Young Kim

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for hosting this Special Order tonight. As we celebrate National Police Week, I would like to also add my voice to recognizing the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe across California's 39th District and beyond. We also honor those who have paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. I am proud to support our law enforcement and their important hard work that they do each and every day. From Captain Steven Tousey and Deputy Louis Denver with the Walnut Diamond Bar Sheriff's Station in Los Angeles County, who I rode along with, by the way, last week, to Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes and their hardworking team, I am always talking to our law enforcement across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties about how I can help make sure that they have the support and resources needed to perform their demanding jobs and to learn how I, in Congress, can support our police officers. I would also like to recognize the men and women of our Capitol Police here in Congress who put their lives on the line to protect not only the Members of Congress but our staffs and all the House staff behind the scenes who make this place run. We are so grateful for you and appreciate each and every one of you. This National Police Week, I encourage all of us to take the time to thank a police officer in your area. It is because of our police officers that we can live our daily lives each and every day knowing that we are kept safe. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be standing here and back the blue.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer some words of appreciation to someone in my 39th Congressional District in California who deserves special Congressional recognition. For 30 years, La Habra Chief of Police Jerry Price has unselfishly served and protected our community in the La Habra Police Department. Chief Price joined the La Habra Police Department in 1991 and quickly rose through the ranks across multiple bureaus, most recently serving as chief of police for the past 8 years. Chief Price always set an example for other officers and the community, always having a positive attitude and serving with pride. He also has actively mentored and prepared others for success in law enforcement. It is because of these admirable qualities that Chief Price has earned many awards and accolades, not only from the La Habra community, but also from other outside law enforcement agencies. I thank Chief Jerry Price for his 30 years of service and the past 8 years as chief of police, and I offer my sincere congratulations on his retirement.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I thank Representative Luetkemeyer for his leadership in the House Small Business Committee. I would also like to extend my special thanks to Chairwoman Velazquez for putting forward these very important bills. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1490, the 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021. I was proud to join my colleagues, Representatives Craig, Davids, and Chabot, to introduce this bipartisan bill to modernize the SBA's 504 loan program. The program was established with the mission to incentivize economic growth and job creation by providing small businesses with affordable long-term financing. Our bill will provide the SBA with the tools to assist small businesses as they recover during COVID-19. H.R. 1490 would expand eligibility of 504 loans for small businesses that have focused on workforce development, revitalized areas hit hard by the pandemic or disaster areas, and implemented energy-efficient products, or have 10 or fewer employees. These additions will strengthen the 504 loan program for the long run and help small businesses in my community access much-needed capital. The bill will also streamline the closing process of 504 loans. Specifically, H.R. 1490 allows Certified Development Companies to rectify documentation without the implicit approval of the SBA. These corrections will allow small businesses to make investments in their community or hire more workers without delay. Lastly, the bill would support our small manufacturers to ensure that our community's manufacturing base remains strong and competitive during these difficult times. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support H.R. 1490.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Luetkemeyer for yielding. I rise in strong support of H.R. 1482, the 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2021. I am proud to have joined my colleagues, Representatives Angie Craig, Dan Bishop, and Sharice Davids, to introduce this important bipartisan bill. The Small Business Administration's 504 loan program provides small businesses with affordable long-term financing to purchase major fixed assets, such as machinery and real estate. This bill would ensure that our taxpayers' hard-earned dollars are spent effectively by enhancing oversight responsibilities of the SBA Office of Credit Risk Management. Our bill will provide the SBA with the tools to enforce penalties for any violation of rules and regulations. By providing the SBA with these tools, we look to strengthen the 504 loan program for many years to come. Additionally, this bill provides consistent and clear guidance when requiring certain environmental certifications. This change will provide small businesses with certainty about requirements and uniform regulations across the country. For any Federal program to be successful, Congress and the executive branch must work together to ensure that we have a regulatory framework that is efficient and able to prevent fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars. I commend my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for their leadership on this important issue. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support H.R. 1482.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Pastor Bob Reeve. Robert ``Bob'' Reeve was born June 2, 1955 as the second of three boys to Charles Blair Reeve and Patricia Ann Reeve. Bob graduated from West Covina High School in 1973, where he was the starting varsity catcher for the baseball team and the starting varsity quarterback for the football team. