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Rep. Young Kim, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Honor 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War POW Homecoming

By South OC Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 16, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Joe Wilson (SC-02), Jason Crow (CO-06), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the release and homecoming of Prisoners of War (POWs) in Vietnam and recognize their extraordinary service and sacrifice.

Rep. Young Kim Introduces Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act

By South OC Times Report | May 19, 2023

On May 12, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), who serves as Vice Chairwoman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, joined Subcommittee Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) to introduce the Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act. Reps. Andy Barr (KY-06) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) are also original cosponsors.

Young Kim Supports H.R. 2 to Help Secure the Border, Support Border Patrol

By South OC Times Report | May 18, 2023

Last week, as Title 42 comes to an end, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) voted for the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2), a bill to take concrete steps to secure our border and combat illegal immigration led by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Tom McClintock (CA-05).

Orange Lutheran Student Named CA-40 Art Competition Winner

By South OC Times Report | May 17, 2023

Joanne Xu, a junior at Orange Lutheran High School from Yorba Linda, was named the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for California’s 40th District.

ICYMI: Reps. Kim, Kelly Urge for Updates on Maternal Mental Health Hotline

By South OC Times Report | May 15, 2023

As first reported in POLITICO, today, on the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, Maternity Care Caucus co-chairs Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) led a bipartisan letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) urging for updates on the effectiveness of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and the the Screening and Treatment for Maternal Depression and Related Behavioral Health Disorders (MDRDB).

Rep. Young Kim’s Record in Congress Ranked Among Most Effective

By South OC Times Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40)’s record in the 117th Congress was ranked among the most effective members of Congress according to recent data by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL).

Young Kim Fights for Veterans Care

By South OC Times Report | May 10, 2023

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) joined Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and over 50 colleagues in penning a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough this week urging the VA to stop spreading misinformation regarding veterans benefits.

Young Kim Demands Answers on Inhumane Treatment of Unaccompanied Minors

By South OC Times Report | May 9, 2023

On May 4, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) joined Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and 74 colleagues in penning a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding answers on the Biden administration’s treatment of unaccompanied minors coming into the United States.

Kim, Castro Introduce Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Reform Act

By South OC Times Report | May 8, 2023

On May 2, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, introduced the Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Reform Act, bipartisan legislation that would modernize the statutory criteria for Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) country partnerships to expand the impact of U.S. development assistance.

Rep. Young Kim Statement on Regulator Actions Regarding First Republic Bank

By South OC Times Report | May 7, 2023

On May 1, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), who serves on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on the announcement of JP Morgan Chase taking over First Republic Bank following an auction put on by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Rep. Young Kim Statement on Reports on Recent Bank Failures

By South OC Times Report | May 6, 2023

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), who serves on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on reports released today by the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Government Accountability Office on recent bank failures.

Reps. Young Kim, Ami Bera Lead North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act

By South OC Times Report | May 5, 2023

On April 28, as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the US-ROK alliance and welcome South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to Washington, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06) introduced the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023.

Reps. Kim, Beatty Lead Resolution Recognizing Financial Literacy Month

By South OC Times Report | May 4, 2023

On April 28, Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus Co-Chairs Young Kim (CA-40) and Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res.291) honoring April as Financial Literacy Month.

Kim, Spanberger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Paperwork for Taxpayers Receiving Late Refunds, Save Americans Money

By South OC Times Report | May 3, 2023

On April 27, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40 and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced a bipartisan bill to fix a flaw in the U.S. tax code that unfairly penalizes American taxpayers waiting on delayed tax refunds.

Rep. Young Kim Says Time Is Up on TikTok

By South OC Times Report | May 2, 2023

On April 26, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), Vice Chairwoman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, joined Subcommittee Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) to take action against national security concerns posed by TikTok by introducing the Time Is Up Act of 2023.

Rep. Young Kim Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Support Math, STEM Education

By South OC Times Report | May 1, 2023

On April 25, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Paul Tonko (NY-21), Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Ed Case (HI-01), and Raul Grijalva (AZ-07) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate the month of April as “Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month” and recognize the importance of STEM education.

Kim, Connolly, Mullin, Hirono Reintroduce Partner with Korea Act

By South OC Times Report | May 1, 2023

On April 26, as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol makes his first visit to the United States, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) joined Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Korea, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to introduce the Partner with Korea Act, bipartisan legislation that builds on the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) and encourages greater ties between American and Korean businesses. 

Rep. Young Kim’s Bill to Support Small Businesses Gains Traction

By South OC Times Report | Apr 30, 2023

On April 26, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Improving Access to Small Business Information Act (H.R. 1548), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) to reduce red tape and streamline the SEC’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation process to gather timely information.

Kim, Castro Introduce New Legislation to Spur Innovative Approaches to Foreign Aid Delivery at USAID 

By South OC Times Report | Apr 28, 2023

On April 25, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and introduced the Fostering Innovation in Global Development Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve the U.S. approach to foreign aid by authorizing $45 million annually for USAID to identify and scale effective methods of foreign aid delivery, including those originating in the private sector.

Rep. Young Kim Introduces Resolution Celebrating US-ROK Alliance

By South OC Times Report | Apr 27, 2023

On April 24,U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), who serves as Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific,introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the United States support for South Korea as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the US-ROK alliance and Republic of Korea president Yoon Suk-Yeol visits Washington.

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