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.

The transfer of 39 death row inmates to the California Institution for Men prison in Chino poses serious safety concerns for Chino Hills residents, and people are rightfully alarmed.

I wrote to Governor Newsom to listen to our community and protect public safety.

Communities I represent face increased public safety concerns, risks of wildfires, and are just a two-hour drive away from the worst border crisis in history.

This week, I voted to pass the FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, which includes resources I secured to protect public safety and strengthen our national security.

Good news! The FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill we passed this week included vital community project funding I fought for to help Chino Hills reduce wildfire risks by removing dead brush and wildfire fuel near urban areas. I will continue to do my part to protect our communities.

Amazing to welcome our 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner, Orange Lutheran High School junior Mary Jane Pfaff from Tustin, to DC! Her oil paint piece, “Gazing Through the Lens of Perception,” symbolizes multiple viewpoints that highlight the elusive nature of perception.

I had a great time at the Richard Nixon Foundation's 5K Run and Walk for Title IX, which was signed into law by President Nixon 52 years ago and opened so many doors for women and girls, including my daughters. So fun to catch up with our Yorba Linda community and celebrate CA-40 athletes!

Communities I represent are hurting from this border crisis that has become worse than ever before under the policies of the Biden administration.

I'm proud my bipartisan amendment to force this administration to finally create a strategy to secure every mile of the Southern border was added to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill that passed the House.

This week, I chaired my House Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific hearing titled, "Properly Resourcing the Indo-Pacific in an Era of Great Power Competition."

We are at a crossroads in the Great Power Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). During this time, we must choose to show up for our allies, or risk ceding our leadership to the CCP.

The 4th Annual Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce Car Show was a success! Great to catch up with our Laguna Hills community and check out some amazing cars.

My bipartisan amendment to support the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System was added to the FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.

Urban Search and Rescue task forces, including nine in the West led by Orange County Fire Authority Chief Fennessy, are critical to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster response.

Awesome running into Kinga Grant-Zawadzki from Laguna Hills at Student Aid Alliance's summer event in DC. I will always fight for opportunities for students to succeed and achieve their dream!

Team Young had fun giving a U.S. Capitol tour to the Hutchinson family from Orange and to Lois Corti and Sarah DeGennaro from Villa Park. If you’re from CA-40 and would like a tour, fill out our form here.

Swimming lessons allow children to learn lifesaving skills, gain confidence, and make lifelong friends. I’m glad Team Young could join the Tustin Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of Big Blue Swim School. Welcome to the community!

At this week's House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy hearing, I demanded transparency for taxpayers on the Federal Reserve's Stress Test decisions.

I will continue to fight to ensure that families and entrepreneurs have access to capital to grow their wealth and achieve their American dream.

Team Young joined HomeAid Orange County and CalOptima to break ground on La Veta Village, which will create more affordable housing and refurbish three historic homes in Orange for families and seniors in need.

Are you interested in attending one of our U.S. Service Academies? My team is hosting an information for interested students and their families on TOMORROW Saturday, June 29th from 10 am to 12 pm at the Community Center at the Marketplace in Tustin featuring representatives from U.S. Service Academies to answer any questions you may have.

Delivering for CA-40 is my top priority.

In Congress, I secured resources through the FY24 appropriations packages for vital projects in CA-40 that protect public health, support law enforcement, and keep our communities safe.

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.

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.

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.

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