Mr. President, I rise today because the American dream of owning a home is getting further and further out of reach, and as working families get crushed by Trump's economy, Congress needs to take steps to make life more affordable. I filed this joint resolution of disapproval today to do just that and reinstate commonsense guidance at the CFPB that protects hard- working families from being forced or threatened into paying debts that they don't legally owe. These time-barred or nonenforceable debts are appropriately named ``zombie'' debts.
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Andy Kim
Senator · New Jersey · Democrat
Andy Kim
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Madam President, I rise today to share stories that I have heard from detainees and families at Delaney Hall and to tell you why these stories should be a call to action to ground our immigration policies in humanity. There are, currently, approximately 800 detainees at Delaney Hall, which is located in Newark, NJ. Over the past week, it has become an example of our broken immigration system. We have seen the images, but what you have not heard are the stories. It is the stories of people I have met and their families that have stayed with me over the past weeks and months.
Mr. President, I rise today to defend something rather simple: Americans' right to access their own credit and background reports. We have a law already on the books--the Federal Credit Reporting Act--to protect this right, but we are seeing companies and others finding creative ways to skirt this responsibility, and working Americans are the ones left paying the price. That is why we must pass this joint resolution of disapproval I filed today and reassert this law's authority.
Biography
Andy Kim, a former national security official, was elected as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 3rd District in 2018. He prioritizes affordable healthcare, disaster recovery, and government transparency. Kim helped secure federal funding for Superstorm Sandy recovery and serves on the House Armed Services and Small Business Committees. He is recognized for his hands-on approach and accessibility, working to address his constituents’ needs with practical solutions.
Education
- D.Phil., University of Oxford, Oxford, England2010
- M.Phil., University of Oxford, Oxford, England2007
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL2004
- Rhodes Scholar, University of Oxford, Oxford, England
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2024–PresentSenator from New Jersey. 2 terms.
U.S. Representative
2019–2024Represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district for 3 terms.
Iraq Country Director, Office of the secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense
2013Director for Iraq, National Security Council, Executive Office of the president of the United States
2013–15Strategic Adviser to the Commander, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, International Security Assistance Force
2011Foreign Affairs Officer, Civilian advisor, U.S. Department of State
2009–13Conflict Management Specialist, U.S. Agency for International Development
2005
Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National Security16%
Health6%
International Affairs6%
Government Operations and Politics6%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Andy Kim's record in Congress.
COVID-19 Response
Helped secure federal funding for New Jersey hospitals and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veterans Affairs
Co-sponsored and supported legislation to improve healthcare access and benefits for veterans.
Flood Mitigation Funding
Secured federal grants for flood mitigation projects in Burlington and Ocean counties.
Opioid Crisis Legislation
Supported bipartisan bills to expand addiction treatment and prevention resources in New Jersey.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Special Committee on Aging
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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