LA Times: Lawmakers flag concerns about World Cup visas, high ticket prices - Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — With the World Cup just six months away and the tournament draw unfolding...
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Rep. Young Kim for Newsweek: The World Cup, Olympics and More Are Coming to America—But a Bureaucratic Hurdle Risks Empty Stadiums
Originally published in Newsweek on December 4, 2025 The countdown to the world’s largest soccer tournament has begun. This week, the United States takes center stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Reps. Kim, Williams’ No New Burma Funds Act Passes the House
Washington, DC – This week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4423, the No New Burma Funds Act, bipartisan legislation led by Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) to...
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Kim, Meeks Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Fishing from the People’s Republic of China
Washington, DC — Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Gregory Meeks to enforce sanctions and visa restrictions on...
Rep. Young Kim Demands Answers From Gov. Newsom on Illegal Commercial Driver’s Licenses That Fuel Fraud and Endanger Public Safety
Washington, DC —Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom demanding answers on how his administration allowed tens of thousands of commercial driver’s...
Reps. Kim, Beatty Introduce Resolution Recognizing October as National Financial Planning Month
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Financial Literacy & Wealth Creation Caucus, introduced a resolution to...
Rep. Young Kim Leads Bill to Support First Responders, Help Prevent Wildfires
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Fire Innovation Unit Act with Representative Jason Crow (CO-06) and Senators Ben Ray Luján (NM) and...
Rep. Young Kim Votes to Release the Epstein Files
Today, Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) put out the following statement on her vote to release the Epstein Files. “The American people deserve full transparency, and victims deserve justice,” said Rep. Young...
Rep. Young Kim Votes to Open the Government for the American People
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Young Kim released the following statement about her vote to end the Democratic-driven shutdown and open up the United States government for the American people....
Rep. Young Kim Leads Bipartisan Bill to Hold North Korea Accountable, Uplift North Korean People
Washington, DC — Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06) introduced the North Korean Human Rights...
Rep. Young Kim Slams SNAP Fraud, Demands Newsom Ensure Benefits Reach Californians in Need
Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) sent a letter to Gavin Newsom demanding a thorough investigation into fraud in California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as...
Reps. Kim, Lawler, Beatty Push to Expand Investment in Main Street
Today, Reps. Young Kim (CA-40), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced the Community Investment and Prosperity Act to expand banks' ability to make community investments that...
California Republican House Delegation Calls on Gov. Newsom to Reverse Devastating Energy Policies
Today, the California Republican House Delegation released the following statement on the negative impacts of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s energy policies: “California families and small businesses are...
100+ Republicans Join Kim, Crapo in Support of CDFI Fund
Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) led a bicameral letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Office of Management and Budget...
Rep Young Kim: America Must Win the Critical Minerals Race
Originally published in Newsweek on October 24, 2025 On April 4, China imposed unprecedented export controls on seven of the world’s 17 rare earth elements, sending U.S. defense firms into a frenzy....
California steps up rare earth mining as U.S. seeks to rival China’s control
Spectrum News: Lawmakers back U.S. push for critical minerals LOS ANGELES — As tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over access to critical minerals, scientists and lawmakers in California...
Rep. Young Kim answers questions about her vote on the spending bill and redistricting
The Orange County Register: Rep. Young Kim answers questions about her vote on the spending bill and redistricting – Orange County Register Rep. Young Kim voted for the massive spending and tax bill...
Orange County Veterans Cemetery Ranked as a Top Priority for FY26
Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranked Gypsum Canyon on the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP)...
Rep. Young Kim Condemns Senseless Government Shutdown
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) released the following statement after government funding for Fiscal Year 2025 ran out, causing a federal government...
Rep. Kim Leads Bill to Power U.S. Energy Independence
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced the bipartisan HEATS Act to reduce burdensome permitting delays on geothermal projects and help expand...