Andy Kim

Andy Kim, born in 1982, is currently serving as the junior United States Senator from New Jersey.

Kim made history in 2024 by becoming the first Korean-American elected to the U.S. Senate, representing New Jersey. Prior to his Senate tenure, he served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives for New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district.

Kim is a Rhodes Scholar and a former national security advisor under President Obama. In the Senate, Kim serves on the Foreign Relations Committee, the Armed Services Committee, and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.​

Below is Senator Kim’s voting record and public positions on issues important to the Jewish community.

Senator Kim has expressed support for Israel’s right to exist and advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a statement regarding a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, he emphasized the importance of diplomacy and the protection of civilians.

While specific statements from Senator Kim on the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement are not readily available, his general support for Israel suggests opposition to efforts that seek to delegitimize the state.​

In May 2024, during his tenure in the House of Representatives, Kim voted against the Antisemitism Awareness Act (H.R. 6090). He expressed concerns that the bill could infringe upon free speech rights and advocated for alternative approaches to combat antisemitism. ​

Senator Kim has publicly supported U.S. security assistance to Israel but he actuallyvoted in favor of resolutions aimed at blocking $8.8 billion in arms sales to Israel, citing concerns over the use of such weapons in civilian areas.

Kim has expressed support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran Nuclear Deal. He believes in the importance of diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and has advocated for reentering the agreement if Iran complies with its obligations. ​