves.

Calling All STEM Students

Registration for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is now open! 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. The competition is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus.

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.

Stopping CCP Genocide

Rep. Steel meets with survivors of the CCP's genocide against the Uyghurs.

In the past few months, I have met with several survivors of the CCP’s internment camps that torture and enslave minorities, including Uyghurs, and have heard firsthand about the horrors experienced at the hands of the CCP. 

That's why Rep. Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) and I sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for immediate action to prevent those who participate in the Chinese Communist Party’s forced organ harvesting industry from earning immigration status in the United States and ensure that prior offenders have not already immigrated.

We must do whatever we can to prevent the organ harvesting industry. I look forward to hearing from Secretary Blinken about the steps he is taking to prevent these human rights atrocities from continuing.

What I'm Reading

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, Twitter, 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