Representative Young Kim, Republican from California

Young Kim

Representative Young Kim

Before entering Congress, Young Kim built her career as a small business owner and community advocate in Southern California. Elected in 2020 to represent California’s 40th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, she prioritizes economic opportunity, immigration reform, and support for small businesses. Kim has championed legislation expanding resources for minority-owned enterprises and serves on the House Foreign Affairs and Small Business Committees. Her pragmatic, bipartisan approach reflects her commitment to responsive and inclusive representation for her diverse district.

Education

  • B.B.A. in Business Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
    (1985)

Professional History

U.S. Representative

(2021-Present)

Representing California's 40th district

Member, California State Assembly

(2014–2016)

Represented the 65th Assembly District.

Staffer

(1993–2012)

Worked for U.S. representative Ed Royce.

Business Owner

Financial Analyst

Policy Focus Areas

International Affairs33%
Education10%
Health9%
Finance and Financial Sector9%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Young Kim's record in Congress.

COVID-19 Relief Funding

Secured federal funding to support small businesses and healthcare providers in her district during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Korean American Day Resolution

Introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize Korean American Day and honor the contributions of Korean Americans.

Veterans' Access to Care

Co-sponsored legislation to expand access to mental health services and resources for veterans.

STEM Education Support

Advocated for increased federal investment in STEM education programs for underserved students in California.

Committee Assignments

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  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
  • House Committee on Financial Services

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