Note: U.S. Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, represents the Santa Clarita Valley in Congress. This is his weekly newsletter.
Fighting Against a Bad Deal Our main focus in Washington, D.C. this week has been on the proposed nuclear deal with Iran that the current administration negotiated in June. I stand in firm opposition to the deal because it exchanges billions of dollars in sanctions relief for half-hearted, short-term benchmarks on Iran’s nuclear program that will do nothing but embolden them and put our allies in the region in direct danger. I will continue to fight against any deal that will put the interests of a terrorist regime before our own and those of our ally Israel.
Thoughts for our Law Enforcement On Tuesday night, I spoke on the House floor to recognize and honor the brave police officers that have fallen in the line of duty. God bless them all for their service and sacrifice. To watch the speech, click here.
Honoring Our Fallen Officers
Standing Up for Infants On our first night back in Washington, D.C., the House passed H.R. 1462, the Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015. This bill would direct the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to study and develop recommendations for preventing and treating prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome. As the husband of a neonatal nurse at Antelope Valley Hospital, I was proud to support this legislation that protects our most vulnerable citizens.
Thinking Long Term on Long Range Strike On Wednesday, I attended a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the future Long Range Strike Program. The program is very important to our community as the B-2 was rolled out over 25 years ago in the Antelope Valley and I fought to have the next bomber built in our area as well. I stressed the need to continue the program in a way that keeps costs down and still accomplishes our mission.
Discussing the significance of the Long Range Strike Program
Calling All Aspiring Interns My Washington, D.C. Office is currently looking for qualified and enthusiastic interns. If you have an interest in politics or policy, enjoy a fun and fast-paced work environment, and want to improve your job skills in the nation’s Capital, then fill out an application here.
Around the District
Military Academy Information Day If you know any young men or women who are interested in applying to a Military Academy, please tell them to mark their calendars for Military Academy Information Day on Saturday. This event is open to all interested residents of California’s 25th Congressional District who are 17 to 21 years of age. It is also open to those Freshmen through Junior class high school students preparing for application. We will have Information Packets and all of the materials you will need in order to understand the process and requirements to apply to an Academy. For more information, visit the event page.Visiting Plant 42 Last week I took a tour of Plant 42 in Palmdale. I met with leaders in the aerospace industry and checked out the latest aircraft being developed there. This unique site is so important to not only the Antelope Valley but it is critical to our national security as well.
Speaking with Aerospace Leaders at Plant 42
Thank You SCV Rotary In August, my office presented a certificate to Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club president Lou Esbin and SCV Rotary Club Veterans Committee Chair Jim Lentini. The recognition was in honor of the Rotary Club’s dedication of a monument honoring Santa Clarita fallen from the Korean and Vietnam wars at the Rotary Garden adjacent to the Santa Clarita Activities Center.
Keep up the great work Mr. Lentini
AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce On September 1st I had the honor of speaking at the award winning Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber Luncheon. I talked about the importance of small businesses in our area’s economy, the need for a strong national defense policy, and about how my office can help constituents dealing with federal agencies like the Departments of Social Security, Veterans Affairs, and Immigration.
Speaking to the AV Hispanic Chamber
Farewell Simi Valley Interns Thank you to all the fantastic interns in my Simi Valley District Office who recently returned to school or the job market. Your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication have been a huge help. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you around town.
Thank you Simi Interns!
Save the Date for Leaders of Character Every year the Boy Scouts of America Bill Hart District host a Leaders of Character Recognition Dinner to raise funds by honoring members of the community who have made a positive impact. This year’s event will be held on October 9th at the Hyatt in Valencia. It is a great event for a great cause, so save the date. For more information, visit here.
Around the Corner
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony September 11, 9:30am
Antelope Valley Fallen Heroes Memorial at the Antelope Valley Mall, 1233 Rancho Vista Boulevard,
PalmdaleHandsOn Santa Clarita’s 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony September 11, 5-8pm
Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia
Knight Military Academy Information Day September 12, 10-12am
College of the Canyons at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook Building, University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Craft Beer Fest September 12, 12-5pm
Bridgeport Park, 23520 Bridgeport Lane, Santa Clarita
Celebrate America on The BLVD September 12, 5 – 9 pm
The BLVD between Genoa Avenue and Beech Avenue, Lancaster
Devil’s Punchbowl Telescope Program September 12, 9pm
Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area, 28000 Devils Punch Bowl Road, Pearblossom
Simi Valley Days September 17-20
Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley
Vets 4 Veterans Classic Car Show and Poker Run September 20, 12-4pm
Poncitlan Square, 38315 9th Street East, between East Avenue Q-9 & East Avenue Q-10, Palmdale
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Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is seeking “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
To support the mental health of California's young people, the California Department of Public Health awarded $25 million to 28 tribal and community-based organizations across the state.
The California Department of Public Health launched the “Never a Bother” campaign, a youth suicide prevention public awareness and outreach campaign for youth, young adults, and their parents, caregivers, and allies.
College of the Canyons mens golf got back on track during its return to conference play on Monday, carding a five-man score of 370 to top the eight-team field at Brookside Golf Course and maintain its unblemished conference mark.
Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, reminds property owners that the second installment of the 2023-24 Annual Secured Property Taxes becomes delinquent if not received by 5 p.m. Pacific Time or United States Postal Service postmarked on or before Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is seeking “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today unveiled the latest L.A. County Health Survey, which gathers vital data on health behaviors, conditions, neighborhood settings, and the needs of L.A .County residents, informing future public health policies and programs.
Due to the projected rain forecast, Eggstravaganza will now be held indoors at the Canyon Country Community Center beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on March 30.
To support the mental health of California's young people, the California Department of Public Health awarded $25 million to 28 tribal and community-based organizations across the state.
The College of the Canyons Athletic Department will host a dedication ceremony to unveil the Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room in honor of the longtime board member and ardent softball program supporter’s nearly 40 years of service to the district.
PFLAG Santa Clarita has announced the establishment of the Peggy and Jeff Stabile PFLAG SCV Scholarship. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to LGBTQIA+ students pursuing higher education and committed to advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and promoting diversity and inclusion.
The California Department of Public Health launched the “Never a Bother” campaign, a youth suicide prevention public awareness and outreach campaign for youth, young adults, and their parents, caregivers, and allies.
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale invites the community to "Let the Sunshine In," a delightful evening of food, wine and song at the annual Cabaret & Cabernet fundraising benefit.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
As an integral ingredient necessary to help the Santa Clarita Valley to flourish, feedback from the business community is the secret sauce for achieving great things.
Raise your heart rate while raising funds for the Santa Clarita Sister Cities Dollars-for-Desks campaign to provide school desks for students in Sariaya, Santa Clarita's Sister City in the Philippines.
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) and Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) have introduced AB 3074 the "School or athletic team names: California Racial Mascots Act."
Los Angeles County’s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department in collaboration with Local Initiatives Support Corporation Los Angeles is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for the cohorts of JCOD's Incubation Academy.
Children’s Bureau is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
The Sunburst track was constructed in 1887 by the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a part of the main line running between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a Personal Finance Summit today where he announced his support for Assembly Bill 2927 (McCarty), legislation that would require a personal finance education course for California high school graduation.
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