April 20, 2026 — 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 taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric bills from their federal taxable income, giving New Jersey families a much-needed tax break. “People […]
April 17, 2026 — 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) Operating Shortfall program. “The people living in these buildings have been through a lot, and they deserve stability,” said Congressman Van Drew. “This funding […]
This is the LARGEST INVESTMENT SINCE HURRICANE SANDY and the LARGEST EVER without a severe coastal storm! April 6, 2026 — 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 protect key beaches in the region. This is the biggest investment […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]