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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.
Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Black April and 50 years since the Fall of Saigon. Over 8.7 million Americans served during the Vietnam war, including 2.7 million who put boots on the ground. We will always remember the 58,281 U.S…
Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Bilirakis for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill, H.R. 1479, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act. Hidden fees on short-term lodging, whether it is at hotels, motels, inns, resorts, or…
Mr. Speaker, today marks 46 years since the Taiwan Relations Act became law. This landmark bill has strengthened the partnership with Taiwan and shaped America's foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific region. I will recognize that Taiwan is a…
Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 1644 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New Jersey [Mr. Kim]…
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for their caregivers and in support of those caregivers in whose arms we entrust those we love the most. This morning, I needed to rush up to my…
Madam President, I rise today to tell the stories of the nearly 2 million New Jerseyans who rely on Medicaid for their critical care. I do this because their care is at risk. I do this because the care of more than 72 million Americans…
Thank you, Senator Booker, and thank you for coming to the floor tonight and speaking up. I have a few questions for you. So why don't you catch your breath. I wanted to start by saying how proud I am of you to represent our great State of…
What you raised is absolutely right, and it is front and center in everyone's mind. You know, when my parents immigrated here 50 years ago, they didn't know anybody in the entire Western Hemisphere of planet Earth. But America called them…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Sydney Tran, a seventh grade student at El Rancho Charter School in Orange, for becoming Orange County's new spelling bee champion. Sydney earned her well-deserved victory and secured a spot at the Scripps…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Charles ``Chuck'' Haeflinger of Chino Hills, who passed away on February 3 at the age of 77. Chuck had a distinguished 32-year career in the Army, serving as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam war and…
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to thank Alex Cisneros for his decade of service to our Nation as a dedicated staff member in the House of Representatives, most recently as my legislative director over the last 4 years. His diligent work ethic…
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