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Young Oak Kim

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Young Oak Kim is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 39th congressional district since January 3, 2021. She is a member of the Republican Party and made history as the first Korean-American woman elected to Congress. Kim has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education during her tenure. Her background as a businesswoman and community leader has influenced her approach to policy-making.

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  1. House Concurrent Resolution 265 authorizes the use of the East Front of the Capitol for performances of the Millennium Stage of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The performances are to take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays when Congress is in session, beginning on May 12 and running through September 30, 1998. The performances will be open to the public free of charge, and the sponsors of the event, the Kennedy Center and the National Park Service, will assume responsibility for all liabilities associated with the event. The Architect of the Capitol will be responsible for some of the expenses associated with the event. The resolution expressly prohibits sales, displays, and solicitation in connection with the event. This is a unique event for use of Capitol grounds, as it will take place over a period of time with the Architect's assistance. However, these arrangements are warranted due to the unique mission of the Kennedy Center to provide leadership in the national performing arts education policy and programs and to conduct education and community outreach. By permitting these performances on the East Front, the Congress is assisting the Kennedy Center, a Federal entity, in fulfilling this mission.3 sources1998govinfo.gov
  2. I am proud to stand in support of H.R. 1157, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2021. I want to thank Chair Meeks and Ranking Member McCaul for their efforts to reform the State Department, including offering improved job and skills training opportunities for foreign service officers. I am honored to have two amendments included in this bill, the first of which I introduced separately as H.R. 1244. Today many foreign service officers and State Department staff spend an outsized amount of their time complying with duplicative and outdated reporting requirements mandated by Congress. H.R. 1244 repeals those requirements to streamline the flow of information from State Department to Congress and allow our foreign service officers to spend more time working toward accomplishing America's foreign affairs objectives. I want to thank Mr. Connolly for also working with me on this initiative, and I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. 1157.2 sources2021govinfo.gov
  3. In the 21st century, drones are central to warfare.2 sources2026taipeitimes.com
  4. We hope that the Legislative Yuan can send a strong demand signal to build and buy as many drones as possible, and do it quickly.2 sources2026taipeitimes.com
  5. Senate Concurrent Resolution 102 authorizes the use of the west front lawn of the Capitol for a public event sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans. The event is to commemorate the donation by the Disabled American Veterans of 147 new passenger vans to the Department of Veterans Affairs to aid tens of thousands of sick and disabled veterans across the country obtain medical attention. The event, which is scheduled to take place on June 16 and 17, or such dates as the Speaker of the House and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, will commence with 147 vans arriving on the grounds the first day, at 1st Street, N.W. and S.W., where the street will be closed, and the vans will remain overnight. In addition, eight vans will be placed on platforms on the lawn for display purposes. On the second day of the event, the sponsors will hold a formal press meeting on the lawn to announce the donation, and the vans will then depart in procession through the District of Columbia to the Department of Veterans Affairs for other ceremonial duties.2 sources1998govinfo.gov
Aug 2, 2026

We must work together with our allies to disrupt North Korea's schemes and protect our national security.

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Aug 1, 2026

In the 21st century, drones are central to warfare.

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Aug 1, 2026

I welcomed Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its self-defense capabilities.

focustaiwan.tw
Aug 1, 2026

The U.S. Congress attached great importance to Taiwan's security and international participation.

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Aug 1, 2026

The visit demonstrated firm bipartisan congressional support for strengthening Taiwan-U.S. relations.

focustaiwan.tw
Aug 1, 2026

We hope that the Legislative Yuan can send a strong demand signal to build and buy as many drones as possible, and do it quickly.

taipeitimes.com
Jun 28, 2026

This is an unprecedented moment that demands strong U.S. leadership and close coordination with like-minded allies, like partners South Korea, Japan, to build effective joint deterrence.

en.yna.co.kr
May 26, 2026

The great American comeback depends on it.

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May 13, 2026

I rise today to defend something rather simple: Americans' right to access their own credit and background reports. We have a law already on the books--the Federal Credit Reporting Act--to protect this right, but we are seeing companies…

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Apr 30, 2026

I rise today because the cost of this war is unbearable, and it is time we finally bring this to an end. I know we have talked a lot about that cost. It is something that the American people are feeling every single day. But I wanted to…

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Apr 15, 2026

I rise today because I had conversations with a woman in New Jersey recently that I just can't get out of my head. I was in Atlantic City talking with a woman there about how she felt things were going in our country and for her and her…

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Mar 17, 2026

the average price of a gallon of gas in New Jersey right now is $3.68. A month ago, it was $2.94. In that month, we have started a war with Iran--a war that this administration doesn't have a plan to end; a war that has cost 13 American…

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Mar 12, 2026

I share these concerns about the safety and security of the American people. I spent my career working in national security and counterterrorism, and these are exactly the reasons we need to make sure that we are taking the steps that we…

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Mar 12, 2026

I will say we are ready to negotiate. We are the ones that want to be at the table here. But look at what has happened since negotiations have begun. Since we started this several weeks ago, we are again now at war. We are at war because…

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Mar 11, 2026

we did put forward a proposal to fund TSA, to fund FEMA, to fund CISA, to move forward on so much of what the American people know needs to move forward. We are not negotiating in a vacuum here. We are in a different world than we were…

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Mar 5, 2026

Today, we are in a battle for the safety and security of every U.S. citizen. Threats against our Nation are at an all-time high. Our adversaries are actively looking for weakness, and we are putting ourselves in harm's way by not carrying…

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Feb 9, 2026

The Housing for the 21st Century Act builds on the success of the working-class families tax cuts and deserves swift passage so we can deliver results for American families.

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Feb 9, 2026

I rise today in support in the Housing for the 21st Century Act. After years of inaction, my home State of California has earned an F in housing affordability. Under Gavin Newsom and Sacramento leadership, hardworking families are being…

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Jan 22, 2026

today I rise to celebrate 75 years of leadership and public service by the Municipal Water District of Orange County. This milestone isn't just about longevity. It is about leading through change and planning for the future. Municipal…

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Dec 9, 2025

In just a short time, our Nation will celebrate America's 250th birthday. This is a moment to reflect on how far we have come as a nation and the shared ideals that have carried us through challenge and triumph. America 250 is not simply a…

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Dec 9, 2025

a year ago, my two little boys sat right up there, in the Gallery above, as I raised my right hand here on the floor. It was a moment unlike any other moment I have ever had in my life. My dear colleagues, I hope it is never lost upon us…

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Nov 21, 2025

stories like these can only happen in America. As a Member of Congress, I will always fight for the American Dream and for our free market system that keeps it within reach for everyday Americans.

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Nov 21, 2025

it is such an honor to stand here to strongly support H. Con. Res. 58. As a Korean American who grew up in the aftermath of the Korean war, I have witnessed the horrors of socialism firsthand. I always say, if you want to see the…

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Nov 6, 2025

I rise today because since early September, Donald Trump has ordered our military to engage in 16 strikes in the Caribbean and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Those strikes have killed more than 65 people. Each one of those strikes--each…

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