General Newsletter From the Office of Senator Andy Kim

Dear New Jersey,

This week, many of us in New Jersey and around the country were left reeling after the senseless murder of Alex Pretti, an American citizen, by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents in Minneapolis.

As Senator Kim said, “We are united in outrage.” The occupation of our cities by rogue federal agents, including ICE and CBP, must end. Senator Kim voted NO on the DHS funding bill and will continue to fight for real change, so you can feel safe in your communities. We cannot continue to fund Trump’s personal army and their rampant lawlessness.

ICYMI

Kristi Noem is unfit to serve. But it’s not just her—there's a deep rot to the core of this administration.

Watch Senator Kim call for Noem's resignation on WHYY.

Watch the full interview here.

Don’t forget: When Republicans passed their Big Disastrous Bill last fall, they took money out of your wallet and your healthcare to fund the lawlessness that we’re seeing right now, and the killing of American citizens. If you're outraged about this, you’re not alone.

Watch Senator Kim talk about the DHS funding bill and why he voted NO.

Watch the full interview here.

ICYMI: Watch the Senator’s remarks about Minneapolis on the Senate floor.

Working for New Jersey

Fighting to Resume Funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project

Earlier this week it was announced that work on the Gateway Tunnel Project linking New Jersey and New York would pause on Feb. 6th without the federal dollars needed to continue.

Senator Kim put out a statement on the need to resume funding for Gateway as our state and country depends on it:

“We can’t afford to let funding for Gateway lapse. It wouldn’t just mean lost jobs in New Jersey; it would be a massive hit to our economy nationally.

This isn’t a political issue in New Jersey; Democrats and Republicans want to restart this funding. It’s time to protect American jobs, keep our economy moving forward, and restart this funding.”

Helping New Jersey Communities Get the Resources They Need

Last weekend, we hosted a resource fair in Salem, NJ to help residents get support around housing, food, utilities, mental health, and more.

Thank you to the 30 vendors who helped provide resources, the City of Salem, NJ’s 3rd Legislative District, and the Salem County Inter-Agency Council for their support in making this event possible.

This is what collaborative customer service governance truly looks like.

Watch a highlight reel from our time in Salem, NJ.

Working to Support New Jersey Families

This week, Senator Kim met with leaders from the National and New Jersey Head Start Associations in D.C. The Senator was honored to accept their PROMISE Award, which is awarded to Members of Congress who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to Head Start and serving our nation’s most vulnerable children and their families.

The Senator looks forward to a continued partnership with Head Start providers to advance this mission and ensure that every child in NJ gets the support they need to succeed.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Veterans Telephone Claims Clinic

Our office and the Atlantic City Regional Office of the NJ Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a telephone claims clinic where you can speak directly to a Veterans Service Officer about your VA claims. The next clinic will be on Monday, February 2nd from 10am – 5pm. Please call (856) 757-5353 to obtain a time slot.

Apply to be a Summer 2026 Senate Page

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 Summer, our office will be sponsoring a Page from New Jersey. To learn more about the program and to apply, please visit https://www.kim.senate.gov/senate-page-program/. Applications for the Summer 2026 Sessions are due on today, January 30th!

Apply to be a Stars of Valor Fellow with the Office of Senator Andy Kim

The U.S. Senate Stars of Valor Fellowship Program is a 2-year paid program for eligible wounded or disabled veterans, Active-Duty military spouses, and Gold Star family members.

Join our team as a Stars of Valor fellow in Barrington, NJ and get in-depth exposure to the legislative process and constituent service operations! Learn more about eligibility and apply at https://www.kim.senate.gov/jobs-internships/

Working for you at the Capitol

Working to Hold the Lawless Trump Administration Accountable

As a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), Senator Kim’s work includes fighting to hold Trump’s DHS accountable, as well as the extensive oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

As a member of this committee, the Senator has:

Urged DHS officials to investigate federal officers’ use of force in immigration enforcement operations;
Advocated for constituents in New Jersey, including seeking information about a proposed plan to establish an immigration detention facility at a warehouse in Roxbury and pursuing better conditions at Delaney Hall for both detainees and facility visitors;
Called on the Chairman of HSGAC to hold public hearings with DHS leaders after the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis;
Demanded investigations into allegations of corruption involving Administration officials like Border Czar Tom Homan and detention contractors, GEO Group and CoreCivic;
Requested a formal investigation into corruption around Secretary Noem and the allegations that DHS awarded non-competitive contracts to companies with close ties to Noem and other senior officials to create ads for the Department;
And much more.

The Senator has also joined legislation like Reuniting Families Act to help reunite families separated by our nation’s immigration system and conducted congressional oversight visits in New Jersey to fight for communities that are being torn apart by this Administration’s immigration policies.

Stay Engaged with Our Office

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Shining a Light on Corruption in the Trump Administration

Companies linked to Trump Jr. have been awarded multiple lucrative DOD contracts and loans.

This raises serious concerns about conflicts of interests and keeping our communities safe. That’s why Senator Kim is working with Senator Warren and Senator Blumenthal to press Secretary Hegseth and get the answers you deserve.

ICYMI: Trump's Personal Army

Trump's personal army is out of control. Let's stand together to say, ENOUGH.

Watch here.

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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, Substack, and/or YouTube.

Sincerely,

The Office of Senator Andy Kim

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