U.S. Representative for California’s 40th District
Young Kim
Position · +0.26
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 26%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Foreign Affairs
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- International Affairs
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Health
- Age
- 63
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RKen Calvert$6.1M
- DEsther Kim Varet$2.9M
- DChristina Gagnier$607K
- DLisa D Ramirez$519K
- INina Linh$442K
Bottom line
Where Kim has influence
Roles
- Chair · East Asia and Pacific (Foreign Affairs)
- Financial Services · 17th in seniority on the majority side
- Foreign Affairs · 10th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 11th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 3350 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the "Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building". · Out of committee
- H.R. 5402 Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 9331 STOP Payments Fraud Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 7037 Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Kim’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Kim breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Kim voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 26% · 13 of 50 party 7%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Kim broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Kim is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
Rep. Young Kim Urges California to Protect $10 Million for Orange County Veterans Cemetery
Urged California governor to preserve $10 million federal funding for Orange County veterans cemetery.
“Since my State Assembly days, I have fought tirelessly to ensure Orange County veterans have a proper place to rest, right here at home, and I am proud of the progress we have made.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Rep. Young Kim Introduces Resolution Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellness
Introduced resolution recognizing September as National Children's Emotional Wellness Month.
“Kids today are growing up with pressures previous generations never faced. Smartphones, social media, and constant screens are changing childhood, and too many childrenare struggling.”
Cancer AwarenessAI-read
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Rep. Young Kim Leads Letter to President Trump on Key Priorities Ahead of Xi Jinping Summit
Led letter to President Trump outlining priorities for Xi Jinping summit, including releasing detained U.S. citizens.
“When America leads from a position of strength, we can secure real results for the American people and the world.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Introduced resolution to bar Congress members from using earmarks to increase personal net worth.
“When politicians are busy lining their own pockets, how can they ever understand or focus on the pocketbook issues Americans face every single day? Californians are struggling to afford groceries, gas, healthcare, and housing while paying some of the highest taxes in the nation. The least they deserve is representation…”
Congressional Stock TradingAI-read
Mentions H.J.Res. 12
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Rep. Young Kim Secures Water Resources for California’s 40th Congressional District
Secured water resources for California's 40th Congressional District.
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Rep. Young Kim Questions Treasury Secretary Bessent on TRUMP Accounts and Financial Literacy
Questioned Treasury Secretary on TRUMP Accounts and financial literacy programs.
“The Annual Testimony of the Secretary of the Treasury on the State of the International Financial System.”
Finance and Financial SectorAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kim voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 38 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Kim’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 43
- Action in committee 18
- Action beyond committee 13
- Passed chamber 8
- Became law 0
43 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 40 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 55 sponsored billsSponsored 55 (House median 25) · cosponsored 378 (median 289), 115 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Finance and Financial Sector, Health.
- H.Res. 1579 Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026, as "National Children's Emotional Wellness Month" and for increased public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1563 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the certification requirement in the case of a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit.Congress · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9583 Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9963 North Korean FAKER ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9858 STRATA Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8615 FLEETS Now ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9331 STOP Payments Fraud Act of 2026Establishes requirements to prevent and penalize fraudulent payment transactions. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9434 REG Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 46% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 75% |
| Energy | 37 | 78% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 6 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Kim voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RKen CalvertCA-4199%agreement
- RCliff BentzOR-299%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Kim most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Kim’s campaign raised $8.8M: $5.5M (63%) from individuals and $1.6M (18%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Kim
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 384.
- Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
- American Land Title Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Kim this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inKim’s own leadership PAC: Forever Youth Organization Utilizing a New Generation PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Kim’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-40Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-39Republican2021–2023
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 40
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 63
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4111
2439 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Mission Viejo, Anaheim
- Website
- youngkim.house.gov
- RepYoungKim
- repyoungkim
- YouTube
- @RepYoungKim
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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