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.

Washington Democrats thought they could hold our government hostage to appease their far-left base and derail President Trump’s America First agenda. They were wrong.

I was proud to help open our government so we can stop the political games and get Washington back to work for the American people.

Kim Jong Un is not only hellbent on growing his nuclear arsenal but also oppresses the North Korean people through torture, imprisonment, starvation, and forced labor every single day.

I'm leading the charge to stand up to this tyranny and uplift the North Korean people.

Members of Congress shouldn’t be paid while troops, air traffic controllers, and federal workers go without.

I went on Fox News Live to discuss my fight to open the government and ensure that members of Congress don't see a penny during future government shutdowns.

I spoke with CBS LA about how the government shutdown was impacting many neighbors in our community, and urged Washington Democrats to open our government immediately. 

Sacramento needs to put Californians first. I spoke with Newsmax about my letter to Governor Newsom demanding answers on fraud, abuse, and benefits going to illegal aliens in CalFresh.

California families are hurting. It's time to prioritize seniors, children, and veterans in need.

I had the privilege of attending the Field of Valor Opening Ceremony in Orange hosted by the Community Foundation of Orange.

Judge David Carter delivered a powerful keynote about honoring the selfless sacrifices of our veterans. It was especially moving to stand alongside veterans from every generation — including WWII veteran William Chan.

I was honored to attend the 8th Annual OC Veterans Day Awards Dinner in Tustin.

The evening brought together local veterans, American Legion Post 227, the OC Sheriff Pipe Band, and Tim Kepler, the Anaheim Ducks’ National Anthem singer. Keynote speaker Jeremy Stalnecker, an Iraq War veteran and founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, spoke powerfully about the mental health challenges facing veterans and first responders.

Great to see so many from our community gather for the Veterans Memorial Dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony outside Corona City Hall, including local veterans, first responders, and Mayor Jim Steiner.

Beautiful 36th Annual Veterans Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park.

Leaders from Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo laid wreaths for our heroes and honored the generations of heroes who’ve kept our nation safe and free.

Mission Viejo showed up in full force to honor our veterans on Tuesday.

Grateful for the inspiring remarks from Colonel Charles “Clay” Readinger, Brendon Moeller, and Mayor Bob Ruesch. God bless our veterans!

Anaheim gathered at the Veterans Monument to honor those who have so bravely served our nation. Mayor Ashleigh Aitken led a moving ceremony joined by local veterans, first responders, and families paying tribute to our nation’s heroes.

Liberty lives only when brave Americans are willing to defend it. Thank you to all who showed up to honor and celebrate our veterans at the Nixon Library on Tuesday. Our community never ceases to inspire.

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. Thanks to our veterans here in Brea—and across the nation—we are keeping the American Dream alive.

Yorba Linda united in remembrance at Veterans Memorial Park. Col. Wayne Scott, Mayor Janice Lim, and Manny Montanez led a heartfelt program attended by local veterans, OC Sheriff’s deputies, LAPD SWAT, American Legion members, Troy High School NJROTC, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The ceremony’s most moving moment was the Gold Star roll call, honoring every fallen hero from Orange County.

My Washington, D.C. office is accepting internship applications through December 31, 2025 for the Spring 2026 term. Interns gain hands-on experience in the legislative process—assisting with constituent services, researching policy, drafting correspondence, and attending hearings.

Applicants should be enrolled in college with a minimum 3.0 GPA and strong writing skills. Preference is given to CA-40 residents, but all applicants are welcome. Interns receive a monthly stipend and are responsible for housing and transportation. Learn more and apply at youngkim.house.gov.

Sincerely,

Young Kim