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Andy Kim

Andy Kim is a current Congressman who was a Rhoads Scholar, a national security expert at the Pentagon, and a civilan advisor to the military in Afghanistan. He has a mix of left and right leaning agenda items such as supporting universal healthcare and supporting pro-choice policies, while also supporting small businesses and reducing red tape. He has been a Congressman for about 5 years, so he clearly has the most directly relevant experience in comparison to the other candidates. He has a lot of information below regarding his overall agenda, but be sure to go over the Democrat Party Platform to get a broader view of how he might handle the position. Click the red x at the top of this box and then scroll down down for more in-depth information and sources.

Andy Kim

Running for:
US House of Representatives
Incumbent
Challenger

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This election is on November 5th, 2024

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PBS Interview with all 3 candidates discussing top issues

NJ Spotlight News Interview



Hudson County View article on Newark Candidates Forum

Hudson County View

Pix11 Interview

NJ Spotlight News Interview



individual agenda

    Healthcare

  • Wants universal healthcare so every American has access to care they need at a cost they can afford.

  • Wants to lower prescription drug prices.

  • Wants to protect people with pre-existing conditions

  • Wants to allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices

  • Wants to cap out of pocket drug costs for seniors at $2,000.

  • Wants the price of insulin capped at $35/month

  • Wants to expand medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing.

  • Wants to ensure and protect access to reproductive healthcare.

  • Wants permanent funding for children's health insurance plans.

  • Wants rural community health centers.

  • Wants to make it easier for seniors to receive home health care


    • Small Businesses and Creating Jobs

  • Supports small businesses.

  • He reduces red tape.

  • He helped small businesses get help during the pandemic.

  • Supported PPP

  • Supported the American Rescue Plan

  • Supported Veterans Businesses.

  • Supported DOD with the hiring of locals to help build military construction projects.

  • Supported the Inflation Reduction Act.

  • OPRA Stance - "In this time of such significant distrust in government we should be working to increase transparency and accountability, not taking further actions to shield it, and I urge the State to reconsider." NJ Spotlight News Article

    • Make Raising a Family More Affordable

  • The Summer Meals REACH Act, which would provide meals to kids who depend on school meals during summertime.


Prior Achievements/Legislative Votes

    Small Businesses and Creating Jobs

  • The Microloan Improvement Act, designed to reduce red tape and provide more options for accessing loans

  • Helped over 10,000 small businesses in New Jersey access financial assistance during the pandemic

  • The CARES Act, which provided checks to Americans, the PPP (paycheck protection program), and emergency grants for small businesses. It also has a provision that helps eligible people pay health insurance preminums.

  • The American Rescue Plan Act, designed to help businesses and essential workers stay afloat during COVID

  • The BUILD act, designed to create more federal contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses.

  • The Put Our Neighbors To Work Act, designed to have the Department of Defense hire more local workers for military construction projects and give small businesses more opportunities to compete

    • Protecting the Environment through the Inflation Reduction Act

  • Investments in American energy production, and does more to combat climate change than any bill in history.

  • Investments in agriculture, coastal restoration, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and transportation that will benefit hardworking New Jersey families.

  • Cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, making the United States well-positioned to meet our climate goals while also investing in our economy.

  • Saves families an average of $1,000 per year in energy costs and creates good paying jobs.


    • Make Raising a Family More Affordable

  • The Inflation Reduction Act, which lowers healthcare costs, energy costs, and provides tax credits for energy efficient home improvements

  • The Keep Kids Fed Act, which will provide $59 million dollars for New Jersey school and daycare meal programs

  • The CHIPS and Science Act, which is designed to reduce dependance on foreign chips manufacturing.


    • Veterans Assistance

  • Delivered a new health clinic for veterans in Ocean County, NJ. Press Release

  • Voted for the Honoring our PACT Act, which is designed to expand veterans healthcare and benefits.

  • Voted to increase servicemember pay Press Release

  • Voted to double investment for veterans suicide prevention. Press Release

  • Pursued creating employment opportunities for veterans. Press Release

  • Pursued improved access to TRICARE. Press Release

  • Pursued investing in childcare for military families Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act


    • Reproductive Rights

  • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act

  • Voted for the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act

  • Member of the Pro-Choice Caucus in Congress.


    • Ending Corruption in Government/Transparency and Accountability

  • Hosts monthly Telephone Town Halls
  • Posts Daily Activities

  • Crafted Legislation against buying, selling, or owning individual stocks, serving on corporate boards, and lobbying once they leave office. Press Release

  • Voted to end dark money in politics. Press Release

  • Voted against congressional pay raises Press Release

  • Pushed legislation to encourage more acts of service throughout the country. Press Release

  • Pushed for improving voting rights Press Release


    • LGBTQ+ Support

  • Cosponsered the Equality Act

  • Stood up against transgender servicemember ban Press Release

  • Cosponsored the Global Respect Act


  • Gun Violence

  • Voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

  • Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban
  • Cosponsored the Bipartisan Background Checks Act

experience

Andy Kim is a current Congressman who was a Rhoads Scholar, a national security expert at the Pentagon, and a civilan advisor to the military in Afghanistan.