May 23, 2023Sponsored
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RepublicanCalifornia · U.S. Representative
Young
Kim
U.S. Representative for California
In office
5 yrsSince Jan 2021
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
63Born Oct 18, 1962
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Kim has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01U.S. policy should address Uyghur human rightsKim sponsored the Uyghur Policy Act of 2023 (HR.2766), which drew over 100 cosponsors, and reintroduced the measure as the Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 (HR.2635) with 14 cosponsors. Both bills concern the framework governing U.S. policy toward the Uyghur population in China. The repeated introduction and broad cosponsor support reflects a sustained legislative focus on this issue.
- 02Veterans deserve expanded VA access and trainingKim sponsored the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2025 (HR.683), which would adjust VA enrollment provisions for combat veterans, and the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act (HR.2201), which would change how VA staff are trained to handle military sexual trauma claims. Both bills have been reintroduced across multiple Congresses, indicating continued legislative priority.
- 03North Korean human rights warrant congressional reauthorizationKim sponsored the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR.5959), a reintroduced measure with 11 cosponsors that would renew the legislative framework governing U.S. efforts on human rights in North Korea. The bill's repeated reintroduction places it among Kim's sustained international human rights priorities.
- 04Trade and export policy should account for China competitionKim sponsored the Strengthening Exports Against China Act (HR.1615) and has also pursued Hong Kong sanctions review legislation (HR.733). These bills address distinct but related aspects of U.S. economic and foreign policy engagement with China and Hong Kong. Both have been reintroduced across congressional sessions.
- 05College cost transparency should be improved for studentsKim sponsored the Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2025 (HR.3153), a reintroduced bill that would change how higher education institutions disclose financial information to prospective students. The bill targets the clarity of cost disclosures and has been introduced across multiple Congresses with a small number of cosponsors each time.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Young Oak Kim represents California's 40th congressional district, which includes northern parts of Orange County, and has served in the House since January 3, 2021, previously representing the 39th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. Born in South Korea, Kim is a businesswoman who, along with Michelle Steel and Marilyn Strickland, became one of the first Korean-American women elected to the United States Congress in the 2020 elections. In the 119th Congress, Kim has sponsored legislation spanning veterans' affairs, higher education transparency, U.S.-China policy, and human rights abroad. Her enacted legislation includes a bill to designate a postal facility in her district (HR.3608). She has sponsored the SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 (HR.5469), which addresses senior nutrition and hunger issues, and the Uyghur Policy Act (HR.2766, HR.2635), which concerns U.S. policy toward the Uyghur population in China. Kim has also introduced the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR.5959) and a bill to review sanctions with respect to Hong Kong (HR.733). On domestic policy, she has sponsored the Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2025 (HR.3153), the HEATS Act (HR.5587), the Improving the Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (HR.6651), the Improving Access to Small Business Information Act (HR.3351), and the Strengthening Exports Against China Act (HR.1615). She has additionally sponsored veterans-focused measures including the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act (HR.2201) and the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2025 (HR.683).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Sep 18, 2025Sponsored
SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
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Apr 20, 2023Sponsored
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
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Dec 11, 2025Sponsored
Improving the Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
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Nov 7, 2025Sponsored
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Kim raised $7.7M this cycle, with 61.1% from individuals and 18.5% from PACs. Top PAC contributors include Grow the Majority ($494,720), Kim Victory Fund ($340,422), Defend Our Majority ($109,710), and GOP Winning Women 2026 ($81,102). Itemized contributions made up 61.6% of individual giving. Outside spending of $1.4M opposed Kim in independent expenditures, entirely from Americans 4 Security PAC across eight expenditures.
Total raised · 2026
$7.7M
Cash on hand
$5.8M
Spent
$3.6M
By source
- Individuals$4.7M · 61.1%
- PACs$1.4M · 18.5%
- Party committees$10K · 0.1%
- Other$1.5M · 20.1%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)38.4%
Top PAC contributors
Top employer concentrations
- BEST EFFORTS MADE$17K· 12 donors
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K· 4 donors
- STARLIGHT INDUSTRIES$14K· 3 donors
- ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT$14K· 4 donors
- ROUTE 66 SHOOTING SPORTS PARK$14K· 4 donors
- FOUNDERS FUND$14K· 4 donors
- ARES MANAGEMENT$9K· 3 donors
- GLOBAL CREDIT ADVISORS$8K· 3 donors
- JEVAN ZANDT VA HOSPITAL$8K· 90 donors
- APOLLO$8K· 6 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2026
Opposing Kim
- AMERICANS 4 SECURITY PACFEC ↗$1.4M
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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