August 19, 2022

Greetings,

We hope you had a great week. This week, Congressman Kim was busy in the district speaking with community members about his work to help lower health and energy costs through the Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law on Tuesday. He also enjoyed meeting with many of you at local events, including Evesham Police Department’s recent swearing in ceremony and at a veterans roundtable on Rowan College’s campus. He looks forward to more time out in the community getting to hear directly from you.

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

Congressman Kim Holds Telephone Town Hall on Inflation Reduction Act

On Monday, Congressman Kim hosted a telephone town hall to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and how the bill will lower health care costs, prescription drug costs, and energy costs for New Jersey families. Included in the bill is Congressman Kim’s provision to cap out-of-pocket prescription drug costs so that no senior on Medicare pays more than $166 per month or $2,000 a year for the medication they need. Additionally, the Congressman was proud to support adding in a monthly cap so no senior ever pays more than $35 per month for their insulin.

He also answered questions from callers about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it is lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, how we are implementing the legislation’s relief as quickly as possible, helping combat local food insecurity, and advancing local New Jersey manufacturing and innovation though the CHIPS and Science Act that was signed into law on August 9, 2022.

A full recording of the town hall can be found here.

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President Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act into Law

On Tuesday, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Congressman Kim voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act on August 12 to lower health and energy costs for Americans, finally allow Medicare to negotiate down the cost of prescription drugs, invest in American energy production, and do more to combat climate change than any bill in history, all while paying down $300 billion of the national debt.

Learn more on how the Inflation Reduction Act will lower the national debt, lower health and energy costs for Americans, make American energy independent and safeguard our environment here.

Congressman Kim Participates in Police Swearing in Ceremony in Evesham

On Tuesday, Congressman Kim helped swear in Evesham Police Department’s new and promoted officers and congratulate them and their families. He was also lucky enough to catch Marlton’s Little League Champions to say congratulations on their big win!

New FDA Rule Enables Access to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a rule that will establish a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids. This October, consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment will be able to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers.

Congressman Kim celebrated this new and historic rule that will save American families nearly $3,000 per pair.

Congressman Kim’s Office Hosts Webinar on Hurricane Preparedness for Blind and Low-Vision Community Members

On Friday, the Office of Congressman Kim hosted a webinar with the NJ Office of Emergency Management and other state-wide organizations. The panel provided preparedness tips from the NJ Office of Emergency Management, the latest in technology for weather alerts and assistance in a disaster, information to share with family/friends/neighbors in case of disaster, planning ahead with your county, statewide resources and organizations for individuals who are blind, deaf/blind or low vision, and gave an opportunity for Q&A. 

Stay tuned for a recording of the webinar on Congressman Kim’s Youtube page!

Congressman Kim Tours Misfits Market Distribution Center in Delanco

On Friday, Congressman Kim visited Misfits Market’s local distribution center to hear more about their sustainability efforts. Misfits Market is an organic grocery delivery service that works to reduce food waste while supplying groceries to our community.

Congressman Kid Holds Roundtable on Supporting Veteran Employment and Transition to Civilian Life

On Rowan College at Burlington County’s campus Friday, Congressman Kim met with Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and local veteran advocates to discuss how to remove bias against disabled veterans, how we can support homeless veterans in finding housing, help veterans find quality employment, and ease the transition back into civilian life after service.

This year, Congressman Kim helped deliver better healthcare and streamlined benefits for veterans and servicemembers through the Honoring Our PACT Act and FY23 NDAA respectively. For their bravery and sacrifice, Congressman Kim is working to expand our veterans’ access to affordable housing, job opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, and mental health resources.

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The Office of Congressman Andy Kim

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