What Young Kim said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Korea Foundation for its steadfast support of the Peace Corps Korea Revisit Program. This initiative has enabled more than 500 former Peace Corps Korea Volunteers to return to the Republic of Korea and witness firsthand the extraordinary transformation achieved since their service from 1966 to 1981.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3350, to designate a post office in the city of Tustin, California, as the Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. There is nothing more central to the American Dream than homeownership. Unfortunately, thanks to Gavin Newsom and leadership in Sacramento, that American Dream is slipping away, and hardworking families are being left in the dust.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to add my voice in strong support of H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act. In California, 34 percent of community college applicants have been flagged as likely fraudulent.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5248, the Producing Returns and Opportunity for Investment and Trade Act, or PROFIT Act. I thank Chairman Mast for his leadership on this bill and working with us.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 8665, the Allied Defense Sales Act. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Foreign Military Sales Task Force, I am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan bill introduced by our task force chair, Representative Zinke.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7037, the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies, or DOMINANCE Act. Critical minerals are the foundation of military power, industrial strength, and economic security.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Ryan Gallagher for completing his tenure as Chairman of the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors, having served from July 2024 through June 2026.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Smith for yielding. I rise in strong support of H. Res. 1259. This resolution sends a very clear message: The United States will not be silent while the Chinese Communist Party continues to detain, torture, and disappear innocent people, including family members of American citizens.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my dear friend, Eva Woodby, who recently passed away, and I send my deepest condolences to her devoted husband, Alex Yu, and family.”

“Even when her business struggled during COVID and as she battled late-stage cancer, Eva never gave up. She faced every challenge with strength, dignity, and determination. Her life was not defined by hardship, but by courage and resilience.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Armenian genocide and to honor the resilience and strength of the Armenian people. I am deeply grateful for our vibrant Armenian-American community in southern California whom I cherish very dearly.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of my bill, the BRIDGE for Young Onset Alzheimer's Disease Act. Right now, Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's after age 65 receive immediate Medicare coverage, but those diagnosed before 65, despite facing the same devastating disease, are forced to wait nearly 29 months for the exact same care.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in support in the Housing for the 21st Century Act. After years of inaction, my home State of California has earned an F in housing affordability.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.J. Res. 142, disapproving of D.C.'s recent decision to decouple from key provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. This resolution ensures that D.C. residents can benefit from President Trump's historic tax cuts, just like hardworking families across the country.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate 75 years of leadership and public service by the Municipal Water District of Orange County. This milestone isn't just about longevity.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand in support of H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act. This bill fixes a broken Federal process that has stalled sensible updates to housing standards for years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a very heavy heart to honor our colleague Doug LaMalfa. Doug was larger than life, but what I will remember most is how he lived big in the small moments with warmth, attention to detail, and genuine kindness.”

“Mr. Speaker, in just a short time, our Nation will celebrate America's 250th birthday. This is a moment to reflect on how far we have come as a nation and the shared ideals that have carried us through challenge and triumph.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the millions of Americans, including many in my district, who live with alopecia areata. It is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss and often comes with significant emotional and mental health challenges.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1069, the PROTECT Our Kids Act. The Chinese Communist Party is executing the most sophisticated global influence campaign of our time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Davidson for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4423, the No New Funds for Burma Act. This bill would suspend disbursements and financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Burma until the Treasury Secretary identifies a meaningful change in regime and restoration of democratic values.”

“Mr. Speaker, stories like these can only happen in America. As a Member of Congress, I will always fight for the American Dream and for our free market system that keeps it within reach for everyday Americans.”

“Mr. Speaker, ========================= END NOTE ========================= history has shown that government shutdowns accomplish nothing.The last major shutdown cost our economy $11 billion, delayed wages for Federal workers, and disrupted businesses that hardworking Americans rely on.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, Representative Baumgartner, for yielding and for managing the floor today. I rise in strong support of my bill, H.R. 2635, the Uyghur Policy Act of 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, again, I thank my colleague, Representative Baumgartner, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill, H.R. 4233, the AUKUS Reform for Military Optimization and Review Act, or the ARMOR Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, Representative Baumgartner, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4490, the PARTNER Act. This bill represents a bold and necessary commitment to strengthening America's engagement with our allies and partner organizations worldwide by granting tailored immunities and privileges.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong support of H.R. 3095, which directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a unique ZIP Code for certain communities, including North Tustin in my district.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Kiley for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 516 to condemn the violent riots in Los Angeles this month, and I thank our brave law enforcement officers for keeping us safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Wagner for yielding and supporting my legislation. I would also like to thank Representative Green of Texas for co-leading H.R. 910 and making this a bipartisan effort.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and remember Otto Frederick Warmbier as June 19 marks 8 years since his tragic death at the hands of the North Korea regime.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Bost for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill, H.R. 2201, the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Huizenga for yielding, and I thank our ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Representative Meeks, also for managing this on the House floor.”

“Mr. Speaker, Members of Congress are here to serve their constituents and the American people; not themselves. Unfortunately, we see this year after year with Members of Congress making lucrative stock trades while their constituents struggle to make ends meet.”

“Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and thank my operations director, Alex Keledjian, for his 4 years of service in the House of Representatives, and this is Alex's son, Anthony.”

“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.”

“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 rentals, make it harder for families to plan for a trip.”

“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.”

“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 National Spelling Bee by spelling the word ``obsecration'' in the 14th round of competition.”

“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 retiring as a lieutenant colonel.”

“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.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate Congresswoman Fedorchak for hosting this Special Order to raise awareness of the critical need the United States is facing to become energy independent. Protecting our environment is not controversial.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Santiago Canyon College for 25 years of providing quality, affordable educational opportunities to students across southern California. Santiago Canyon College in Orange, in my district, offers one of the largest community college adult education programs in California with over 60 career training certificates.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Hill for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 975, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act. I also want to stand up and echo and reiterate the points that I already addressed because this legislation is so important.”

“Mr. Speaker, the communities I represent are just a 2-hour drive away from CBP's San Diego sector, and we have seen the impacts of the fentanyl crisis firsthand.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank Chairman Westerman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act. At this very moment, multiple fires are burning throughout southern California.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Lunar New Year, Seollal, which it is called in Korean, and Tet Festival, in Vietnamese, as we ring in the Year of the Snake.”