U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA)
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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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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.
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Resolution recognizes September 25 as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined forces with Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Don Bacon (NE-02), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) to introduce a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 25 as Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Awareness Day.
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Rep Young Kim joins effort recognizing sacrifices made by gold star families
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined a bipartisan resolution led by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to recognize September 22 to 28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. The resolution aims to honor the sacrifices made by the families of U.S. servicemembers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Rep. Young Kim receives award for supporting U.S. small businesses
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been awarded the 2024 Champion of Small Business Investing Award by the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA). The award recognizes her efforts to support small businesses and advance critical technologies and national security in the United States.
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Young Kim advocates Fix Our Forests Act amid Southern California wildfires
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) addressed the House floor to advocate for the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 8790). This legislative package includes the Wildfire Technology Demonstration, Evaluation, Modernization, and Optimization (DEMO) Act (H.R. 4235), a bipartisan initiative led by Rep. Kim aimed at providing first responders with access to emerging technologies to combat wildfires.
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Rep. Young Kim introduces bipartisan bill for improved wildfire mitigation
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has introduced the Cross Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 9703) alongside Reps. Joe Neguse (CO-02), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), and Josh Harder (CA-09). This bipartisan bill aims to enhance wildfire mitigation by identifying gaps in current federal regulations and promoting collaboration across agencies and land boundaries.
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House passes bill boosting collaboration on wildfire tech
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 8790, known as the Fix Our Forests Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at enhancing wildfire response and mitigation efforts. This legislation includes the Wildfire Tech Demonstration, Evaluation, Modernization, and Optimization (DEMO) Act (H.R. 4235), led by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA-40). The DEMO Act allows private entities to collaborate with federal land management agencies to test wildfire technologies alongside ongoing hazardous fuels mitigation activities and training.
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US lawmakers highlight significance of Quad Leaders Summit amid regional tensions
Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) released a statement today following the conclusion of the Quad Leaders Summit in Washington DC.
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Rep. Young Kim questions planned closure of Laguna Hills DMV
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has raised concerns regarding the planned closure of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Laguna Hills, California. In a letter addressed to DMV Director Steve Gordon, Rep. Kim emphasized the potential impact on South Orange County residents.
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Reps introduce resolution recognizing National Children's Emotional Wellness Month
On September 20, 2024, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate September as National Children’s Emotional Wellness Month. The initiative aims to raise public awareness about the emotional health and mental wellness challenges faced by children and teenagers.
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Bipartisan bill aims to protect transitional housing services
U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) has joined forces with Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to introduce the Transitional Housing Protection for the Homeless Act.
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House committee passes bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing wildfire response technology
The House Natural Resources Committee has passed the Wildfire Technology Demonstration, Evaluation, Modernization, and Optimization (DEMO) Act (H.R. 4235), a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jason Crow (CO-06). The legislation aims to enhance access to emerging technologies for first responders combating wildfires.
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Rep. Young Kim honored as Stillbirth Prevention Champion
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been recognized as a Stillbirth Prevention Champion by Healthy Birth Day, Inc. for her leadership on the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act (H.R. 5012). This bipartisan, bicameral bill aims to enhance stillbirth research and awareness.
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House passes SPEAK Act to address telehealth language barriers
The House of Representatives passed the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act (H.R. 6033) yesterday, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) and Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45). The legislation aims to reduce language barriers in health care access.