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.

Veterans filing military sexual trauma claims shouldn’t face more pain in the examination process.

I thank the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for including my bipartisan bill, the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Act, in their subcommittee legislative hearing this week.

Last week, my team and I had fun celebrating the 4th of July and catching up with our Chino Hills, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Yorba Linda, and Orange communities. I hope you and your family had a fun and safe Independence Day!

As we mark 71 years since the end of the Korean War, I wrote an op-ed for Fox News on why the United States cannot sleep on the major threat posed by North Korea.

Click on the button below to read my full thoughts.

Team Young joined in celebrating the push-in ceremony and beginning of service for Orange County Fire Authority Station 32’s new fire truck, a new state-of-the-art vehicle that will help keep our communities safe in Yorba Linda and surrounding areas.

The Protecting American Innovation and Development (PAID) Act I’m leading to expose bad actors stealing U.S. IP of critical technologies passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee with bipartisan support this week.

I'm fighting to protect U.S. competitiveness and national security.

Great to visit Design West Technologies in Tustin to learn more about their cutting-edge work to promote new technologies and create jobs. I’m always so impressed to see so much innovation form right here in CA-40.

My team helped commemorate Marine Corps Air Station El Toro’s vast history and legacy in Lake Forest and across our South Orange County communities and honor the brave men and women who served there. I was also glad to join virtually from my DC office and share my admiration for those who served at MCAS El Toro.

I asked Secretary Yellen at this week's Financial Services hearing about the Department of Treasury's efforts to stop the CCP's narcotics operation killing Americans and to support our allies and partners.

As House Committee on Financial Services National Security Subcommittee Vice Chair, I will not let adversaries exploit the U.S.

Team Young welcomed Fauna Veterinary Collective to Tustin and WaveImaging to Laguna Hills. Congratulations!

I will always work to support our local entrepreneurs so they can achieve their American dream.

No one can explain the Kim regime's atrocities better than North Korean defectors who experienced them firsthand.

15 defectors bravely shared their stories with me and Congressman James Moylan during the 21st North Korea Freedom Week.

Amazing to welcome the Lee family from Anaheim and Russel "RJ" Corby and Vandra Lochridg from Mission Viejo to DC. If your family wants a tour of the U.S. Capitol, please contact my office here.

This week, I questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and demanded more transparency for taxpayers.

On the House Financial Services Committee, I will continue to fight for commonsense policies to cut through red tape, expand access to capital, and make life affordable for Americans.

As a Korean American with family members who fled North Korea, helping the North Korean people is important to me.

I joined with the Korean Church Coalition for North Korea Freedom's rally this week to shine light on the Kim regime's human rights atrocities and fight for freedom.

Do you know any students looking for an internship opportunity? We're looking for Fall Interns in our DC, Anaheim Hills and Mission Viejo offices. Please reach out to my office with any questions or learn more below.

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