General Newsletter From the Office of Senator Andy Kim

Happy Friday, New Jersey!

TELL US YOUR STORY

We’re hearing from New Jerseyans that food prices, electricity bills, rent, and so much more is going up.

We’d like to continue hearing from you: How are higher prices affecting you and your family?

Working for New Jersey:

SHARING NEW JERSEYANS STORIES:

With the looming government funding deadline at the end of the month, we asked New Jerseyans to share how rising healthcare costs would impact them. Their stories paint a clear picture.

Jody from Manchester, NJ shared that rising costs across the board might force her to choose between food and medicine.

Jennifer from Lawrenceville, NJ shared, “If ACA premiums go up it will take away a huge chunk of my retirement savings. My husband who is retired may have to go back to work when he should be enjoying his golden years. My retirement will be put on hold.”

And Silvia from Whiting, NJ told us that rising ACA premium costs would mean “Less visits to doctors for health care. No more visits for preventative care. It will be critical care only.”

And it’s not just healthcare costs that are rising. Despite the fact that from day one, Donald Trump promised to lower costs, what we hear from New Jerseyans is rising costs across the board due to his chaotic economic policies. Hard-working Americans are struggling to pay for groceries, rent, electricity, and more.

The choice remains: Will Republicans in Congress help us bring down healthcare costs and protect coverage for millions of Americans, or will they shut the government down?

UPCOMING EVENTS IN NEW JERSEY:

AAPI Community Conversations

On Monday, September 22nd at 4pm, we will be hosing a community conversations event with the AAPI community in Jersey City, NJ.

To RSVP and receive location details, please fill out this form here.

Resource Fairs

Our office is coming to YOU. Our October Resource Fairs will provide assistance with housing, Medicaid, SNAP, senior services and more.

Save the date and stay tuned for more info:

Monday, October 6th from 2-6pm

Raritan Valley Community College, Somerset County

Friday, October 24th from 10am - 2pm

Atlantic Cape Community College, Cape May County

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH:

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, New Jersey!

This month, we honor the countless contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our state and country. We look forward to celebrating the diverse communities and cultures that make our state so special.

Working for you at the Capitol:

FIGHTING FOR PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE:

Paid family leave should be a right, not a luxury, for every worker.

You should be able to spend those first days with your child, or take care of an aging parent, without having to worry about putting your job on the line.

That’s why Senator Kim is proud to help lead the reintroduction of the FAMILY Act to support paid family and medical leave for all.

Watch his full remarks about the FAMILY Act here.

STANDING UP AGAINST CORRUPTION:

Trust in government is near historic lows. Only 22% of Americans say they trust the federal government to do the right thing and 85% of Americans don’t think elected officials care about what people like them think.

This week, Senator Kim introduced the Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act, legislation that bans the owning and trading of stocks across all 3 branches of government, as well as institutes a lifelong lobbying ban and restrictions on outside earned income.

In Congress and across the federal government, ALL public servants should be focused on what is best for YOU, not their own bottom line.

Watch Senator Kim talk about his bill here.

SPEAKING OUT AGAINST THE CONFIRMATION OF STEPHEN MIRAN:

Federal Reserve Board member Stephen Miran can’t be politically independent if he is ALSO Trump’s Chief Economic Advisor.

It’s critical that the Fed remain politically independent. Here’s why it should matter to you.

Watch Senator Kim’s speech on the Senate floor here.

PROMOTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT:

The right to vote is central to American identity and prosperity. But for too many, convoluted rules and impossible logistics make it far too difficult.

That’s why Senator Kim is proud to cosponsor the Register America to Vote Act and the Same Day Registration Act. In streamlining the registration process, these bills will make sure that all Americans have an equal opportunity to participate in democracy.

We're Hiring:

SPRING 2026 INTERNS:

We’re hiring! ?? Have a passion for politics and public service? Join us in Washington, DC or New Jersey as an intern for the Spring 2026 Session (January - May)! New Jersey interns are based out of our Barrington or Jersey City offices.

Please apply at https://kim.senate.gov/jobs-and-internships by October 10th.

THE SENATE PAGE PROGRAM:

The Senate Page Program is a great opportunity for high school students to live and work in DC. Senate Pages attend U.S. Senate Page School and help carry out the day-to-day operations of the Senate.

This Spring, we will be sponsoring a Page from New Jersey. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit https://kim.senate.gov/senate-pages. Applications for the Spring 2026 Session are due on September 30th!

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU:

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you in the United States Senate. It is an honor and a responsibility we do not take lightly. We know these are difficult times, and we will continue to fight for everyone across the state of New Jersey and stand ready to serve you however we can.

If you need help, please contact us at kim.senate.gov, and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and/or YouTube.

Sincerely,

The Office of Senator Andy Kim

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