Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
R · CA
Tracked receipts exceed tracked giving by
$1,921,603
Member of Congress
Tracked direct giving
$10,850
Tracked donations to candidate
$15,000
IE supporting this entity
$1,917,453
Connections
15
Votes
7
QPQ Score
100%
2/2 aligned
The QPQ Score measures how often this legislator voted in line with their donors' advocacy positions. 2 of 2 trackable votes aligned with donor interests across 3 donors. This metric shows correlation, not causation.
How money flowed to Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Fairshake spent $1.9M supporting Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]. Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] voted YES on CLARITY Act, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act — which Fairshake advocates for.
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] directed $20K to ANDY KIM FOR CONGRESS across 6 contributions between February 2024 and February 2024. Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] advocates for CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress.
KATHERINE CLARK FOR CONGRESS directed $10K to Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]. KATHERINE CLARK FOR CONGRESS advocates for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation - First 10 Drugs Selected.
CMTE. FOR HISPANIC CAUSES/BUILDING OUR LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY PAC (BOLD PAC) directed $5K to Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]. Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] voted YES on Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21, H.R.4763) — which CMTE. FOR HISPANIC CAUSES/BUILDING OUR LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY PAC (BOLD PAC) advocates for.
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] directed $2K to TEAM ELISE across 2 contributions. Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] advocates for CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress.
Dark Money Spending
Election spending by organizations that do not disclose their donors. Dark money flows through 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, 501(c)(6) trade associations, and similar entities that are not required to reveal their funders. Figures below are never combined with disclosed-donor totals.
Dark Money Targeting This Entity
| Filer | Amount | Type | Support/Oppose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairshake | $1,917,453 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Oct 9, 2024 |
Money spent by non-disclosing organizations on ads and communications referencing this candidate. These dollars do not flow to the candidate's committee.
Methodology Disclosure
Dark money figures are derived from FEC Form 5 (independent expenditures by non-committee organizations) and Form 9 (electioneering communications). These filings capture spending on ads and election communications but do not reveal the identity of the organization's donors. QPQ totals may differ from benchmarks like the Brennan Center's estimates because QPQ includes all Form 5 filers, while some benchmarks count only a subset of non-disclosing nonprofits. Grant chain data is from IRS Form 990 Schedule I and may not include all years or all grantee organizations.
Connected Government Contracts
Companies that Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] holds stock in, is employed by, or receives donations from may also receive government contracts. The connections below show which companies have federal awards.
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QPQ Score Breakdown
Each row shows a vote where this legislator's donors had an advocacy position. “Aligned” means the vote matched what donors wanted.
| Bill / Outcome | Vote | Donor Position | Donor | Aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century A... | yea | Advocated for | CMTE. FOR HISPANIC CAUSES/BUILDING OUR LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY PAC (BOLD PAC) | Yes |
| CLARITY Act, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act | yea | Advocated for | Fairshake | Yes |
Election Results
| Year | Office | State | Party | Result | Total Raised | PAC Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US House | CA | Lost | $9,244,756 | — | |
| 2022 | US House | CA | Lost | $9,340,941 | — | |
| 2020 | US House | CA | Lost | $6,473,025 | — |
Donations Given
| Recipient | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY KIM FOR CONGRESS | $5,100 | Feb 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| ANDY KIM FOR CONGRESS | $3,300 | Feb 14, 2024 | 2024 |
| ANDY KIM FOR CONGRESS | $1,500 | Feb 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| TEAM ELISE | $950 | Jun 11, 2024 | 2024 |
Donations Received
| Donor | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| FairshakeIE support | $1,917,453 | Oct 9, 2024 | 2024 |
| KATHERINE CLARK FOR CONGRESS | $10,000 | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| CMTE. FOR HISPANIC CAUSES/BUILDING OUR LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY PAC (BOLD PAC) | $5,000 | May 18, 2023 | 2024 |
Voting Record
| Bill | Position | Chamber | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARITY Act, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act | yea | house | Jul 17, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | house | Jul 17, 2025 |
| CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 119th Congress | yea | house | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Disapproval of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 | yea | house | Jul 11, 2024 |
| CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress | yea | house | May 23, 2024 |
| Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21, H.R.4763) | yea | house | May 22, 2024 |
| Disapproval of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 | yea | house | May 8, 2024 |
Relationships
| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voted on | Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21, H.R.4763) | Vote yea on roll call 226 | Source |
| Advocated for | CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress | Cosponsor, sponsorship date 2023-09-12 | Source |
| Voted on | CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress | Vote yea on roll call 230 | Source |
| Advocated for | CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 119th Congress | Cosponsor, sponsorship date 2025-03-06 | Source |
| Voted on | Disapproval of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 | Vote yea on roll call 355 | Source |
| Voted on | CLARITY Act, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act | Vote yea on roll call 199 | Source |
| Voted on | GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | Vote yea on roll call 200 | Source |
| Voted on | CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 119th Congress | Vote yea on roll call 201 | Source |
| Held office | U.S. House of Representatives | Sitting member of the U.S. House in the 119th Congress. | Source |
| Member of | Financial Services Committee | Member of Financial Services Committee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Foreign Affairs Committee | Member of Foreign Affairs Committee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee | Member of East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Europe Subcommittee | Member of Europe Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee | Member of National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee | Member of Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |