Greetings,

We hope you have had a great week! Congressman Kim had a busy week in Washington as the House debated amendments to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Between votes, at meetings, and in hearings throughout the week, Congressman Kim spoke about diabetes research, climate priorities, the importance of civic engagement, and supporting servicemembers and their families. These conversations guide our work everyday for you.

As always, we hope you find these updates and resources helpful.

UPCOMING! Telephone Town Hall on Monday

Join Congressman Kim on his Telephone Town Hall this Monday, July 17th, at 5:30pm. Sign-up or join us live at kim.house.gov/live to hear about the Congressman’s most recent work and ask questions about the topics you care about.

UPCOMING DEADLINE: Fall Internship Applications

We are hiring fall interns in our New Jersey and Washington DC offices. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the legislative process and serve your local New Jersey community!

Applications are due tonight, July 14th, for the Washington, DC office and July 21st for our New Jersey offices. Find more information and apply online!

Congressman Kim Statement Following His Vote Against NDAA Due to Republican Poison Pill Amendments

Today, the House voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. This is the first time Congressman Kim has voted against the, traditionally, bipartisan NDAA. Read his full statement about why he voted NO here.

As Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, Congressman Kim works to support our servicemembers and military families with expanded healthcare access, better childcare, and more. Earlier this week, he spoke on the House floor about what the final NDAA should deliver for servicemembers.

Meet Ella: A Member of the JDRF Children’s Congress

Ella is a local student with Type 1 diabetes. She met with Congressman Kim this week to share her story and talk about how diabetes affects her life, as well as the 1.45 million Americans with Type 1 diabetes. Congressman Kim spoke about his commitment to work with groups like JDRF to support their research and prevention efforts, as we work to create affordable healthcare options for Americans like Ella who live with type 1 diabetes.

Conversation with Student Leaders

The Congressman was delighted to meet with young Korean-American leaders who were visiting Washington alongside the Korean American Civic Empowerment (KACE) organization. They discussed legislation to teach AANHPI history in schools, and the importance of civic engagement.

Congressman Kim jumped at the chance to speak with these students about the value of engagement and service!

A Note on Passport Requests

As summer travel picks up, our office is getting a lot of calls for passport information and help. While our office is here to help, the U.S. Department of State is currently dealing with an unprecedented demand for new passports. Here are a few important things to note ahead of your travels:

Give yourself plenty of time! Passport application processing can take as long as 13 weeks. If this is your first passport, apply in-person at an acceptance facility. Click here for a list of the 7,400 facilities in the U.S.

Renewing your passport? Please verify your current passport’s expiration date before making travel plans. Some countries require that your passport be valid for at least six months after your planned departure.

In case you didn’t know, U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs recommends renewing your passport at least six months before it expires.

U.S. passports are valid for 10 years for adults and five years for children under 16.

If you get stuck in the process, please reach out to our office and we will try to assist you in getting you your passport as quickly as possible.

UPCOMING: Constituent Services Resource Fair

Congressman Kim and our office are hosting a Constituent Services Resource Fair on Thursday, August 3rd from 12PM to 4PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center.

Building off the tenets of accessibility, independence, civility, and serving you, the resource fair is aimed at bringing government and non-profit resources directly into the community. The event is open to the public, and we hope to see you there!

Now Open: Congressional App Challenge for Middle and High Schoolers

Do you know a young, aspiring computer scientist? Registration for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge is open! The challenge is an incredible annual opportunity for local middle and high school students to show off their STEM skills.

Check out more information on our website!

Happy Birthday, Congressman Kim!

Our office helped celebrate Congressman Kim’s birthday this week! It’s a pleasure to serve our community together.

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Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you every day!

Have a wonderful weekend,

The Office of Congressman Andy Kim

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