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Lower household costs
Candidate positionIn the State Assembly, I stood up for public safety, supported victims of domestic violence, and secured valuable resources for veterans and homeless children.When I got to Congress, I quickly realized Washington faced many of the same problems I had taken on in Sacramento.Working families are struggling to make ends meet, and I’m working to lower the cost of gas, groceries, and utilities and make it easier for families to get ahead.
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In the State Assembly, I stood up for public safety, supported victims of domestic violence, and secured valuable resources for veterans and homeless children.When I got to Congress, I quickly realized Washington faced many of the same problems I had taken on in Sacramento.Working families are struggling to make ends meet, and I’m working to lower the cost of gas, groceries, and utilities and make it easier for families to get ahead.
Reduce senior healthcare costs
Candidate’s account of past workI’ve also fought to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs for seniors and protect Medicare.Accountability starts with protecting taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse.
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I’ve also fought to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs for seniors and protect Medicare.Accountability starts with protecting taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse.
Recover fraud losses
Candidate’s account of past workAfter fraudsters stole billions in taxpayer dollars, I led efforts to pass the No More Scams Act to recover every dollar possible and hold these criminals accountable.And that same standard should apply to the people serving in Congress.
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After fraudsters stole billions in taxpayer dollars, I led efforts to pass the No More Scams Act to recover every dollar possible and hold these criminals accountable.And that same standard should apply to the people serving in Congress.
Set congressional term limits
Candidate positionI support term limits because public service should be about serving the American people, not personal or financial gain.
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I support term limits because public service should be about serving the American people, not personal or financial gain.
Ban congressional stock trading
Candidate’s account of past workI introduced legislation to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office.
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I introduced legislation to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office.
Support Trump’s governing agenda
Candidate positionI’m running for re-election to defend the American Dream and restore the promise that built this nation. And with President Trump leading the charge, I’m looking forward to continuing to push through the bold, conservative, America First agenda the American people need and deserve.Paid for by Young Kim for CongressMailing Address27001 La Paz Road, Suite 330Mission Viejo, CA 92691Phone Number: 714-253-4230 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] provide your mobile phone to opt-in to Young Kim for Congress campaign alerts, updates and news.
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I’m running for re-election to defend the American Dream and restore the promise that built this nation. And with President Trump leading the charge, I’m looking forward to continuing to push through the bold, conservative, America First agenda the American people need and deserve.Paid for by Young Kim for CongressMailing Address27001 La Paz Road, Suite 330Mission Viejo, CA 92691Phone Number: 714-253-4230 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] provide your mobile phone to opt-in to Young Kim for Congress campaign alerts, updates and news.
Strengthen border security
Candidate position“I am grateful for the support of everyone who helped us earn a place on the November ballot. Throughout this campaign, we made the case that after more than three decades in Washington, it is time for fresh conservative leadership, and I look forward to continuing that conversation with voters in the months ahead. As a member of Congress, I have proudly worked with President Trump to get real results for our community, and I will continue fighting to root out fraud, secure borders, for safer, more affordable communities, and a stronger economy. In November, voters will have a clear choice between 30 years of the status quo and a new generation of conservative leadership, and I look forward to earning every vote.”
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“I am grateful for the support of everyone who helped us earn a place on the November ballot. Throughout this campaign, we made the case that after more than three decades in Washington, it is time for fresh conservative leadership, and I look forward to continuing that conversation with voters in the months ahead. As a member of Congress, I have proudly worked with President Trump to get real results for our community, and I will continue fighting to root out fraud, secure borders, for safer, more affordable communities, and a stronger economy. In November, voters will have a clear choice between 30 years of the status quo and a new generation of conservative leadership, and I look forward to earning every vote.”
Why I'm Running...
Candidate positionI’m running for re-election to keep taking on career politicians, lower costs for working families, and defend the American Dream for future generations. I would be honored to earn your vote.
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I’m running for re-election to keep taking on career politicians, lower costs for working families, and defend the American Dream for future generations. I would be honored to earn your vote.
Why I'm Running...
Candidate positionI’m running for Congress because families across Southern California are tired of career politicians who serve themselves instead of the people who elected them. My priority is fighting to hold Washington accountable, lower costs for working families, and protect the American Dream for future generations.
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I’m running for Congress because families across Southern California are tired of career politicians who serve themselves instead of the people who elected them. My priority is fighting to hold Washington accountable, lower costs for working families, and protect the American Dream for future generations.
Hold Washington Accountable
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityMake federal officials and agencies more accountable to the people they serve.
- Preserve the campaign's broad accountability priority.
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Lower Costs for Working Families
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityWork to lower everyday costs for working families.
- The campaign homepage states the outcome without a single mechanism.
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Protect the American Dream for Future Generations
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPreserve economic opportunity and upward mobility for future generations.
- Keep the commitment at the level stated by the campaign.
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Make Federal Child Investment Accounts Permanent
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyRemove the sunset from the federal child investment-account contribution program.
- Use the SEEDS Act of 2026 as the mechanism.
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Allow Digital-Asset Indexes in Child Investment Accounts
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyAllow diversified digital-asset indexes as eligible investments in federal child investment accounts.
- Preserve the SEEDS Act's added investment option.
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Condition Federal College Funding on Equal Treatment
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyRequire federally funded higher-education institutions to comply with civil-rights law and evaluate students as individuals rather than using identity-based preferences.
- Use the Stop DEI Act as the legislative mechanism.
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Give Qualified Payment Providers Direct Access to Federal Payment Rails
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyAllow qualified payment providers direct access to federal payment systems to reduce transaction delays and fees.
- Use the PACE Act's payment-rail modernization mechanism.
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Create a Specialized Foreign Service Commercial-Diplomacy Track
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyCreate a specialized Foreign Service career track with business and financial expertise to support U.S. companies abroad.
- Use the BOOST for American Business Act as the mechanism.
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Build a 500-Officer Commercial-Diplomacy Workforce
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyExpand the State Department's commercial-diplomacy workforce to 500 officers by 2028.
- Coordinate State and Commerce work and reduce duplication.
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Diversify Critical-Mineral Supply Chains Away From China
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyUse diplomacy, development finance, and allied investment to build transparent critical-mineral supply chains outside Chinese control.
- Use the bipartisan DOMINANCE Act as the mechanism.
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Advanced Taiwan Participation in the International Monetary Fund
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionSecured enactment of legislation directing the U.S. IMF governor to advocate for Taiwan's participation and access to IMF opportunities.
- Preserve the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act provision as an enacted FY2026 NDAA record.
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Created a Registry for Korean-American Divided Families
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionSecured enactment of a national registry and improved State Department support for Korean-American families seeking reunification with relatives in North Korea.
- Preserve the enacted FY2026 NDAA provision.
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