Jefferson Van Drew

Congressman Van Drew Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Major Broadband Expansion Project Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew joined local officials to break ground on the South Jersey Broadband project, a major expansion of South Jersey's internet infrastructure supported by $24.1 million…

Congressman Van Drew Recognizes Coast Guard Recruitment Milestone and Cape May's Role in Its Future Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated news that the United States Coast Guard recruited its largest class in nearly 40 years, exceeding its recruitment goals for the third straight…

Congressman Van Drew Announces Townsends Inlet Dredging Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced a dredging project for the Townsends Inlet Bridge in Cape May County. The navigation route under the bridge has become increasingly dangerous, with shifting sand narrowing the channel.…

Congressman Van Drew Calls on FERC to Determine Refunds and Rate Relief for South Jersey Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Laura Swett calling on the Commission to independently review how much Atlantic City Electric…

Congressman Van Drew Secures $500,000 for HERO Campaign Expansion Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured $500,000 in federal funding for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign to expand its Police Patrol Car program beyond New Jersey. The funding, provided through the…

Congressman Van Drew Leads Federal Response to Nor'easter Disaster Atlantic City, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew led a tour of South Jersey shore communities impacted by the recent nor'easter to assess storm damage, discuss federal disaster assistance, and review long-term coastal protection…

Congressman Van Drew Recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Washington, DC - As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Congressman Van Drew released the following message: "No child should have to spend their childhood fighting cancer. But every day, children and families across…

Congressman Van Drew Applauds President Trump's Executive Order Addressing Alpha-gal Syndrome Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew applauded President Trump's executive order addressing alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that can cause serious reactions to certain foods, medicines,…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on FCC Review of Verizon Copper Service Proposal Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew welcomed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to prevent Verizon's application to discontinue copper-based telephone service in portions of New…

Congressman Van Drew Secures $7.2 Million for Major Millville Project Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured $7.2 million in federal funding to extend Nabb Avenue in Millville to create the road connection needed to support major new development around the Millville…

Congressman Van Drew Provides Update on Storm Response Across South Jersey Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew provided an update on the ongoing response to the nor'easter impacting South Jersey and the work underway to prepare for recovery efforts. "Teams are already in the district…

Congressman Van Drew Statement on Nor'easter This Weekend Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement as South Jersey prepares for a strong coastal storm this weekend. "We are praying for the best, but preparing for the worst," said Congressman Van Drew. "My office…

Congressman Van Drew Urges FCC to Reject Verizon Plan to End Copper Service in South Jersey Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging the FCC to reject Verizon's proposal to discontinue copper-based telephone…

Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Passage of Major South Jersey Water Infrastructure Priorities Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the passage of the Water Resources Development (WRDA) Act of 2026 through the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation includes eleven…

PREVENTING RIP-OFFS AND OBTAINING OVERSIGHT OF FUNDS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5947-H5953] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

NATIONAL FRAUD ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5941-H5947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Congressman Van Drew's PROOF Act Passes House to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill…

Congressman Van Drew Chairs Hearing on New Jersey Voter Roll Scandal Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, held a hearing examining how 6,600 people who indicated they were not U.S. citizens were improperly registered to vote in New…

Congressman Van Drew Condemns Immigration Failure After Attack on Six-Year-Old Girl in NJ Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after an illegal immigrant who had previously been in ICE custody was charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a…

Congressman Van Drew Rejects Atlantic City Electric's "Two-Cent" Response Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Atlantic City Electric's claim that refunds tied to the recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) audit would amount to less than two cents per month. "First…

New Jersey Congressional Delegation Unites in Push to Bring F-35s to Atlantic City Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the entire New Jersey congressional delegation has joined him in calling on Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink to select the 177th Fighter Wing in…

Congressman Van Drew Again Calls on NJBPU to Resign Following Federal Audit of Atlantic City Electric Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent separate letters to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) following a federal audit that identified…

Congressman Van Drew Demands Refunds After Federal Audit Finds Atlantic City Electric Overbilled Customers Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to findings from a federal audit of Atlantic City Electric (ACE) that found the company overbilled customers and made errors related to…

Congressman Van Drew: Gov. Sherrill Responds to Election Integrity Questions with Political Hit Piece Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew responded to Governor Mikie Sherrill's letter attacking members of the Republican Study Committee who joined Congressman Van Drew's effort to get…

Congressman Van Drew Demands Answers from Atlantic City Electric Over Another Bill Increase Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) demanding answers after the company notified customers that the average monthly electric bill could increase from…

