Statements and posts
22 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Senator Kim Co-Leads Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing on Taking Control of AI
Co-led hearing on securing homeland against rogue AI agent attacks.
“We know that AI is moving incredibly fast. All of us in the Senate want to see us driving the innovation of the future.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to provide maternal supply kits to new parents in high-mortality communities.
“Those first couple days of my sons’ lives were filled with immense joy but also the very real anxiety and uncertainty every parent faces. The NEST program has been a helping hand to new moms in the precious and daunting first chapter of their kids’ lives. I’m proud to work with Senator Murkowski to codify and continue…”
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Introduced legislation to give military children access to school meal assistance programs.
“No child in our country should go hungry, but right now, red tape is preventing many military children from getting nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. While they’d otherwise be eligible for school meal programs, these kids are unfairly being penalized because their parent serves in uniform. This is a simple but…”
Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility ActSocial WelfareAI-read
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Senator Kim Introduces Series of Legislation to Root Out Corruption in Government
Introduced three bills to combat public corruption and government accountability.
“Americans look at their government and think, ‘corruption.’ They’ve lost trust that their public officials are looking out for them first, instead of themselves. It’s a threat to our democracy and our responsibility to fix.”
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Mentions H.R. 4175
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Urged Trump to address China's island building in South China Sea during Xi summit.
“We are concerned that your administration appears to be ignoring this renewed island building campaign while pursuing diplomacy with China. The fact that China has chosen this moment to resume artificial island-building on your watch, after a decade of dormancy, indicates that your administration’s efforts to bolster…”
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Kim, Warner, Schatz Take to Senate Floor to Demand Passage of New AI Security Legislation
Introduced sweeping legislation to establish safety standards for advanced AI systems.
“Innovation without control just leads to chaos, and this is our moment to make sure that the American people have control over the incredible strides we’re seeing on AI.”
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Introduced bill to eliminate delays for Americans with disabilities receiving SSDI and Medicare.
“It is horrifying that any American should be forced to endure months or even years of waiting for benefits they worked hard to earn. Care cannot be put on hold. Congress needs to step up for our disability community and end these harmful waiting periods once and for all.”
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Senator Kim Calls on Senate to Reassert Control over AI
We need to act and act now to ensure that humans remain in control of this technology and that all people – not just the elite few – benefit from it.
“It should be a focus of ours to discuss how to reassert control over AI for the American people. Control based on a set of principles, enforced by a set of rules, all built for a common purpose: to ensure the technology and innovation that moves us forward never leaves us behind. And controls to ensure our competitors…”
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Recap: What Senator Kim Heard During Town Hall and Tour of Flemington
Yesterday, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) was joined by hundreds of New Jerseyans in Flemington for a standing room only town hall.
“I’m going around Hunterdon County [earlier] today – overwhelmingly everyone is saying they are feeling an anxiety right now; someone I spoke to said it feels hard to breathe sometimes, wondering what is going to happen.”
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Senator Kim Statement Against Trump’s Assault on 2030 Census
An accurate census count is at the very foundation of ensuring equal representation across our country and delivering federal funds where they’re needed most.
“This rule is yet another attack on democracy by Donald Trump. An accurate census count is at the very foundation of ensuring equal representation across our country and delivering federal funds where they’re needed most. The Census is enshrined in our Constitution and not up for political debate. I will not stand for…”
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Senator Kim Visits Warren County to Talk Healthcare and Jobs
Yesterday, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) visited Warren County with focused visits on expanding affordable healthcare and improving New Jersey’s workforce development pipeline as part of his Einstein Corridor initiative.
“I leave these visits inspired by the dedication I witnessed from those in Warren County who are training NJ’s next generation of workers and pushing to ensure access to quality healthcare in some of our most rural communities.”
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Today’s independent watchdog report reveals the staggering extent to which the Trump Administration’s assault on the CFPB has cost American families.
“Over the last year and a half, Americans have paid at least $26 billion because of Trump’s attack on the agency. But the Administration’s attempt to eliminate the agency has failed, thanks to people across the country coming together to fight for the CFPB. Today’s report is a reminder of how important it is to stay in…”
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Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) celebrated the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) announcement that named Princeton University as one of eight research institute grant recipients for quantum research.
“This grant will dedicate millions towards Princeton’s goals of advancing quantum research while providing support for their staff as they work to bring New Jersey to the forefront of advanced innovation.”
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This week, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) was joined by Mercer County families at Medina Health Center to discuss how his new legislation to guarantee universal healthcare for children, MediKids, would help New Jerseyans struggling with the cost…
“Parents deserve to have the ability to take their kids to the doctor whenever they need to, without having to worry about how much the visit will cost, whether or not they have insurance, or whether they qualify for Medicaid or any other type of program.”
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Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), conducted an oversight visit at the Delaney Hall detention facility to demand answers from ICE and GEO Group after reports…
“Every detainee deserves to be treated humanely; there is nothing humane about having one medical doctor for over 800 detainees…it is simply disgraceful.”
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Senator Kim Reiterates Commitment to U.S.-ROK Strategic Alliance in Meeting with ROK Ambassador
For decades, the strategic partnership and security alliance between the U.S. and ROK has opened doors to innovation, economic growth, and greater prosperity for people across America and South Korea and served as a linchpin of Indo-Pacific…
“In our meeting today, Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha of South Korea and I spoke at length about our shared commitment to the enduring alliance between our two nations. For decades, the strategic partnership and security alliance between the U.S. and ROK has opened doors to innovation, economic growth, and greater prosperity…”
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ICYMI: Kim, Dingell Introduce Bill to Include Long-Term Care as Part of Medicare
Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced bicameral legislation to establish long-term care services benefits as part of the Medicare program.
“Whether it was his last few months living alone in his own place or now at a care facility, my top priority is making sure my dad can live with dignity and comfort. Like so many Americans though, too often that question becomes what care we can afford. Whether seniors are aging at home or elsewhere, this bill gives…”
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Senator Kim Statement on Trump Unilaterally Reducing Joint Military Exercises with South Korea
Last year, I had a chance to visit U.S. and ROK forces in Seoul and saw how critical their partnership is to keep the Korean Peninsula secure.
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ICE cannot simply send a detainee out for medical care and pretend they aren’t still on the hook, especially when GEO Group has repeatedly failed to provide care at Delaney Hall.
“The late announcement of yet another death associated with Delaney Hall exposes how ICE tries to avoid responsibility. ICE cannot simply send a detainee out for medical care and pretend they aren’t still on the hook, especially when GEO Group has repeatedly failed to provide care at Delaney Hall. I will keep fighting…”
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Senator Kim Votes to Support Ukraine through New Sanctions on Russia
This is a critical moment as Ukraine has been delivering heavy blows against Russian forces.
“I voted yes on this bill to intensify pressure on Russia to end their illegal and immoral war against Ukraine. This is a critical moment as Ukraine has been delivering heavy blows against Russian forces. I have deep concerns about the inclusion of tariffs and fought hard to remove them. Having worked in war zones, I…”
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Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), along with Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senator Catherine…
“The BLADE Act safeguards both our competitive edge against China and our national security at the same time. As we continue to set the global standard for innovation and unlock new opportunity through AI, it’s critical we have these tools to deter direct attacks on U.S. AI models and maintain as large a lead as…”
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Senator Andy Kim Statement Supporting Bipartisan Continuing Resolution
It not only keeps the government open, it stands in the way of Donald Trump weaponizing this funding for his extreme political agenda.
“Congressional Republicans have an opportunity to work with us on a budget aligned with the priorities of American working families. Those families will be watching in the coming months; it’s up to Republicans to do the right thing and help deliver a full budget that provides the relief and support the American people…”