Andy Kim for Congress Announces “Seniors for Andy” Constituent Group with 400+ Members

MARLTON, NJ — Today, Andy Kim for Congress announced “Seniors for Andy,” the first in a series of campaign constituent groups. Boasting 428 members and growing every day, Seniors for Andy will play a critical role in engaging the community and driving turnout this fall. In addition to rolling out this constituency group, Andy Kim announced the endorsement of Social Security Works PAC, an organization dedicated to fighting for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

“Congressman Andy Kim is a tireless advocate for America’s seniors, and we’re proud to endorse him for reelection this fall. Since his first day in office, Andy has been a leader in the fight to expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and lower the cost of prescription drugs. I’ve traveled coast to coast advocating for our nation’s seniors, and there is no one working harder on their behalf than Congressman Andy Kim.” – Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, President of Social Security Works PAC

“Seniors make up an essential part of our community in Ocean and Burlington counties, and I’m proud to have so many individuals join our first constituency group,” said Congressman Andy Kim. “I’ve been working for our seniors every day since I was elected to Congress by fighting to lower prescription drug costs and expand Medicare benefits, increase testing and PPE availability during the coronavirus pandemic, ensure everyone receive direct relief payments regardless of whether they file taxes each year, bring grants directly to our senior communities, and honor those who have served our nation. I look forward to working for those who have given us so much for years to come.”

Congressman Kim has worked tirelessly for Burlington and Ocean County seniors since his first day in office, including:

• Leading the passage of bipartisan legislation to increase access and lower health care costs
• Pushing to lower prescription drug costs and expand Medicare benefits for dental, vision, and hearing
• Fighting for increased testing, maximum transparency, and a national effort in the fight against the coronavirus
• Introducing the Helping Seniors Afford Healthcare Act which would increase the eligibility threshold for Medicare recipients to qualify for the Medicare Savings Program
• Holding coronavirus update calls with senior community leaders
• Securing direct relief payments for seniors during the coronavirus pandemic
• Winning a $66,000 grant for seniors programs in Ocean County
• Delivering funding to support New Jersey veterans
• Passing bipartisan legislation to honor Gold Star Families
• Keeping his promise to be the most transparent member of Congress by hosting 22 town halls and publishing his daily schedule online
• Cutting through government bureaucracy to help thousands of constituents resolve issues with federal agencies and communities get the help they need during Coronavirus

Seniors for Andy Founding Members: