ICYMI: Congresswoman Young Kim is Fighting and Delivering for Californians

July 16, 2025

In case you missed it, Congresswoman Young Kim lays out a strong message on delivering real results for hardworking families in Southern Californians.

“Congresswoman Young Kim is delivering for Southern California families. While Democrats in Washington push tax hikes and reckless spending, Young Kim is leading the fight to protect working families, cut costs, and make life more affordable in California.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez

Young Kim: Securing relief for Southern California families
The Orange County Register
Rep. Young Kim

Out-of-touch policies from Washington and Sacramento have left hardworking families in our community behind for far too long and made it harder to afford everyday essentials like groceries, gas, and housing.

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I fought House leadership and the administration to increase the cap on deductions for state and local taxes, known as SALT from $10,000 to $40,000 for middle class individuals, couples, and families. This bill ensures families are not double taxed — putting more money back in their pockets.

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Without this extension, according to the House Ways and Means Committee, California’s 40th District would be at risk of a 17% tax hike on average. For a typical family of four earning the median income in our community, that would mean paying $3,930 more in taxes—roughly 19 weeks’ worth of groceries in Southern California.

For many families, the child tax credit would also have been cut in half, from $2,000 to $1,000 per child, if the middle-class tax cuts were not extended. Instead, the bill not only makes the child tax credit permanent but also increases the credit at $2,200 per child, lessening the financial burden that can come with raising a family.

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Additionally, this bill ensures Americans will not be taxed on tips or on overtime pay, and it allows seniors to take an additional $6,000 tax deduction to offset taxes on Social Security. These provisions are essential for the financial security of so many working Americans. The bill also makes historic investments in border security, our defense, and our air traffic control system to boost shipbuilding capabilities, allow for safer and more efficient movement of aircraft in our skies, and ensure the brave men and women on the front lines have the tools to protect our nation’s freedoms.

There has been misinformation spreading about what this bill does, particularly regarding Medicaid. Let me be clear: this bill protects and strengthens Medicaid services for the most vulnerable American citizens who really need it, such as children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with disabilities. In fact, Medicaid spending is projected to increase 20 percent over the next decade. We must ensure Medicaid services go to those who need it. The bill also gives states the option to expand Medicaid home and community-based care services for individuals with developmental disabilities while ensuring those who are already eligible are not impacted.

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