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1977, and later a Master of Arts in Religion in 1982. He married the love of his life, Sherry Jo Smart on June 24, 1977. He was a proud father of three children, John, Joshua, and Shannon and an even prouder grandfather to eight grandchildren: Nevaeh, Asher, Cohen, Arabella, Amos, Dracien, A'aliyah, and A'aniyah. Pastor Reeve devoted his life to service. He served as Youth Pastor at Bethel Dutch Reformed Church from 1977 to 1979. He served full time in Campus Life ministry with high schoolers in the San Fernando Valley from 1979 to 1981. From 1980 to 2004, he served under his brother Jim at Faith Community Church in West Covina, California, helping the church grow to over 12,000 in weekly attendance. In 2005, he started the Cause Community Church and was the Founding and Lead Pastor along with Sherry. Pastor Reeve was an accomplished leader during his time at Cause Community Church. In 2006, he started Kidz on the Block Party, one of many significant Brea Community Events. From 2007 to 2009, he led the church through ``The Beacon Project,'' a $1.3 million capital campaign, where the church purchased and renovated its current home on Beacon Street. In 2009, he created the DNA Journal, encouraging people to read their Bible daily and journal reflectively. In addition to many other accomplishments, he was an active member of the Brea Ministerial Association for 16 years, led hundreds of people to the Holy Land in Israel, and started a Pastoral Practicum in 2020. Bob also had a passion for coaching that began when he coached his brother John's 5th grade flag football team in 1967, as a 12-year-old. From 1987 to 1993 he was a baseball coach in the South Hills Little League for his sons, John and Joshua, and nephew Jeff. From 2003 to 2004, he was the Southlands High School Girls Softball Coach, coaching his daughter Shannon. During his lifetime, Bob was a pastor and shepherd, spiritual leader and coach, marriage and family counselor, and preacher and teacher of God's Word to thousands who poured his heart and soul into his family. His honest, yet humorous approach to teaching will make you laugh and learn about yourself. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the life of Pastor Bob Reeve, he will be greatly missed.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Luetkemeyer for yielding. I thank Representative Luetkemeyer and Chairwoman Velazquez for their leadership on the Small Business Committee. I look forward to working with all of them to strengthen small businesses across the country. I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1799, the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021. I was proud to introduce this bipartisan bill with Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux, Ranking Member Luetkemeyer, and Chairwoman Velazquez to extend the PPP deadline for new applications from March 31 to May 31, and to provide the Small Business Administration an additional 30 days to process PPP applications. Much of the importance of why this bipartisan legislation is needed was already spoken about, but I think it is important, so I am going to say a few words about the State of California that I represent. Forty thousand small businesses have closed in California during the COVID-19 pandemic, and half of those closures are permanent. The Paycheck Protection Program has been a lifeline for small businesses to keep their doors open as we safely reopen our communities. As the Biden administration announced five changes to PPP on February 22, the looming March 31 deadline does not give our small businesses the time to adjust to the new guidance listed by the SBA. This bill provides small businesses and lenders with the time needed to process PPP loans and adjust to the recent changes. As a small business owner myself, I understand the challenges that small businesses face each day. Our bipartisan bill provides Main Street with the opportunity to overcome the pandemic and thrive. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1799 and put Main Street on a path to recovery.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. Foxx for yielding. I rise today in support of our Nation's workers and businesses. We must find ways to work together to help our economy recover from COVID- 19. However, this bill is not the answer, and it is not even close. This bill will nationalize the disastrous California policies that have forced businesses out of my State, killed jobs, and hurt workers. As we saw in California, businesses that can afford lobbyists eventually get carveouts, while small businesses are left holding the bag. The last thing we should be doing during this time is passing legislation that will kill jobs and make our recovery even harder. From Uber and Lyft drivers to financial advisers to local artists, we should support workers' freedom, our gig economy, and create policies to promote innovation. We should learn from the failings of AB-5 in California and vote ``no'' on the PRO Act.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on Rollcall No. 43.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my community in recognizing and celebrating the Lunar New Year. 2021 is the Year of the Ox, which represents strength, determination, and perseverance. We have seen this spirit in the American people during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while we have faced unprecedented challenges, we have also shown that the American people are resilient. And I hope this year, this new year is filled with many blessings, joy, and renewal. I pray that this year brings success and happiness to all. I hope to be a voice for our community to ensure that the American Dream that I was able to achieve is available for everyone and for our next generation. Together, I know we can make a better world. I would like to extend a happy new year to everyone. (English translation of the statement made in Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese is as follows:) ``Happy new year.'' Korean: ``saehae bok mani badeuseyo'' Mandarin: ``Xinnian kuaile'' Cantonese: ``Gong hei fat choy'' Vietnamese: ``Chuc Mung Nam Moi''

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because people are hurting, small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and livelihoods are on the line. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken more than 440,000 lives to date. It has taken the life of my mother-in-law, and I am sure many of my colleagues' loved ones, too. Now is the time for unity. Now is the time to come together. Now is the time to put down our partisan words and show that Congress can work together for the American people. Bypassing the chance for bipartisanship is not the way to bring relief to the American people or to bring unity. I came to Congress to break the partisan gridlock, but the reconciliation process drives us farther apart. We should strive to focus on issues that we all can get done, like providing $160 billion targeted funding for vaccine distribution and to reopen our schools safely, not a wish list to advance our other priorities unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Government has also yet to spend about $1 trillion provided by the COVID-19 relief bills passed last year. Think about that: $1 trillion unspent. So I ask my colleagues, before we rush through more trillion dollars, let's first have a real bipartisan discussion so we can ensure that our communities with the most need are getting the relief right away. Instead, Democrats are throwing away the chance to work with Republicans to get things done, provide our constituents with relief, and bring our country together. The only way we will get through this pandemic and get things done is by working together. Our constituents, the Nation, and the world are watching.

Mrs. KIM of California

Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 10.