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Van Drew Calls on Governor Sherrill to Act on Soaring Utility Bills Immediately

March 23, 2026 — 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 fees that are double or even triple their actual energy usage. “People in South Jersey are opening their bills and seeing something that just does […]

Van Drew Renews Call for Immediate Pay for Workers and No Pay for Congress During Shutdown

March 19, 2026 — 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 the price right now are the ones showing up every day to do their jobs: TSA agents, Coast Guard members, and others who keep this country […]

Van Drew Shares Progress Moving Forward to Fix Garden State Parkway Exit 20

March 13, 2026 — 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 State Legislature, and I have been working with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to finally get this moving,” said Congressman […]

Van Drew: Cape May Remains the Heart of Coast Guard Recruit Training

March 6, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew highlighted the continued strength of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May following the Coast Guard’s announcement that it plans to establish an additional training center in Alabama to help meet growing national training needs. “This is good news for Cape May, good news for the Coast Guard, […]

Van Drew Statement on Operation Epic Fury and the ELIMINATION of the Ayatollah and Senior Officials in Iran

February 28, 2026 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury in Iran and reports that Ayatollah Khamenei is among the senior Iranian officials who have been taken out by US and Israeli air power.  “We must rise above the petty politics of […]

Van Drew Calls for Immediate Action to Guarantee Pay for Federal Workers and to Require Members of Congress Suspend Their Pay During Government Shutdowns

February 23, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew called for immediate action to pass legislation ensuring federal workers and service members are paid during any government shutdown, while calling for members of Congress to forgo their own pay. “Using members of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May, TSA agents, FEMA personnel, and law enforcement […]

Van Drew Renews Call for Trenton to Make Good on Cost of Living Adjustments to New Jersey State Pensions 

February 20, 2026 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement reiterating his support of Cost Of Living Adjustments, better known as COLAs, for New Jersey’s retired public employees.  “While members of the United States Congress do not get to vote on legislation before the Governor and the New Jersey State Legislature […]

Van Drew Celebrates Historic Federal Investments Headed to South Jersey

February 19, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew released a list highlighting some of the federal funding he has secured for South Jersey over the past year through the federal budget, competitive grants, and targeted infrastructure investments. In total, hundreds of millions of dollars are being brought back to New Jersey’s Second Congressional District. “South Jersey […]

Van Drew Announces Authorization of Cape May Seawall Project

February 13, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that the Cape May City Seawall Flood Mitigation Project has officially been authorized to move forward, securing more than $24.3 million to protect one of the most vulnerable areas along the Jersey Shore. “I just heard directly from the Secretary of Homeland Security’s office that this project […]

Van Drew Hosts Assistant Secretary of the Army to Discuss Beach Replenishment

February 13, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew hosted Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, along with federal, state, and local officials, to evaluate the erosion along the Jersey Shore following a year of damaging hurricanes and nor’easters. The visit focused on beach replenishment, long-term storm protection, and ensuring South Jersey receives […]