U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA)
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Bipartisan bill introduced to bolster U.S. exports against China's influence
U.S. Representatives Young Kim from California and Joyce Beatty from Ohio have introduced a bipartisan bill named the Strengthening Exports Against China Act (H.R. 10196).
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Bill honoring Major Megan McClung passes Senate awaiting presidential approval
This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed H.R. 3608, a bipartisan bill introduced by Representative Young Kim to honor Major Megan McClung, who died while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Bipartisan bill aims to bolster community resilience against extreme weather
U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Jason Crow have introduced the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at enhancing community preparedness for extreme weather events.
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U.S lawmakers introduce act to lead global fight against Alzheimer's
This week, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act (H.R. 10175).
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to promote international digital freedom
U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Sydney Kamlager-Dove have introduced the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, aiming to enhance digital freedom as a key element of U.S. foreign policy.
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Bill aims to expedite restoration of federal trails after natural disasters
The House Committee on Natural Resources has moved forward with the Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety (ROUTES) Act, a legislative effort spearheaded by U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Doug LaMalfa.
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Rep. Young Kim urges support for North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act
U.S. Representative Young Kim of California addressed the House floor, advocating for support of her bipartisan legislation, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3012).
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House passes bipartisan bill reauthorizing support for human rights in North Korea
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3012), a bipartisan initiative spearheaded by Rep. Young Kim, Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, and Ranking...
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Bill proposes new zip code for North Tustin community
The House Oversight Committee has moved forward with H.R. 8753, a bill aimed at assigning unique zip codes to certain communities, including North Tustin in California's 40th District.
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Rep. Young Kim proposes reallocating COVID funds for disaster relief
U.S. Representative Young Kim, along with several colleagues, has introduced a bill aimed at directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reallocate unobligated COVID funds to the Disaster Relief Fund.
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Rep. Young Kim advocates HEATS Act for streamlined geothermal development
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) addressed the House floor to advocate for the bipartisan Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act (H.R. 7409).
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House passes bipartisan bill to boost geothermal energy development
The House of Representatives has passed the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, also known as H.R. 7409.
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Lawmakers question damaged arms sent to Taiwan under U.S. drawdown authority
U.S. Representative Young Kim has led a group of lawmakers in seeking explanations from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs regarding damaged defense equipment sent to Taiwan. This inquiry follows a report by the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General, which highlighted issues with equipment provided under the U.S. Presidential Drawdown Authority.
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Kim hosts Westerman for wildfire tour after Airport Fire
U.S. Representative Young Kim recently hosted House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman in California's 40th District to assess the impact of the Airport Fire, which affected over 23,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties. The visit included a roundtable discussion with local first responders and community leaders.
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Bipartisan bill aims to end fraudulent practices in credit repair industry
U.S. Representatives Young Kim from California and Wiley Nickel from North Carolina have introduced a new bill aimed at addressing fraudulent practices within the credit repair industry.
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Young Kim receives business advocacy award from U.S. Chamber
U.S. Representative Young Kim of California's 40th district has been honored with the Advocate for American Business Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The award acknowledges her leadership and voting record in support of small businesses during the 118th Congress.
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Federal backing gains traction for OC veteran cemetery
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration has recently included the California Department of Veterans Affairs' application for a veteran cemetery in Southern California on its FY 2025 Priority List. This proposed cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills would be the first of its kind in Orange County.
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Bipartisan resolution condemns Hamas's deadly attack on Israel one year later
U.S. Representatives Young Kim, Josh Gottheimer, Joe Wilson, and Lois Frankel have introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the attack by Hamas on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. This move comes as the one-year anniversary of the incident is observed. The attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 251 hostages from various countries, including seven Americans who remain in captivity.
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Bipartisan OC lawmakers urge full disaster relief funding for fiscal year 2025
U.S. Representative Young Kim, representing California's 40th district, has spearheaded a bipartisan effort urging congressional leaders to ensure full disaster relief funding in the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations. The letter, addressed to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlights the need for comprehensive funding to tackle natural disasters across the country.
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Lawmakers question Cleveland National Forest's refusal of aid before major wildfire
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Ken Calvert (CA-41), along with Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Darrell Issa (CA-48), have addressed concerns regarding staffing shortfalls in the Cleveland National Forest (CNF). In a letter to CNF Supervisor Scott Tangenberg, the representatives questioned the management's decision to refuse fire station staff support offered by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) earlier this year.