New Jersey Senators Kim, Booker Release Joint Statement Opposing the Confirmation of Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

New Jersey Senators Kim, Booker Release Joint Statement Opposing the Confirmation of Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation January 28, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, New Jersey Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker released the following joint statement after voting against the confirmation of former Congressman Sean Duffy as United States Secretary of Transportation:  “While we […]

Senators Kim, Daines Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Access to VA Benefits

Senators Kim, Daines Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Access to VA Benefits January 29, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Steve Daines (R-MT) reintroduced legislation to prevent the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) from retroactively collecting already approved pension benefits from a veterans’ family after the death of the beneficiary. “Our debt […]

Senator Kim Statement Condemning Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Transgender Troops

Senator Kim Statement Condemning Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Transgender Troops January 28, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, Senator Andy Kim released the following statement against President Trump’s Executive Order aiming to bar transgender people from military service:  “Anyone willing to risk their lives to defend our nation and serve with effectiveness and integrity should be honored […]

Senator Kim Statement on the Confirmation of Governor Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

Senator Kim Statement on the Confirmation of Governor Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary January 25, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, Senator Andy Kim released the following statement after voting to confirm Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota as United States Secretary of Homeland Security:  “As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I had several direct conversations […]

Senator Kim Statement Demanding Trump Administration Reverse Freeze on U.S. Foreign Assistance

Senator Kim Statement Demanding Trump Administration Reverse Freeze on U.S. Foreign Assistance January 24, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, Senator Andy Kim released the following statement in response to the United States State Department order to freeze funding for almost all U.S. foreign assistance:  “The question right now is whether we want America to be a global leader […]

Senator Kim, Booker Statement on Newark ICE Raid

Senator Kim, Booker Statement on Newark ICE Raid January 23, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) released the following statement in response to a raid carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Newark, NJ, resulting in the detention of multiple people. “We are deeply concerned about […]

Senator Kim Joins Senators Booker and Britt to Reintroduce Resolution Designating January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day

Senator Kim Joins Senators Booker and Britt to Reintroduce Resolution Designating January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day January 23, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) joined Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Katie Britt (R-AL) to reintroduce a bipartisan resolution to officially designate January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day and help raise […]