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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.
Just as her headstone reads "Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone," Major Megan McClung made a lasting impact on our community.
This week, the Senate passed by unanimous consent my bipartisan bill led to honor a local fallen hero who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
North Tustin has long been a unique community in Orange County, but its status as an unincorporated community can cause confusion.
That's why I'm pushing to give North Tustin its own zip code to provide certainty for residents and clarity to USPS.
Disaster relief funding is now depleted, leaving communities recovering from recent wildfires and hurricanes without vital federal assistance.
I helped introduce a bill to redirect unused COVID resources to the Disaster Relief Fund.
This week, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed the ROUTES Act I’m leading to streamline tools for federal land management partners to repair National Forest trails and sites.
I’ll always fight for the needs of our CA-40 communities.
Our communities need to be able to prepare for and rebuild after extreme weather events, such as wildfires and landslides.
I'm proud to join on the bipartisan CLEAR Act to help meet local needs and promote resiliency against natural disasters.
I had a great time seeing families from Coto de Caza and Yorba Linda before their tour of the U.S. Capitol. If you would like a tour from Team Young, please reach out to my team at (202) 225-4111 or send your information HERE.
Kim Jong Un is growing his nuclear arsenal, forging an Unholy Alliance, and oppressing his own people every day through torture, starvation, imprisonment, and forced labor.
My bipartisan bill passed to counter North Korean aggression.
Alzheimer's disease is the third leading cause of death in older adults in Orange County and seventh leading cause of death worldwide. With more resources dedicated to tackling this global challenge, we can save lives.
This week, I helped lead the bipartisan GAIN Act to ensure the United States leads the global effort to combat Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia head-on.
Beijing’s weaponization of Hong Kong’s legal system is a blow to human rights and judicial independence.
Humbled to receive the Champion of Freedom Award this week from the Free Jimmy Lai Campaign. I introduced the Hong Kong Sanctions Act to hold accountable those who crackdown on freedom and will keep standing up for human rights.
U.S export programs that are meant to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) should work as intended. I’m proud to lead a bipartisan bill which allows the U.S. to lead in emerging technologies and better compete against the CCP.
Glad to help welcome Blind Coyote to our Yorba Linda community. Thank you to owners Tony and Karl for bringing a restaurant for our Yorba Linda community to have delicious food and make great memories!
Photos taken by the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce.
Awesome to join the Korean American Association of Laguna Woods’ 8th Arirang Korean Cultural Festival and recognize their President, Soung-Won Park! Always great to catch up with our Korean American community. Thank you for having me!
Strengthening relationships with our Indo-Pacific allies and partners is key to maintaining peace in the region.
I enjoyed catching up with Embassy of Japan Congressional Minister Tomoaki Ishigaki to discuss U.S.-Japan shared priorities. Best of luck in your next chapter!
Authoritarian regimes use digital technologies to crack down on their own people’s voices and right to free expression.
I'm proud to help lead the Advancing Digital Freedom Act to promote U.S. leadership and uplift freedom-loving people around the world.
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.
Need help with cutting through red tape with a federal agency, like Social Security or the Small Business Administration?
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.
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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.
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I am thrilled that Team Young has helped return over $25 million back to taxpayers from federal agencies.
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
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