Welcome to Catch Up With Young Kim, my weekly e-newsletter to get you the latest on my work for you in Congress.

My team and I are here to serve you. If you ever need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office. I also encourage you to receive real-time updates on my work for you in Congress by following me on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram.

Over Veterans Day weekend, I crisscrossed CA-40 to thank our veterans and their families. We must never forget that America is the land of the free because of the brave men and women who have stepped up to serve in our nation’s uniform. Grateful for our veterans always!

I’m back in Washington this week to continue the fight for CA-40 families. I came to Congress to bring common sense and get things done, and Team Young is just getting started delivering results. Let’s get to work!

As we approach winter, Americans will have to pay more to heat their homes. I'm thrilled my bipartisan Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act passed the House this week to speed up renewable geothermal energy production so we can lower energy costs, protect our national security, and reduce emissions.

So fun to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 249th birthday with the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation, service members, and veterans at the Lyon Museum. Thank you for having me, and Semper Fi!

Humbled to join local leaders and firefighters in Yorba Linda to thank Orange County Fire Authority Division 4 Chief Scott Wiedensohler for his service and dedication to protecting our Orange County communities. Wishing you and Anna all the best in this next chapter!

I caught up with the Julie Mason Show on getting back to work and my priorities for the 119th Congress. There’s so much to do to get our country back on track, and I’m laser-focused on getting things done.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) national empowers Hispanic students and professionals in STEM to reach their full potential through professional development opportunities. I congratulated SHPE leaders on their 50th Anniversary in Anaheim. Way to go!

Ronald McDonald House Orange County is the biggest Ronald McDonald House chapter in North America and provides comfort, care, and support to children and families in our area. Team Young helped celebrate their grand reopening and congratulated them on a successful 35 years.

Delivering for CA-40 is my top priority.

In Congress, I secured resources through the FY24 appropriations packages for vital projects in CA-40 that protect public health, support law enforcement, and keep our communities safe.

My office is seeing an increase in casework requests related to cybercrimes. As we see hackers use sophisticated tactics to take your personal information, please remain vigilant and be careful of suspicious links, calls, and messages. If something seems suspect, trust your instinct and do not click. 

My team and I are here to serve you.

In addition to our offices in Anaheim Hills and Mission Viejo, please don’t hesitate to stop by our mobile office hours: 

• Chino Hills Mobile Office Hours every Wednesday from 9AM-1PM at the City Clerk’s Office- 14000 City Center Drive, 2nd floor, Chino Hills
• Laguna Woods Mobile Office Hours the third Thursday of each month from 9AM-1PM at Laguna Woods City Hall- 24264 El Toro Road Laguna Woods, CA
• El Modena Mobile Office Hours the first Thursday of each month from 10AM-2PM at El Modena Branch Library-380 S Hewes Street Orange, CA.

To receive in-person assistance from my team on any casework you need help on. As always, you can call my office at (714) 984-2440 or (949) 268-6706 or visit my website at youngkim.house.gov.

Are you traveling planning travel for this year? Stop what you’re doing and check your passport!  

Processing times are now 4-6 weeks (routine) or 2-3 weeks (expedited, not incl. shipping). Start your renewal or application at travel.state.gov/passport.

Passport processing times are the fastest they’ve been since March 2020. Take advantage and apply or renew now so that you’re ready for international travel in the new year. 

Travel Tip -- Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your departure. Look up your destination’s entry requirements at travel.state.gov/destination and check your passport expiration date before booking flights.

Travelers are encouraged to wait to book international travel until a valid passport is physically in hand, apply for a new or renewed passport 9 months prior to travel, and ensure that their passport doesn’t expire within 6 months of their international travel dates.

If your pending application was filed with routine service and you have upcoming travel, you may benefit from upgrading to expedited service. Please dial (877) 487-2778 to upgrade to expedited service and shipping.  

Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office if we can assist you in any way at (714) 984-2440.  

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution as tensions around the world increase the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. 

U.S. citizens should:

• Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter and visit travel.state.gov.

If you are traveling abroad or are abroad please check the destination warning levels travel.state.gov, and be sure to register for the STEP program even if you are abroad. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at my website or at (714) 984-2440 if you have any questions or need assistance.

If you need help with a federal agency, please reach out to my office. We’re here to serve you always.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Young Kim