Congressman Kim Votes to Pass Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Congressman Kim Votes to Pass Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, H.R. 1280, a bill that would make critical reforms to America's law enforcement systems that would save lives and make our communities safer.
"Our criminal justice system simply does not work for too many of our neighbors," said Congressman Kim. "We've seen the impact of these deficiencies on communities of color across our country, and the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others have shown that we cannot wait to take action. Last year I conducted a series of listening sessions across my district. I heard from community groups and law enforcement personnel. These changes strengthen both. This bill helps to bring law enforcement closer to our communities to make them safer. That's our goal, and that's why I'm proud to have voted for this bill.
A full breakdown of the provisions contained within the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act can be found by clicking here.
Congressman Kim also co-sponsored and voted to pass the Justice in Policing Act during the 116th Congress. He has also held hearings on the House Small Business Committee about improving help for minority small business owners, and co-sponsored legislation to make Juneteenth a national holiday, establish a Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, and fully restore and enhance the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Last year, Congressman Kim released ‘Lift Every Voice', a report highlighting issues facing the Black community across New Jersey. The report is informed by a series of listening sessions held by the Congressman that have included a telephone town hall with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on issues facing the Black community, a virtual roundtable discussion on education issues facing the Black community, a roundtable discussion about mental health access in the Black community, a conversation about policing reforms with local mayors and law enforcement officials, a roundtable with Black small business owners, and a virtual forum on discrimination and bias.
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.