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.

By midnight tonight, the federal shutdown will have dragged on for ONE MONTH.

Flights are being canceled, vital services delayed, and hardworking Americans are missing their paychecks. That’s just not right.

On September 19, I voted for a bill that would keep our government open and accountable to the American people. Since then, Washington Democrats have voted against that bill 13 times.

I’m committed to serving our community during this time and will continue to work around the clock to end this shutdown and ensure our neighbors and community members are connected with the resources they need.

If you have any questions about the federal shutdown and how it might impact you, do not hesitate to reach out.

My offices in Washington, Anaheim Hills, and Mission Viejo remain open to serve you today and always.

China wants to control the critical minerals that power everything from our phones to our fighter jets. I spoke with Spectrum News about why we can’t let that happen.

I spoke with local business and nonprofit leaders in Rancho Santa Margarita about the government shutdown and how my team and I can continue to support our community.

I’ll keep working to get government open and our economy moving.

Always great to catch up with Chief deMetropolis and the City of Orange Fire Department! I’ll always fight for our first responders who keep our community safe each day.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I was honored to visit PreludeDx, a Laguna Hills company developing cutting-edge breast cancer diagnostics to reduce unnecessary radiation and improve health outcomes for women.

I’ll keep working in Congress to ensure lifesaving innovations like theirs remain accessible and affordable.

I met with Solesbee Auto Crafts, a family-owned Yorba Linda business, to discuss their strong work in the community and how they’ve kept Orange County running since 1972. We discussed supply chain challenges and how tariffs impact local jobs.

During this federal shutdown, I am committed to connecting our community with the resources they need.

If you or someone you know needs food support at this time, call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org to find local food resources.

Need a passport? The OC Clerk-Recorder is hosting a one-day passport event on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Veterans Sports Park in Tustin. Make an appointment and stop by! 

Where: 1645 Valencia Ave
When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 AM–2 PM
Appointments: 714-834-2248

We’re Here to Help

My offices remain open and ready to assist you throughout this government shutdown. If you need help with Social Security, veterans’ benefits, SBA loans, passports, or any other federal service, please do not hesitate to contact us.


Sincerely,

Young Kim