Jefferson Van Drew

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…

Congressman Van Drew Announces Over $1.4 Million for South Jersey Airports Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced over $1.4 million in federal funding for airport improvement projects across South Jersey through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Infrastructure…

Reps. Van Drew, Riley Introduce Bill to Let Families Deduct Taxes and Fees Driving Up Utility Bills Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), introduced H.R. 8350, the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act , which would let taxpayers deduct all…

Congressman Van Drew Announces $12.4 Million for the Atlantic City Housing Authority Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) will receive $12.4 million in federal funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD)…

ICYMI: Congressman Van Drew Announces Unprecedented $99 Million Army Corps Investment for South Jersey Beach Replenishment Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey will receive $99 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to replenish and…

Reps. Van Drew, Courtney Reintroduce the Agent Orange Service Medal Act Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), reintroduced the Agent Orange Service Medal Act to honor veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during their service and…

Congressman Van Drew: Pay Our Coast Guard Now Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement as the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, leaving Coast Guard service members without pay for 42 days. "Our Coast Guard men and women are good…

Congressman Van Drew Calls on Governor Sherrill to Act on Soaring Utility Bills Immediately Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew renewed his call for immediate action from Governor Sherrill as utility bills across South Jersey continue to skyrocket, with many families now paying delivery…

Congressman Van Drew Renews Call for Immediate Pay for Workers and No Pay for Congress During Shutdown Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the ongoing partial shutdown. "This has gone on long enough," said Congressman Van Drew. "The people paying…

Congressman Van Drew Shares Progress Moving Forward to Fix Garden State Parkway Exit 20 Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced progress toward fixing the long-standing traffic design issue at Exit 20 on the Garden State Parkway. "This has been a priority for me since my time in the…

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…

VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2138-H2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

LAKEN RILEY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [House] [Pages H53-H61] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LAKEN RILEY ACT Mr.…