Welcome to Catch Up With Young Kim, my weekly e-newsletter to get you the latest on my work for you in Congress.

My team and I are here to serve you. If you ever need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office. I also encourage you to receive real-time updates on my work for you in Congress by following me on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram.

Congress cannot sit idly by as adversaries run circles around this administration and harm our allies. 

I helped introduce the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act to freeze the $6 billion that Iran President Raisi bragged his regime would spend "wherever we need it." 

I enjoyed meeting with the Anaheim Transportation Network team in my DC office to learn more about their work to connect our Orange County communities.

Welcome to Mission Viejo, Beyond Alphabets! This new tutoring center offers enrichment classes for students from K-12th grade. Be sure to check them out for personalized tutoring services in CA-40.

This week, my colleague and I kicked off the bipartisan Financial Literacy and Wealth Caucus and with a roundtable to and discuss our work to make life more affordable for Americans across the nation. I am committed to empowering Americans with the tools to grow wealth, save for retirement, and achieve their American dream.

Welcome to Anaheim, OC Fencing Center! This facility is designed to help kids develop skills to use on and off the arena and to raise the next generation of champions. I look forward to seeing all the amazing accomplishments in the future!

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution as tensions around the world increase the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. 

U.S. citizens should:

• Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter and visit travel.state.gov.

If you are traveling abroad or are abroad please check the destination warning levels travel.state.gov, and be sure to register for the STEP program even if you are abroad. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at my website or at (714) 984-2440 if you have any questions or need assistance.

The House came together to remember the innocent lives taken by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and show our unified support for Israel and our Jewish community.

I stand with Israel and its right to defend itself against senseless, unprovoked attacks. Growing up as a young girl in South Korea in the aftermath of the Korean War, I know what it’s like to feel under constant threat of attack. I visited Israel last year and felt non just the same sense of threat of attack, but also the resiliency of the Israeli people.

As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I am monitoring this situation closely and will do my part to show support for Israel and its right to defend itself and hold the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist groups – and the rogue Iranian regime backing them – accountable.

Additionally, as the world watches the horrific war in Israel, we cannot forget that antisemitism has been on the rise here at home. Antisemitism and hate of any kind are not okay. I stand with the resilient people of Israel and our Jewish community across the nation and around the world.

The IRS has postponed the tax-filing and tax-payment deadline for California storm victims to Thursday, November 16 due to FEMA declared storm and flooding disasters. Learn more below to see if you qualify. 

As your Representative, I’m proud to help nominate CA-40’s best and brightest students to our service academies.

My office is accepting nomination applications through Friday, November 3. Learn more:

My office has been in close contact with the State Department, and we want to ensure all U.S. citizens can get to safety. If you are in need of assistance, complete the State Department’s crisis intake form HERE. I also encourage you to reach out to my office at (714) 984-2440. 

Starting on Thursday, November 2, my office will be hosting our first Office Hours in El Modena, Orange at the El Modena Branch Library on the first Thursday of each month.  

Come and ask questions or get help on casework. My team and I have been able to help many constituents with Social Security, Passports, Immigration issues, and more! Please reach out to my office at (714) 984-2440 if you have any questions. 

The 71/91 Interchange Project has several closures scheduled in Corona this fall. The closures are needed to allow crews to safely construct temporary 30-foot-tall support structures extending the entire width 91. More than 200 beams will be placed to support the new connector on top of a tunnel-like structure over the 91. Each beam will measure approximately 120 feet long and weigh 18 tons.

All eastbound 91 lanes will be closed at night Monday through Wednesday from Green River Rd. to Serfas Club Dr. in Corona starting on Monday, October 16 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The eastbound 91 Green River Rd. on-ramp will also be closed nightly starting at 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and the eastbound 91 Express Lanes in Riverside County will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The eastbound 91 Monday to Wednesday weeknight closures will continue through November 21.

"The (United States) flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing." U.S. Flag Code.

Please join Tustin American Legion Post 227 in a Dignified Disposal of American Flags on Saturday, October 28th. The Ceremony will be held at the covered bleacher training area at OC Fire Authority.  After  you enter the gates at Fire Authority HQ, turn left and follow the signs. 

Calling all CA-40 Middle and High Schoolers: The Congressional App Challenge is back!

I encourage students to put their STEM skills to the test and creating an app using coding concepts. I’m proud that our community had the largest Congressional App Challenge in history and that our students have created apps that can make a difference and save lives.

Submissions are due by November 1. Happy Coding! Learn more here:

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world, accounting for 12.5% of new cancer cases worldwide and impacting 1 in 8 women in the U.S.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we uplift survivors and those battling breast cancer, and we commit to working towards a cure.

Total migrant encounters for FY23 to date have surpassed the total for all of FY22, setting a new record.

As long as this crisis goes unaddressed, the more our communities suffer. The Biden administration must take this crisis seriously so we can work on solutions.

Also, keep an eye out when booking travel at what the risk level is (1-4) in that country. Many countries require six months of passport validity to enter, so we recommend applying 6-9 months ahead of expiration date or travel. Learn more about your destination at travel.state.gov/destination.

Due to an unprecedented volume, appointment availability is limited nationwide. Processing times are estimates and do not include mailing and internal routing process which can add up to two weeks.

If your pending application was filed with routine service, and you have upcoming travel, it may be in your best interest to upgrade to expedited service. Please dial (877) 487-2778 to upgrade to expedited service and shipping.  

If you need any assistance, please call my office at (714) 984-2440 or submit a casework request.

If you need help with a federal agency, please reach out to my office. We’re here to serve you always.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Young Kim