Congressman Van Drew Demands Answers from Gov. Sherrill After New Jersey Admits Thousands of Non-Citizens Were Registered to Vote Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew led 18 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill demanding answers after New Jersey…

Congressman Van Drew Demands Accountability After New Jersey Confirms Thousands of Non-Citizens Were Registered to Vote Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were identified on New…

Congressman Van Drew Stands Up for Veterans' Benefits, Calls for Passage of Major Richard Star Act Washington, DC - Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after working to prevent the Taking Care of America's Veterans Act from advancing to final passage in its current form due to…

Congressman Van Drew Secures Major South Jersey Priorities in Water Resources Development Act Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after securing key South Jersey priorities in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which was approved by the…

PROTECTING PRIVACY IN PURCHASES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4441-H4445] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Congressman Van Drew: $25 Is Not Going to Fix New Jersey's Electric Bill Crisis; Cut the Delivery Fees Immediately for Real Relief Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved a $25 credit on electric bills for…

Congressman Van Drew Joins HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and WWE Superstars to Support the Presidential Fitness Test Atlantic City, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, HHS officials, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, and other…

Congressman Van Drew Announces Lake Lenape Dam Wins National Dam Award Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey's Lake Lenape Dam has won a national competition held by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) for their highest honor, the 2026 National…

Congressman Van Drew: New Jersey Should Focus on Conditions in Its Own Prisons Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after a new report from the Office of New Jersey's Corrections Ombudsperson detailed overcrowding, extreme heat, and unsanitary conditions at…

Congressman Van Drew Slams Democrats for Pushing False Narratives About Delaney Hall Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding House Democrats' forum on the conditions at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. "What we saw today was not a…

Congressman Van Drew Calls for Elimination of Delivery Fees In Order to Lower Utility Bills Following Junk Fee Executive Order Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Governor Mikie Sherrill's executive order targeting junk fees in New Jersey. "This is…

Congressman Van Drew: The Demonization of ICE Must Stop Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after reports that an ICE agent was struck by a vehicle during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, New Jersey. "ICE agents put their lives on the line…

Congressman Van Drew Calls on Governor Sherrill to Bring State Police Back to Delaney Hall Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Sherrill calling on her to bring New Jersey State Police back to Delaney Hall ICE facility to work with local law enforcement and restore…

Congressman Van Drew Advances More Than $43 Million in South Jersey Priorities Through House Appropriations Committee Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that more than $43 million in funding for South Jersey projects and priorities has been approved by the House Appropriations…

Congressman Van Drew Meets with Breeze Airways Leadership, Announces Major Expansion in Atlantic City Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew met with senior officials from Breeze Airways to discuss the airline's growing presence at Atlantic City International Airport and its plans to expand…

Congressman Van Drew Slams Gov. Sherrill's Plan to Spend $20.2 Million Defending Illegal Immigrants While New Jersey Families Struggle Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement condemning Governor Sherrill's decision to increase funding for New Jersey's Detention…

Congressman Van Drew Tours Delaney Hall Detention Center Newark, N.J. - Today, Congressman Van Drew toured the Delaney Hall Detention Facility to see the conditions, operations, and law enforcement response for himself. "I toured Delaney Hall today because I wanted to see the facts with my own…

Congressman Van Drew Announces Nearly $8.8 Million Grant for Atlantic City Airport Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) will receive $8,777,683 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport…

Van Drew, Bera, Boozman, and Booker Launch International Exchanges Caucus Today, U.S. Representatives Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ, 2), Ami Bera (D-CA, 6), and U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the launch of the Congressional International Exchanges Caucus. The members are…

Congressman Van Drew Introduces Bill to Suspend Federal Gas Tax Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced he is introducing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax for 18 months to lower costs for American families. The bill would eliminate the current federal fuel taxes, including…

Congressman Van Drew Slams Big Oil for Profiting While Americans Pay More at the Pump Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew criticized major oil companies as gas prices remain high and continue to strain American families. "These companies are taking advantage of the situation, plain and…

Congressman Van Drew Responds to Spirit Airlines Shutdown, Applauds Relief Efforts, Highlights Atlantic City Airport Readiness Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines and the announcement of federal relief measures to…

Congressman Van Drew: $400 Million Coast Guard Contract Officially Awarded, Project Moves into Design-Build Phase Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the United States Coast Guard has officially awarded the $400 million contract to design and construct the new barracks and…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on End of DHS Shutdown, Renews Push to Protect Federal Workers' Pay During Shutdown Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Congress passed legislation to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland…

Congressman Van Drew Provides Atlantic City Housing Authority Update, Announces Elevator Replacements Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew provided an update on conditions at the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA), including immediate relief for residents and a long-term fix to ongoing…