Greetings,

We hope you have had a great week and happy International Women’s Day! Today we join in celebrating the impact and inspiration of women around the world and commit to standing up for women’s rights in Congress. We also want to wish everyone celebrating Ramadan Mubarak ahead of the start of Ramadan on Sunday evening.

It was a busy week for Congressman Kim and our office. As always, we hope you find these updates and resources helpful.

UPCOMING: Small Business Webinar Series

On March 12th, Congressman Kim and a representative from the Small Business Administration will be hosting the first webinar in our small business webinar series. Join to learn all about SBA resources, including financial and counseling resources, grants, and certifications, how to connect to assistance from New Jersey and local SBA offices, as well as online trainings. Register here to join!

And make sure that you stay tuned for future webinars!

When: Tuesday, March 12th at 10 AM - 11 AM

Where: Virtual via Zoom (Register above to join)

Stay tuned for further information and updates on the second and third webinar!

Congressman Kim Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Americans’ SNAP Benefits from Cyber Threats

This week, Congressman Kim co-led the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act with Congressman Mike Lawler and Senators Ron Wyden, Bill Cassidy, and John Fetterman to protect people and families’ SNAP benefits from theft. The legislation would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to update its cybersecurity regulations for SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. Common-sense updates would go a long way to protect Americans’ SNAP benefits and make sure they can always rely on SNAP to put food on the table.

Learn more here!

Congressman Kim Votes to Pass a Bipartisan Partial Government Funding Package, including over $11 Million for New Jersey Projects

This Wednesday, Congressman Kim voted to pass a bipartisan, partial government funding package for Fiscal Year 2024. Read his full statement here on finally being able to move forward on a deal after months of wasted time led by the Republican majority.

Within this funding legislation, the Congressman voted to bring $11,547,244 in federal dollars to New Jersey’s 3rd District through important Community Project Funding! From upgrading firehouses and police departments to delivering clean water and improving community and senior centers, this legislation takes us one step closer to delivering funding for 14 local projects. Read all about them here!

PACT Act Update: Be Sure to Apply if Eligible

Starting on March 5th, if a servicemember was exposed to toxins or other hazards while serving at home or abroad, they are eligible to apply for VA healthcare. Congressman Kim voted to pass the PACT Act into law to expand millions of veterans’ healthcare.

This progress is a huge step in delivering on that promise! If you served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11, enroll in VA healthcare today at va.gov/PACT.

Commemorating 59 Years since Bloody Sunday

This Thursday, we helped pay tribute to the hundreds brutally attacked 59 years ago at the Edmund Pettus Bridge while peacefully demanding the right to vote. The day is forever now known as “Bloody Sunday.”

Shamefully, we still have not achieved the equality they marched for. In their honor and in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, a young Foot Soldier in Selma that day, we continue our work to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

Happy Read Across America Week!

Last Saturday, we helped celebrate Read Across America Day and the importance of reading! We must encourage children and adults alike to support the power of reading and protect people’s rights and access to books across our nation. For the following Read Across America Week, Congressman Kim was happy to be able to join Westampton students again for a virtual reading night!

Summer Internship Applications are Live!

This week, we opened up applications for our summer internships. In our district offices or on Capitol Hill, get hands-on experience serving our local communities in Congress. We are offering legislative and communications internships in our Washington DC office and district office internships in New Jersey!

Learn more and apply before March 18th!

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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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