Senator Andy Kim, currently representing New Jersey’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2019, posted a series of statements on May 4, 2026, addressing topics ranging from reproductive rights to local community investment and the economic impact of foreign policy.
In his first post at 16:00 UTC, Kim expressed support for a recent Supreme Court decision related to reproductive health. He stated, “I’m glad to see the Supreme Court standing up for reproductive health and freedom. We can’t go backwards. This is only one part of the fight to protecting abortion access. Now more than ever, we must continue to advocate for Americans’ right to make decisions about their own” (May 4, 2026).
Later that day at 18:06 UTC, Kim highlighted federal funding secured for a local facility in Edison, New Jersey: “I’m proud to have helped bring $2.9 million federal dollars in Congressionally Directed Spending to the Minnie B. Veal Community Center in Edison, NJ. This space is so beloved by the community, including by seniors who I saw enjoying pickleball and line dancing! I can’t wait to” (May 4, 2026).
In his final post of the day at 21:49 UTC, Kim criticized former President Donald Trump’s policies regarding Iran and their effect on domestic gas prices: “Trump’s war in Iran is hurting our wallets. The national average for gas is up again. $4.46 per gallon. I was just driving around New Jersey, seeing the high prices all over the state and hearing from communities: We can’t keep absorbing this war tax.” (May 4, 2026).
Kim has represented New Jersey’s 3rd district since defeating Tom MacArthur in the 2018 election cycle and taking office in January 2019 ([source](https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/K000394)). Born in Boston in 1982 and now residing in Moorestown ([source](https://www.njspotlightnews.org/public-officials/andy-kim)), Kim graduated from Deep Springs College before earning a BA from the University of Chicago.
