Young Kim

Years in Office

4

Bills Sponsored

90

Bills Co-Sponsored

936

Committees

3

Young Kim 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, 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

Impact & Accomplishments

Notable contributions during Young Kim's congressional service.

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.

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