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Congressman Kim Votes to Fund Capitol Police, Reimburse National Guard, and Secure Capitol Complex

July 29, 2021

Congressman Kim Votes to Fund Capitol Police, Reimburse National Guard, and Secure Capitol Complex

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) voted for H.R. 3237, an emergency funding package to help secure the United States Capitol Complex, deliver much needed resources to the U.S. Capitol Police force and National Guard, and respond to the costs of the January 6th insurrection.

"This vital legislation will help keep the congressional community safe, while honoring the service and sacrifice of the National Guard and Capitol Police who protected the Capitol complex during the insurrection," said Congressman Kim. "This bill serves as an important first step toward ensuring our temple of democracy is stronger and safer for years to come. I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation, which will also provide for Capitol repairs, allow the building to remain accessible to the public, and ensure that Congress may continue to do its duty to serve the American people."

The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate and a strong bipartisan vote of 411-11 in the House. It will deliver $2.1 billion in emergency funding to secure the United States Capitol and address the costs related to the January 6th insurrection, including $521 million to reimburse the National Guard and prevent the cancellation of summer drills for members of the National Guard, including those at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Small Business. More information about Congressman Kim can be found on his website by clicking here.

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