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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
February 11, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew voted in favor of the SAVE America Act, which would require individuals to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. “Only Americans should vote in American elections,” said Congressman Van Drew. “There should be nothing controversial about that. Americans have to show ID every […]
February 10, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew, along with Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY), introduced H.R. 7459, the Coastal Trust Fund Act, which would create a reliable, long-term funding source for coastal protection projects nationwide. “My bipartisan Coastal Trust Fund Act sets up a permanent and reliable funding stream for coastal storm risk management projects like beach nourishment,” said […]
February 4, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that, through the latest federal appropriations packages, South Jersey is set to receive more than $48 million in federal funding for local infrastructure, workforce development, emergency preparedness, and aviation investment. “I am proud to keep bringing historic funding back to South Jersey to make our communities better and […]
January 27, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) major agency reorganization. “This is a big deal, and it is something I have been pushing for a long time,” said Congressman Van Drew. “For years, I have been working to make sure the FAA modernizes how it operates […]
January 26, 2026 — Congressman issued the following statement regarding recent events in Minnesota. “We never want to see any loss of life,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What happened in Minnesota must be investigated fairly, openly, and objectively. There are still a lot of questions that need to be answered, and every possibility needs to […]
January 22, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew voiced his support for President Trump’s plan aimed at preventing families from paying higher electricity bills due to the rapidly growing energy demands of large Artificial Intelligence data centers. The proposal urges grid operators to explore an emergency power auction that would make major technology companies and large data centers […]
January 20, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew shared his perspective on recent public discussions regarding Greenland and the United States. “Greenland is an important strategic partner, and a closer relationship could be beneficial for everyone involved,” said Congressman Van Drew. “It could strengthen our national security, push back against foreign adversaries in the Arctic, and open the […]