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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.
I was proud to vote on a commonsense bill that reduces our federal deficit, protects key programs like veterans’ care and our national defense, and provides resources for several local projects I fought for. I am glad to vote yes on this package and will keep fighting to get our country back on the right track.
I was honored to preside over the House floor this morning. I always pinch myself that a girl like me came to the U.S. from South Korea, put myself through school, had a career, raised a family and now serves my community in Congress.
I'm fighting every day to protect the American dream.
This week I joined Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03) for a conversation with POLITICO on “Building Financial Literacy for All” ahead of Financial Literacy Month in April. As co-chairs of the Bipartisan Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus and serve on the House Financial Services Committee. I'm working to help Americans take control of their finances and their futures.
President Biden said he owes 'no apologies' for how the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan was conducted even though Americans and our Afghan allies were left behind. I disagree.
At a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing this week, I pressed for answers from top Biden generals. I will keep pushing for accountability for our Gold Star families, servicemembers, and veterans.
This past weekend, I joined our Yorba Linda community to celebrate First Lady Pat Nixon’s birthday at the Nixon Library. Her life is a testament to the positive impact that each of us can make in our city, community, and country.
This week I joined the Hudson Institute for a conversation on America's commitment to defend Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
Showing up for our Indo-Pacific allies and partners is a non-starter for the U.S. to maintain our global leadership, protect our national security, and counter growing aggression in the region
Amazing to have the Orange County Power Authority in town on Renewable Energy Day to discuss promoting energy innovation in Orange County, and the HEATS Act which I introduced to boost geothermal energy development and deployment.
So fun to come together to celebrate Nowruz with our vibrant Persian community at the Los Angeles and Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce Nowruz Festival and Market.
Nowruz is a celebration of life, marker of Spring, harbinger of hope, and new beginning. Wishing all who are celebrating a Nowruz Mubarak!
As chairwoman of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, I held a hearing titled, “Commerce as Statecraft: Better Leveraging U.S. Business to Advance our Economic and National Security Goals in the Indo-Pacific."
The U.S. is the partner of choice for our Indo-Pacific allies and partners and emphasized without economic incentives, countries in the region will be forced to accept trade and investment with political strings attached by the CCP.
Thank you to the California Bankers Association for coming by to discuss misguided regulations and fiscal policies that are hurting banks. On House Financial Services, I’m demanding transparency from regulators and working to ensure Americans can trust the resiliency of our banking system
This week on House Financial Services, I pressed for answers on the SEC's burdensome regulations. I'm leading the REG Act to conduct oversight on the Biden administration’s burdensome regulations and ensure the SEC’s rules are working as intended and not hurting those chasing their American dream.
Team Young celebrated the opening of Synergy Healthcare Center in Rancho Santa Margarita and the 20th anniversary of Visage Laser and Skincare in Anaheim. I’m fighting in Congress to support our entrepreneurs creating jobs in our communities, supporting local economies, and living their American dream.
On House Foreign Affairs this week, I called for answers from State Department officials on the Chinese Communist Party's retaliatory actions and coercion against American businesses. In Congress, I'm working to protect U.S. businesses and our partners in the Indo-Pacific.
Great to see constituents in town from Tustin!
Visiting DC from CA-40 soon? Let my office know – we’d love to give you a tour of the U.S. Capitol.
Appreciate the California Association of Highway Patrolmen stopping by to discuss concerns with a potential proposal to increase the weight of truck sizes on roads. I look forward to continuing to work with you and local law enforcement to protect public safety.
On Fusion Day, I met with TAE Technologies, the first private company to pursue commercialization in fusion energy, in town from CA-40. U.S. energy innovation is key to promoting energy independence, lowering costs, and reducing emissions, and I look forward to working together.
This week marked National Ag Day! Thank you to our hardworking farmers who work day and night, rain and shine in California and across the nation to feed and fuel our communities. We are grateful always.
The United States and the Federated States of Micronesia share a deep history. Thank you, President Wesley Simina, for meeting with me to discuss the importance of the Compact of Free Association agreements and our shared diplomatic, economic and security priorities. Hafa Adai!
Businesses in Orange County are helping growing our local economy. In Congress, I'm working to fight burdensome regulations that prevent our businesses and communities from thriving.
I met with USAID this week to hear about their work to increase cooperation among our allies in the Indo-Pacific. As Chairwoman of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, I’m doing my part to ensure the U.S. continues to engage Indo-Pacific countries to to keep the region free and open.
Inviting all CA-40 young artists! The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now open through Monday, April 22, 2024.
My office is seeing an increase in casework requests related to cybercrimes. As we see hackers use sophisticated tactics to take your personal information, please remain vigilant and be careful of suspicious links, calls, and messages. If something seems suspect, trust your instinct and do not click.
My team and I are here to serve you.
Need help with cutting through red tape with a federal agency, like Social Security or the Small Business Administration?
In addition to our offices in Anaheim Hills and Mission Viejo, please don’t hesitate to stop by our mobile office hours:
- Chino Hills Mobile Office Hours every Wednesday from 9AM-1PM at the City Clerk’s Office- 14000 City Center Drive, 2nd floor, Chino Hills
- Laguna Woods Mobile Office Hours the third Thursday of each month from 9AM-1PM at Laguna Woods City Hall- 24264 El Toro Road Laguna Woods, CA
- El Modena Mobile Office Hours first the Thursday of each month from 10AM-2PM at El Modena Branch Library-380 S Hewes Street Orange, CA.
To receive in-person assistance from my team on any casework you need help on. As always, you can call my office at (714) 984-2440 or (949) 268-6706 or visit my website at youngkim.house.gov.
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Are you traveling planning travel for this year? Stop what you’re doing and check your passport!
Processing times are now 6-8 weeks (routine) or 2-3 weeks (expedited, not incl. shipping). Start your renewal or application at travel.state.gov/passport.
Passport processing times are the fastest they’ve been since March 2020. Take advantage and apply or renew now so that you’re ready for international travel in the new year.
Travel Tip -- Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your departure. Look up your destination’s entry requirements at travel.state.gov/destination and check your passport expiration date before booking flights.
Travelers are encouraged to wait to book international travel until a valid passport is physically in hand, apply for a new or renewed passport 9 months prior to travel, and ensure that their passport doesn’t expire within 6 months of their international travel dates.
If your pending application was filed with routine service and you have upcoming travel, you may benefit from upgrading to expedited service. Please dial (877) 487-2778 to upgrade to expedited service and shipping.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office if we can assist you in any way at (714) 984-2440.
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.
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I am thrilled that Team Young has helped return over $23 million back to taxpayers from federal agencies.
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
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