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Category: Press Release

Van Drew Calls for Elimination of Delivery Fees In Order to Lower Utility Bills Following Junk Fee Executive Order

June 16, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Governor Mikie Sherrill’s executive order targeting junk fees in New Jersey. “This is a good start, but we need to go further,” said Congressman Van Drew. “The biggest ‘junk fees’ in New Jersey are the ones families see every month on their electric […]

Van Drew: The Demonization of ICE Must Stop

June 15, 2026 — 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 every day to enforce our nation’s laws and protect our communities,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Yet too many politicians […]

Van Drew Calls on Governor Sherrill to Bring State Police Back to Delaney Hall

June 9, 2026 — 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 order. “We are a nation of laws, and this is America,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What we have seen […]

Van Drew Advances More Than $43 Million in South Jersey Priorities Through House Appropriations Committee

June 8, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that more than $43 million in funding for South Jersey projects and priorities has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. Next, the funding will go to the House floor for a full vote. “Every year, I work to […]

Van Drew Slams Gov. Sherrill’s Plan to Spend $20.2 Million Defending Illegal Immigrants While New Jersey Families Struggle

June 4, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement condemning Governor Sherrill’s decision to increase funding for New Jersey’s Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative by an additional $12 million, bringing the total taxpayer-funded program to more than $20 million. The funding is intended to provide legal assistance to individuals facing deportation and detention […]

Van Drew Meets with Breeze Airways Leadership, Announces Major Expansion in Atlantic City

June 4, 2026 — 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 service for New Jersey travelers. “Breeze Airways is stepping up to expand service in Atlantic City in a big way,” said Congressman Van Drew. “By the end […]

Van Drew Cruises to Victory in the Republican Primary

Hopes Democrat Opponent Enjoys the Experience of Running June 2, 2026 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement regarding the results of tonight’s Republican and Democrat Primaries.  “First and foremost, I’d like to thank all of my supporters who still took the time to come out and vote even though they […]

Van Drew Tours Delaney Hall Detention Center

June 1, 2026 — 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 eyes,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What I saw was very different from the political story being […]

Van Drew Announces Nearly $8.8 Million Grant for Atlantic City Airport

May 21, 2026 — 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 Infrastructure Grant program. The funding will support the construction of the new 3,800-foot Taxiway R to help strengthen airport operations. “Atlantic City International Airport is one of the […]

Van Drew Introduces Bill to Suspend Federal Gas Tax

May 11, 2026 — 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 18.3 cents per gallon on gasoline, 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel and kerosene, and 19.3 cents […]