(CNN) The 117th Congress , being sworn in Sunday, is historically diverse, with record-setting numbers of women, Black and Latino members and members who identify as LGBTQ. Perdue's term finished at the end of the 116th Congress, so he is not included in the new Congress' numbers. Michelle Steel (California's 48th District), Republican: First Korean American woman elected to Congress (with Marilyn Strickland and Young Kim). Young Kim (California's 39th District), Republican: First Korean American woman elected to Congress (with Michelle Steel and Marilyn Strickland). Yvette Herrell (New Mexico's 2nd District), Republican: First Native American Republican woman elected to Congress.

Source: CNN January 03, 2021 18:11 UTC