March 27, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew slammed Atlantic City Electric’s (ACE) request to impose an 8% increase on utility bills for consumers in South Jersey to fund the installation of smart meters. This move comes on top of a 17% hike that New Jersey residents are already bracing for starting June 1st. The New […]
March 21, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) accepting a report that includes a proposal for income-based electric rates. “Once again, the NJBPU is taking direct aim at the hardworking middle class of New Jersey,” said Congressman Van Drew. “On top of the outrageous […]
March 13, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released a tele-town hall, where he answered questions submitted from thousands of constituents across South Jersey. He addressed a wide variety of topics such as his vow to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, the impact of the Trump tariffs, cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), key government […]
March 11, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR), H.R. 1968, which ensures that the federal government remains operational by continuing current spending levels until September. “Tonight, I voted in favor of the Continuing Resolution because it is a vital step in keeping our government open and maintaining […]
March 7, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew is demanding an immediate end to a state mandate that requires New Jersey hospitals to ask parents their newborn baby’s sexual orientation and gender identity just hours after birth. “This mandate is beyond outrageous,” said Congressman Van Drew. “We are talking about newborns who are just minutes old, and already, the […]
March 6, 2025 — Rep. Van Drew released the following statement reaffirming his commitment to protecting Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. “I want to be absolutely clear: Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid must always be protected,” says Congressman Van Drew. “These programs are lifelines for our seniors, individuals […]
February 25, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 House budget resolution. “As much as I wanted to see a different budget resolution, I ultimately voted for it because it is essential to move the budget process forward so real negotiations can begin,” said Congressman […]
February 13, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew is calling for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) board members to resign after their approval of yet another outrageous 17% electric rate increase. ###
February 11, 2025 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement in response to the absolutely hysterical attacks on President Trump and House Republicans’ efforts to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Federal Government through the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “Something is terribly wrong when the Government […]
February 7, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to rein in wasteful spending. DOGE has been tasked with identifying fraud and waste in the federal government. They do not make cuts themselves but rather they make recommendations to the President and Congress who have […]