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.

This week's resolution does not make cuts to specific programs – it allows Congress to create a budget that uses taxpayer dollars as effectively as possible to serve the American people.
A final budget that does not protect vital Medicaid services & address SALT does NOT have my vote.

I met with our CA-40 mayors to listen to updates from their respective cities and discuss how we can work together to keep our communities prosperous and safe.

The Strengthening Exports Against China Act bolsters American leadership in emerging technologies and increases our competitiveness against the CCP. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan, bicameral initiative to project U.S. strength on the world stage.

So fun to throw out the first pitch for Sunrise Little League’s Opening Day in Orange and catch up with players, coaches, and their families. 

The United States must remain on the forefront of innovation to compete with the Chinese Communist Party. This week I asked at our Financial Services Committee hearing how we can stay ahead in the world of emerging technologies.

I was glad to welcome Curry Up Pizza to Yorba Linda and thank this new fusion pizzeria for bringing jobs (& more great food!) to our community.

This week I honored Chuck Haeflinger of Chino Hills for his distinguished military career and incredible impact on Chino Hills. I thank Chuck for his contributions to our community and extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Team Young joined in celebrating MAMON’s 7th anniversary and recognizing the Lake Forest eatery’s focus on locally sourced food and service to our community.

U.S. national security depends on the East Asia and Pacific Region as we see growing aggression from the CCP and North Korea. We must show up, stay engaged and work with our allies and partners to project strength.

The American Dream became a reality for me at the University of Southern California. I’m proud to bring together my colleagues and USC alumni on both sides of the aisle to launch the Trojan Caucus with co-chair Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove. Fight On!

Seniors Helping Seniors in Orange focuses on hiring able-bodied seniors to help other seniors with care, companionship, and living independently lives from the comfort of home. Team Young was glad to celebrate their contributions to our community!

Team Young celebrated MAC Flooring & Interiors 15th Anniversary and new location. Welcome to Laguna Hills! 

I wish our #CA40 Muslim community and all who are observing a Ramadan Mubarak throughout this holy month and easy fast filled with peace, renewal and spiritual growth.

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.

I am thrilled that Team Young has helped return over $26 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