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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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.
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Rep. Young Kim receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been honored with the Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The award recognizes her consistent voting record and dedication to policies that support small businesses.
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Bipartisan JUDGES Act aims to address judicial shortages nationwide
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined forces with Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-48) to introduce the bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act, aimed at addressing judicial shortages in California and nationwide.
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Reps Young Kim & Robin Kelly introduce resolution recognizing National Birth Center Week
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res 1444) to recognize September 14 to 20, 2024, as National Birth Center Week. The initiative aims to raise awareness about birth centers and their significance in maternal health care.
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Bipartisan bill reintroduced to close patent gap faced by women and minorities
Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) have announced the reintroduction of the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation aims to address the disparate rates at which women, veterans, and other groups apply for patents in the United States by permitting the collection of relevant data.
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Representatives urge Gov. Newsom to declare emergency for Airport Fire
Trabuco Canyon, CA – U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Ken Calvert (CA-41) have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency in response to the Airport Fire affecting Orange and Riverside Counties.
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House passes bipartisan bill promoting secure telecom infrastructure
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Securing Global Telecommunications Act (H.R. 4741), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Kathy Manning (NC-06) to promote secure telecommunications infrastructure.
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Rep. Young Kim hosts roundtable on U.S.-Taiwan relations in Orange County
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, delivered opening remarks at a roundtable held at Santiago Canyon College in California’s 40th District. The event, titled “Global Ties, Local Impact: Why Taiwan Matters for California,” aimed to explore the significance of U.S.-Taiwan relations.
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Rep. Young Kim joins bipartisan delegation visiting Australia
Last week, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, joined a bipartisan congressional delegation to Australia. The delegation included House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02), and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19).
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Rep. Young Kim secures federal funds for San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) joined Supervisor Curt Hagman and San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus to announce the acquisition of federal resources for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. These funds will be used to purchase body cameras and taser equipment aimed at enhancing law enforcement transparency, accountability, and safety.
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Representatives introduce bill addressing China's impact on environment in Africa
Last week, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced the Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act (SPEED Act, H.R. 9265) to address the negative environmental, ecological, and public health impacts of investments linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Africa.
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Federal push underway for first-ever veteran cemetery in Orange County
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Lou Correa (CA-46) led a letter with members of the Orange County Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), urging federal support for the construction of the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills, CA. This would be the first veteran cemetery located in Orange County.
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Bipartisan resolution honors U.S.-India relations ahead of BAPS temple's 50th anniversary
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) have introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res.1394) to recognize the importance of U.S.-India relations in light of the 50th anniversary of the first BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu temple in the United States, which will be celebrated on August 4.