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 […]
January 14, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew shared an update on the forward progress of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s takeover of the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA). In July of 2025, Congressman Van Drew announced the historic decision for HUD to step in and take control of the ACHA after years of […]
January 9, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that he successfully secured significant federal funding for key South Jersey projects through H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, delivering direct investments to improve the district. “These projects will make a big impact in our communities, […]
January 7, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew shared the following statement after voting against H.Res. 780, which would irresponsibly extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years without any effort to stop the waste, fraud, and abuse in the system. “I have been very clear where I stand from the start: I support extending […]
January 5, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew joined veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leadership—including Interim VISN 4 Deputy Director Robert Kling and Interim Wilmington VA Director Kim Butler—and local officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the new Atlantic County VA Clinic in Linwood, a major expansion of health care […]