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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Bipartisan bill aims at expanding financial inclusion
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and David Scott (GA-13) have introduced the Financial Inclusion in Banking Act (H.R. 4067), a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to financial opportunities.
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House committee advances bipartisan bill aimed at reducing stillbirth rates
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has passed the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act (H.R. 5012), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Dave Joyce (OH-14), and Robin Kelly (IL-02). The bill aims to reduce stillbirth rates in the United States.
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House passes bill requiring transparent pricing in short-term lodging
The House of Representatives has passed the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (No Hidden FEES) Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543), aimed at improving cost transparency for short-term lodging, including hotels, motels, and inns. The bill, led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Kathy Castor (FL-14), seeks to prohibit misleading price advertising and mandates accurate price listings that encompass all mandatory and resort fees.
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Rep. Young Kim honored with Geothermal Champion Award by Geothermal Rising
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been awarded the Geothermal Champion Award by Geothermal Rising for her efforts to expand domestic geothermal energy production and advocate for clean energy solutions.
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Bipartisan bill targets rising mail theft through enhanced federal coordination
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) have introduced the Maximizing Agency Integration on Letter Theft (MAIL Theft) Act (H.R. 8596) to address the nationwide increase in mail theft by enhancing federal agency coordination and prioritizing the issue for federal law enforcement.
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Rep. Young Kim returns from Taiwan and Singapore diplomatic missions
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) recently traveled to Taiwan and Singapore with bipartisan Congressional delegations led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10). The purpose of the visits was to engage with senior elected officials, defense officials, and business leaders in both regions.
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House passes bill honoring fallen marine major Megan McClung
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3608, a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), to name a post office in Mission Viejo, California, after Major Megan McClung, a local fallen hero who lost her life during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Bipartisan TOOMAJ Act targets Iran's judiciary over human rights abuses
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Adam Schiff (CA-30), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and David Trone (MD-06) have introduced the Targeting Oppressive Officers to Mitigate Abuse in the Iranian Judiciary (TOOMAJ) Act. The bipartisan bill aims to support Iranian citizens protesting human rights abuses, unjust crackdowns, and executions without due process by the Iranian regime.
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Rep. Young Kim recognizes 21 CA-40 U.S. Service Academy appointees
On May 18, 2024, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) hosted a reception at Orange City Hall to recognize 21 nominees from CA-40 who were offered appointments to U.S. service academies. The event was open to all high school seniors across the district.
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Rep. Young Kim ranked among most bipartisan in Congress by BPI
The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University recently released their new Bipartisan Index (BPI) rankings for the 118th Congress in 2023. The BPI ranks U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) as the 16th most bipartisan member of the House of Representatives, among the top 10 most bipartisan of House Republicans, and the most bipartisan Republican member of the California delegation.
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House committee passes Rep. Kim's bills to counter overregulation, enhance capital access
The House Financial Services Committee has approved two bills proposed by U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40). These legislative measures aim to assist American consumers and reduce federal bureaucracy.
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House committee passes North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act
The House Foreign Affairs Committee has passed the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3012), a bipartisan bill led by Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06). The bill aims to reauthorize and update the North Korea Human Rights Act of 2004, which was established to promote human rights and freedom in North Korea.
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Rep. Young Kim introduces resolution honoring National Police Week
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has collaborated with Reps. Michael Guest (MS-03), Julia Letlow (LA-05), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) to present a bipartisan resolution that commemorates National Police Week and pays tribute to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Bipartisan rural obstetrics readiness act introduced in Congress
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act today, aimed at supporting rural health care facilities that provide critical obstetric care.
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Orange Lutheran student wins 2024 CA-40 Congressional Art Competition
Orange Lutheran High School junior, Mary Jane Pfaff from Tustin, has been declared the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for California’s 40th District. Her artwork, titled “Gazing Through the Lens of Perception,” is a meticulously crafted oil paint piece that symbolizes multiple viewpoints, emphasizing the elusive nature of perception.
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Rep. Young Kim introduces Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has introduced the Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act in an effort to enhance access to capital for consumers and small businesses. The Act is a response to guidance issued by federal agencies in May 2020, which enabled banks and credit unions to offer automated small loans and establish responsible lending principles. The Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act seeks to enshrine this guidance into law, thereby providing stability to the small-dollar market and safeguarding consumers.
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Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act Proposed to Ensure Seamless VA Health Care Transition
Rep. Young Kim Leads Bipartisan Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act to Address Lapse in VA Health Care
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Reps. Young Kim, Robin Kelly Lead Resolution Recognizing Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), who serve as co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res 1193) to designate May 5-11, 2024 as “Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week” to raise awareness about maternal mental health and its effects on maternal-child health.
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Rep. Young Kim Stresses Importance of U.S. Commitments to Taiwan Amid Growing Tensions
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, emphasized the critical nature of upholding commitments to Taiwan amidst escalating tensions with China. Speaking at a subcommittee hearing, Rep. Kim highlighted the significance of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) on U.S.-Taiwan relations.Rep. Kim acknowledged the TRA's role in guiding bilateral relations with Taiwan for 45 years, describing it as a unique legislation that positions the U.S. as a leader. She underscored Taiwan's contributions to...
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Rep. Young Kim Leads Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Math, STEM Education
Washington, DC – On Friday, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Tom Kean (NJ-07), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Bruce Westerman (AR-04), and Paul Tonko (NY-21) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate the month of April as “Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month” and recognize the importance of STEM education.Rep. Young Kim expressed, “Math is the world’s universal language and the foundation for the industries that will control the future. STEM educational opportunities unlock new doors for students, strengthen our economy and national...