U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-Riverside)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-Riverside)
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Young Kim addresses international and domestic issues in latest tweets
Congresswoman Young Kim addresses concerns about human rights in Hong Kong and supports local entrepreneurs while offering constituent services through mobile office hours in Chino Hills on November 19, 2024
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Young Kim highlights community health and safety initiatives
U.S. Congresswoman Young Kim discussed various local issues on social media on November 18-19, 2024.
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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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Young Kim emphasizes equal opportunities and celebrates community service
In recent tweets from mid-November 2024, Young Kim discussed her dedication to promoting equal opportunities for success regardless of background while reflecting on her historic role as one of the first Korean American women in Congress.
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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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Bipartisan bill seeks termination of SIGAR by January 2026
U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Jason Crow have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at terminating the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) by January 31, 2026.
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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.
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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.