U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39), who serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, and Committee Ranking Member Michael McCaul (TX-10) introduced the Arms Exports Delivery Solutions Act (H.R. 8259) to track transfers and ensure efficient delivery of U. …continue reading
As first reported by Fox News, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-39) and Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) introduced the bipartisan Direct Investigations on China, Take Action to Oppose Russia (DICTATOR) Act of 2022 to investigate whether the Chinese government and affiliated entities are assisting Vladimir Putin’s regime in evading sanctions following Russia’s …continue reading
Today, the United States, along with Allies and partners, is imposing severe and immediate economic costs on Russia in response to Putin’s war of choice against Ukraine. Today’s actions include sweeping financial sanctions and stringent export controls that will have profound impact on Russia’s economy, financial system, and access to …continue reading
The Russian Federation led by its authoritarian oligarchs have launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Civilians have been killed and hospitals have been bombed. Fighting is happening inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone that could lead to nuclear contamination of Ukraine and Europe. We call upon Congress and the Biden Administration …continue reading
Following the Russian military invasion of the free and sovereign nation of Ukraine, Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) released the following statement: “I am praying for the people of Ukraine, our allies, and our nation. Vladimir Putin does not get to decide the borders of a free and sovereign country. As …continue reading
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) will travel to Israel on Friday, February 18, 2022, for an educational seminar to gain a firsthand understanding of regional challenges and America’s strategic relationship with Israel. Congresswoman Kim will learn more about the U.S.-Israel relationship, the peace process, Israel’s security situation and important political …continue reading
In a major victory for Southeast Asian American communities, the Biden Administration has lifted its visa sanctions on Laos, ending a years-long immigration ban instituted during former President Trump’s term in office. The Trump Administration had previously suspended visas from Laos as a shameful tactic to pressure the country into …continue reading
As a member of the Congressional Executive Commission on China, and on the eve of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, today Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) questioned hearing witnesses about the games and the need for the continued protection of minority groups and vulnerable populations in China. Yaxue Cao, …continue reading
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), co-chair of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, led a letter today with six of his House colleagues to new U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper to congratulate him on his appointment to the role. The Members also highlight the ongoing human rights issues in Vietnam and urge …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) released the following statement after Qin Gang, China’s ambassador to the United States issued a warning of military conflict between the two nations over America’s continued support of a free and independent Taiwan: “The United States supports a free and independent Taiwan, and the Chinese Communist Party’s continued …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that supports our military and makes key investments in national security. The NDAA is passed annually by Congress to establish defense priorities and authorize how funds in support of our …continue reading
Representatives Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA-39), Paul Mitchell (R-MI-10), Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-8), Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2), Rep. Kendra Horn (D-OK-5), Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA-2), Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11), Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM-2), Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-9), and Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA-3) released the following statement after news reports …continue reading
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), today, joined with House colleagues David Price (NC-04), Barbara Lee (CA-13) Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), John Yarmuth (KY-03), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Peter Welch (VT-At Large), Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), and Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) in releasing the following joint statement on the announcement that the Trump Administration would seek …continue reading