Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) led 17 Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in response to the ongoing rail theft seen in downtown Los Angeles. There has been a 160% increase in thefts along the Union Pacific railroad tracks, and concern continues to grow that …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) released the below statement today following news that the consumer price index rose 7% in December, marking the highest inflation rate since June 1982. “California families are tired of skyrocketing costs and of paying more for almost everything, every day under the Biden Administration. Inflation’s 40-year-high …continue reading
Today Businessman and former Representative Harley Rouda released the following statement: “Four years ago I made the decision to run for Congress in my home district to serve our country and the greater good. Like most Americans, I was frustrated by the political extremes, the needless division, partisanship, and political …continue reading
In the third quarter of 2021, Congresswoman Michelle Steel remains one of the top House Republican freshmen fundraisers. Steel raised $751,000 in the quarter, and currently has $1.3 million cash-on-hand. Rep Steel’s totals put her in the top tier of all House incumbents and targeted members up for election in …continue reading
Today Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) sent a letter to Martyn Willsher, the CEO of Amplify Energy, demanding the company’s cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) on continued cleanup efforts, and that they take responsibility for any ongoing financial burden on the Orange County community. The letter comes following reports …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) announced the introduction of her bill to rename the post office at 9317 Bolsa Rd in Little Saigon the “General Tran Hung Dao Post Office.” General Dao is considered to be one of the greatest military generals of all time and is a significant historical figure …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that supports our military and makes key investments in national security. The NDAA is passed annually by Congress to establish defense priorities and authorize how funds in support of our …continue reading
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed funding for the next fiscal year that included $15.5 million for the Surfside-Sunset & Newport Beach Replenishment Project, which Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) secured for Orange County. Rep. Steel made a direct funding request with the support of Orange County leaders and project …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) today announced that her direct funding request language for the Surfside-Sunset & Newport Beach Replenishment Project was included in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agency Funding Bill for the upcoming fiscal year. With the support of Orange County leaders and project stakeholders, Rep. Steel …continue reading
Today, Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) introduced a bill to prohibit the use of federal assistance for the California High-Speed Rail project. The California High-Speed Rail project started in 2009, with the goal of building a high-speed rail train from Los Angeles to San Francisco that would be fully operable by …continue reading
Today Reps. Michelle Steel (CA-48) and Katie Porter (CA-45) introduced a resolution condemning hate crimes committed against Asian-American and Pacific Islanders, which have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Between March and December of last year, nearly 3,000 firsthand accounts of anti-Asian American …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) joined Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to announce she was selected as one of the committee’s newest members for the 117th Congress. She joins 24 other Republican members of the committee. The full member list can be seen here. “I …continue reading
Michelle Steel, Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, declared victory today in the race for California’s 48th Congressional District: “To the voters of Orange County, thank you for entrusting me to be your representative in Congress. In this election, you weren’t simply voting for a person, but also …continue reading