Greetings,

We hope you had a great week! It was a busy end to July for sure as Congressman Kim continued to look after local needs in Congress. From transit delays to securing grant funding, we are looking to build off of this work in August and heading into the rest of the year. We hope families are having a good summer as we get closer and closer to back to school time already.

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

Congressman Kim Helps Secure $72.5 Million to Boost Climate Resilience across New Jersey Shore

Early this week, Congressman Kim was excited to announce that the Building a Climate Ready New Jersey project will be awarded $72.5 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Resilience Regional Challenge to make New Jersey’s coastal communities more resilient to climate change and other coastal hazards.

He helped deliver funding for this program through the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, and advocated earlier this year to NOAA so they would select this project! This award will bring federal dollars back to our state to help protect our Jersey Shore and coast communities. By bolstering our resilience across 16 coastal New Jersey counties, this project will help look after people’s safety, livelihoods, and the security of our coastal economies!

Showing up for our First Responders!

Our first responders deserve to have the equipment they need to stay safe when they’re called to an emergency. This week, Congressman Kim announced that he was able to help secure $462,909 in grant funding for three local fire departments to replace outdated equipment, look after firefighters’ safety, and support first responders’ service protecting New Jersey communities. He was grateful to be able to help connect Bordentown Township Fire District 1, Bordentown Township Fire District 2, and Chesterfield Fire District 1 to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program through FEMA and help get them this critical funding!

The fire departments will use the funding to replace outdated self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) devices with new safety-compliant SCBA sets, including facemasks, packs, and air cylinder containers, as well as bottles, masks, and rapid intervention SCBA units.

Pushing for Solutions to Major Train Delays

New Jerseyans deserve a reliable and safe commute. Congressman Kim passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in our transportation infrastructure and is calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation to use this funding and fairly consider grant requests that will get NJ the repairs we need. Read the full letter here.

A Service Filled Summer!

We are proud to be working hard this summer to serve you. This July, our casework team closed 356 cases and returned $348,294 to neighbors across our NJ-03 communities. Remember if you need assistance, head to our website to see how we can help. We're always working to deliver direct assistance. Reach out to us if you need help with a federal agency!

July’s Service Spotlight!

We were thrilled to help close out the month by sharing our July Service Spotlight. After a full work week, Briana volunteers on the weekend as an EMT to look after others. She says, “too much work to be done, too many people who need help, to step away.” We really hope you give her full story a read. She goes above and beyond for others and it is a privilege to help put her service in the spotlight.

Read Briana’s story and consider nominating our next spotlight here!

Honoring Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

This past weekend, we helped recognize 71 years since the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement and the courage and sacrifices of our servicemembers, Korean War veterans, and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army who fought alongside one another for freedom.

We honor them in our commitment to an enduring U.S.-Korea alliance and peace in the region.

Fighting to Deliver Buffalo Soldiers the Recognition they Deserve

Sunday was Buffalo Soldiers Day, the 158th anniversary of the formation of the first regular U.S. Army regiments composed of Black enlisted soldiers. This is an important day to honor the legacy and service of our Buffalo Soldiers who broke barriers and defended our freedoms in uniform. Congressman Kim continues his work in Congress to pass his Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act and award their incredible contributions to our nation.

A Resource on Small Business Subcontracting

We came across an upcoming webinar that might be helpful for small business contractors! The U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a webinar on August 8th at 1 PM about unlocking federal procurement opportunities. Register here to more about subcontracting.

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Know Your Rights - A Webinar for Older Adults, Caregivers, and Individuals with Disabilities

As we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the ADA today, we are excited to announce an upcoming conversation to help elevate the civil rights of the disability community! Our special guest from this week’s town hall will also be helping us at our next webinar on August 27th at 1 PM! Join our office, Disability Rights New Jersey, and others for a webinar covering voting rights, nonpartisan voting resources and understanding ADA regulations. We will cover:

Voting Methods: Ways to vote and overcoming voting barriers
Voting Rights and Options: For those in long-term care facilities, group homes, and for individuals with cognitive issues
Caregiver Assistance in Voting: Allowable assistance in voting booths and mail-in voting support
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): What are the ADA requirements and actions to take if a building is not following necessary ADA regulations

Register here! *You must register to attend*

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Have a wonderful weekend,

The Office of Congressman Andy Kim

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