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.

Shutting down the government and leaving troops, border patrol, TSA agents, and other federal employees without pay gets us nowhere. 

I voted today for a bipartisan, commonsense bill to keep the government open and provide disaster relief to our communities hurting from the Airport Fire.

We’ve moved! My DC office is now in 2439 Rayburn.

Looking forward to continuing to serve CA-40 from our new office. If you’re in town, please stop by and say hello!

I’m saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend Mark Murphy, a pillar of Orange who devoted his career to giving back to our community.

I send my deepest condolences to his loved ones as the Orange community comes together to remember his lasting impact.

I thank the Problem Solvers Caucus for endorsing my bipartisan Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act to ensure our service members who transition to civilian life get the veterans affairs health care benefits they deserve!
 
Let's get this done for our veterans and their families. 

Grateful for more than 1,500 parents and loved ones who shared how they’ve been impacted by the stillbirth crisis.

That’s why I introduced the bipartisan SHINE for Autumn Act to reduce stillbirth rates and foster healthy pregnancies.

Amazing to speak to female leaders in the digital asset industry on how emerging technologies help entrepreneurs of all backgrounds achieve their dream.

I'll continue to fight for a regulatory framework that enables American innovation. Thank you the Blockchain Foundation for having me!

The holiday season is in full swing!  
 
My team joined our Lake Forest community at their annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Thank you for having us!

Thank you to Villa Park community leaders, entrepreneurs, and families for welcoming Marines from Camp Pendleton this Thanksgiving. We appreciate all that you do to serve our troops who are away from their families!

Team Young had fun welcoming Korean American Chamber of Commerce Orange County incoming president Edward Youn and their new board. Grateful for your service to uplifting the Korean American business community in Orange County!

Team Young welcomed North Hills Animal Hospital to Laguna Hills and celebrated the one-year anniversary of Oynx Golf in Lake Forest. Congratulations!

U.S. leadership in emerging technologies not only improves Americans’ lives but also promotes freedom and human rights across the globe.

Proud to join a bipartisan resolution to ensure our nation remains a beacon of hope, freedom, and innovation.

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. 

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