Mr. Speaker, over 80 percent of Americans believe Members of Congress shouldn't be trading stocks and benefiting off insider information. Yet, while Americans have made their position clear, some Members of Congress and their families made more than 13,000 stock trades worth more than $600 million last year. Americans deserve to know they have honest representation that puts their interests first in Washington, not career politicians looking to get rich.
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Young Kim
Representative · California · Republican
Young Kim
Border Security · China Hawk · Small Business Lending · Anti-Scam Enforcement
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Mr. Speaker, I grew up in the shadow of war in South Korea. My family fled poverty and a bitter lack of opportunity, and my mother- in-law crossed the DMZ multiple times to rescue loved ones who were trapped under tyranny in North Korea. For me, it is unimaginable to see socialist ideas gaining traction in America today, but then I remember that socialism never advertises its track record: starvation, oppression, the loss of freedom and opportunity, and more than 100 million lives lost worldwide. Today's proponents of socialism have made their goals clear.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3350, to designate a post office in the city of Tustin, California, as the Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building. Ursula Ellen Kennedy made history as the first woman elected to the Tustin City Council and the first woman to serve as mayor of Tustin. At a time when few women held public office, Ursula stepped forward to serve the city she loved. In 1978, she was elected to the Tustin City Council, and 6 years later, her colleagues chose her to serve as Tustin's mayor. However, her story did not begin in city hall.
Biography
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, CA1985
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2021-PresentRepresenting California's 40th district
Member, California State Assembly
2014–2016Represented the 65th Assembly District.
Staffer
1993–2012Worked for U.S. representative Ed Royce.
Business Owner
Financial Analyst
Policy Focus
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
View details →- 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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