Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to commission a Congressional Gold Medal for Dr. John Cheng, an Orange County resident who was killed while confronting an active shooter at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods last month. Congressional Gold Medals express Congress’ highest appreciation for …continue reading
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act, bipartisan legislation that included a proposal introduced by Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Josh Harder (D-CA) to address the backlog of cargo ships at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. At the height of the …continue reading
Following passage of last week’s funding bill that included $15.5 million for the Surfside-Sunset and Newport Beach Replenishment Project, Orange County officials celebrated the bill being signed into law and thanked Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) for championing this funding through Congress: “Our coastal communities and local businesses were impacted last …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel’s (R-CA) funding request for the Surfside-Sunset & Newport Beach Replenishment Project passed the House of Representatives. $15.5 million was included in this year’s major funding bill, which now heads to the Senate for passage before being signed into law by President Biden. With the support of Orange …continue reading
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