Young Oak Kim

Workforce shortages are only adding fuel to the fire of inflation.

In my home state of California, we have this onerous legislation AB5.

This amendment would negatively impact our ability to address the profound security conditions in Central America's Northern Triangle countries. As we know, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras are leading source countries of illegal…

I hope we can work together to preserve that American dream for all Americans, but especially for small businesses to prosper and succeed because small businesses are the backbone of our economy.

I thank Ranking Member Rodgers for yielding. I rise today in support of the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. The pandemic and shutdowns left many Americans, especially women and children, feeling isolated…

Like you, I am an immigrant from South Korea, and I can tell you that America has also opened the door for me for, you know, a better future for me and my family now.

Unfortunately, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses survey, small business owners, their expectation for better business conditions over the next 6 months are at their lowest in nearly 50 years.

I urge my colleagues to support this resolution offered by Representative Castro and myself. I want to recognize Paul's family, especially his wife and children, who have tirelessly advocated for his release. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the…

I am concerned that the administration is moving away from SBA's core mission which is to help small businesses prosper and protect their interests.

Well, it seems that we have a clear case study on the effectiveness and efficiency of the successful public-private partnership versus direct lending.

During this National Police Week, I am delighted to rise today to honor Buena Park Police Chief Corey Sianez and his more than four decades of selfless service to our community, including 11 years as police chief. Throughout his many…

Thank you, Chairman Crow. I want to thank you for holding this hearing, and I want to thank all of our witnesses for testifying today.

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 127.

I thank Mr. Wilson for yielding and for his leadership on this issue. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the AXIS Act. We must take strong steps to investigate if and how the Chinese Government and affiliated entities are helping…

I thank Representative Meuser for yielding, and I thank Representative Connolly, Chairman Meeks, and Ranking Member McCaul for their leadership on this very important issue. I rise in strong support of this bipartisan, bicameral effort to…

I thank Mr. Luetkemeyer and Chairwoman Velazquez for their leadership on the Small Business Committee. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my legislation, H.R. 6450, the SCORE for Small Business Act of 2022. This bipartisan bill…

Small businesses that you represent are facing many economic headwinds with supply chain disruptions, record-setting inflation numbers, and increase in gas prices.

I want to talk about the recent report of the Office of the Inspector General that some loans totaling $66.4 billion that SBA did not meet the 90-day statutory requirement to remit the forgiveness payments to lenders.

I have visited our southern border three times since I have been in office, and the crisis is only getting worse. Not only have we seen the most illegal crossings on record over the past year, but also fentanyl overdoses are the leading…

I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Ranking Member Lucas' motion to instruct. This motion will agree with section 2502 included in USICA, which prohibits entities identified as Chinese…

Inaction is not an option as small business place Help Wanted signs on their doors and innovation is stifled due to a lack of workers.

The hurdles small businesses are facing right now are high. Inflation is soaring, supply chains are in chaos, and regulations are mounting.

Our entrepreneurs are our nation's job creators. Their innovative products and services fuel our economies and communities.

I am pleasantly delighted to hear that your father served in the Korean War.

I am proud to have introduced the bipartisan H.R. 6450, the SCORE for Small Business Act of 2022.