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Rep. Young Kim: Americans must turn down the divisive rhetoric
Originally published in the Orange County Register.While I knew January 6 would be a contentious day, none of my colleagues expected that our lives would be on the line.That afternoon, I was in my...
Americans must turn down the divisive rhetoric: Young Kim
While I knew January 6 would be a contentious day, none of my colleagues expected that our lives would be on the line.That afternoon, I was in my office for an interview with the National Journal...
The State of Women’s Leadership—And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics
Building on the momentum of the 2018 midterm elections, more women—particularly women of color and LGBTQ candidates—ran for office in 2020 than ever before. Historic wins across...
Young Kim Statement Opposing Impeachment
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) released the following statement on the article of impeachment against President Trump: “The violence we saw last week was disgusting. Our law...
Young Kim Introduces Bipartisan Korean American Day Resolution
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39), one of the first Korean American women to serve in Congress, introduced a bipartisan resolution with fellow California Rep. Jimmy...
Young Kim Statement on 25th Amendment
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) released the following statement on the House of Representatives’ vote to call on Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment:“The...
Big Gains for GOP Women Riding ‘Pink Wave’ on Capitol Hill
The new 117th Congress boasts a record number of women representing Americans in Washington. That includes more Republican women than ever, which is quite a GOP comeback after significant losses in...
Diverse new members could help GOP message the ‘American dream’
inutes before a mob stormed the House chamber last Wednesday, freshman Rep. Young Kim, a Republican from California, was on the phone talking about what it was like to be a new member of Congress.“I...
Young Kim Statement on Violence at the U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) released the following statement on the violence that occurred today at the U.S. Capitol during the joint session of Congress: “I came to...
Young Kim Statement on Tonight’s Votes
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) released the following statement after learning she may have been exposed to COVID-19: “Today I learned I may have been exposed to...
The Firsts: Here’s Who Is Making History In The 117th Congress
One hundred and four years ago, Jeannette Rankin broke the Congressional glass ceiling by becoming the first woman to hold federal office. She was sworn into the 65th Congress. On Sunday her legacy...
Young Kim Statement on Joint Session of Congress
Washington, DC – United States Representative Young Kim (CA-39) released the following statement on tomorrow's joint session of Congress:“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our...
More Republican women than before will serve in this Congress. Here’s why.
It’s been a banner year for Republican women in Congress. Incumbent Sens. Joni Ernst (Iowa) and Susan Collins (Maine) won competitive races, making it possible for their party to...
Young Kim and Michelle Steel pave way for Asian American women in Congress
LOS ANGELES — When Young Kim and Michelle Steel met up for family vacations more than 30 years ago, cooking meals and changing their daughters’ diapers as their husbands talked politics, neither had...
Newest Members of Congress
The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2021 when the First Session of the 117th United States Congress convenes.
Young Kim Begins Term Representing 39th District of California
Washington, DC – Today, Young Kim was sworn in to serve the 39th Congressional District of California in the United States House of Representatives. Kim becomes the representative of the community...
Groundbreaking Orange County Representatives to Be Sworn in
Republican Reps.-elect Young Kim and Michelle Steel will be sworn in Sunday, joining Rep.-elect Marilyn Strickland, D-Washington, as the first Korean-American women elected to Congress.Kim and Steel...
117th United States Congress Convenes
The First Session of the 117th United States Congress commences on January 3rd, 2021. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the First Session.
Taking the Oath of Office
U.S. Representative Young Kim was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House on January 3rd, 2021.The Honorable Young Kim was elected to serve as...