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November 10, 2023 |
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Dear Friend,
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 communities, and I met with Korean officials to discuss our efforts to address the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s human rights abuses.
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. |
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Protecting American Education |
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There’s no such thing as a free lunch. When our terror-friendly adversaries pour money into our colleges and universities, it’s safe to say they want something in return. As reports have found, these adversaries seek increased access, political influence, and even the suppression of certain topics. This is happening all over the country. For example, Qatar – one of the most vocal pro-Hamas, anti-Semitic countries in the world – has given over $1 billion to U.S. universities from 2011 to 2016.
That is why I'm pleased to report the Ways and Means Committee passed my bill, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, which is designed to increase transparency and accountability to ensure these universities follow the law in reporting these ‘donations.’ The DETERRENT Act brings much-needed transparency, accountability, and clarity to foreign gift reporting requirements for colleges and universities across the nation. |
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Had a productive meeting with South Korean Assemblyman Tae and four North Korean defectors to discuss the CCPs ongoing deportations of escaped North Koreans. We must hold the CCP accountable for their human rights abuses.
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Intern in My Office |
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The application to intern in my D.C. or District office during the Spring session is now open! If you are a high school or college student looking to learn more about Congress and the legislative process, an internship in my office can be a fun, educational, and exciting opportunity.
Candidates must possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills. In addition, we are seeking highly collaborative team players with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
If you are a hardworking, dedicated individual who has a desire to help improve our Southern California communities, then an internship in my office might be for you! Visit my website to learn more and apply. |
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Improving Community Safety |
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Illegal street racing, takeovers, and sideshows have become a serious safety concern for our local communities. These reckless activities harm innocent drivers, first responders, and local businesses and have become a major public safety issue. It is unfortunate to see this behavior grow across our country, and I'm proud to announce bipartisan action that will strengthen law enforcement coordination and combat this dangerous trend.
Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and I introduced the They’re Fast, We’re Furious Act to address illegal auto racing and unlawful takeovers impacting communities across the country. This bipartisan bill would establish a Street Racing Prevention and Intervention Task Force under the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to coordinate local, state, and federal strategic responses to street racing, organized takeovers, and sideshows. The task force would address the impacts of street racing and develop best practices to combat the problem, creating safer communities and saving lives. |
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Congratulations to the Los Alamitos Police Department's newest Sergeants: Nestor Rodriguez and Delana Lopez.
Thank you for your service!
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WATCH:
LOGINK could give the CCP the roadmap it needs to dominate global supply chains.
I’m calling on the international port community to take action before it’s too late.
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Advancing Health Care Technology |
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Current IRS rules banning the coverage of wearable technology for medical conditions are based on a 1974 tax case and are long overdue for an update. I introduced the Wearable Equipment Adoption and Reinforcement and Investment in Technology (WEAR IT) Act to modernize the law and keep pace with new digital health technologies. The legislation will allow Americans with either Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), or Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) to use their funds to purchase life-saving wearable devices that can help mitigate, prevent, and treat medical conditions.
This commonsense legislation will help over 34.5 million Americans who have HSA or FSA accounts save on health care costs at a time when our nation needs it the most. No longer would patients need to buy separate devices such as a heart rate monitor or a catastrophic fall detector, when they can now have access to these functions in a single device. |
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What I'm Reading |
OC Register: Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza
"Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza starting on Thursday, the White House said, as President Joe Biden pressed Israelis for a multi-day stoppage in the fighting in a bid to release hostages held by the militant group."
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The Free Press: Is Campus Rage Fueled by Middle Eastern Money?
"Since Hamas’s October 7 massacre, it has been hard to miss the explosion of antisemitic hate that has gripped college campuses across the country. At Cornell, a student posted a call “to follow [Jews] home and slit their throats,” and a professor said the terror attack “energized” and “exhilarated” him."
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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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