Category: Press Release

May 15, 2023 — Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) joined Chairman Bruce Westerman on Natural Resources (AR-04), Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), and Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) in leading a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that they conduct a study on the impacts of offshore wind development on the North Atlantic Planning Area, including analyzing the […]

April 21, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the Biden administration put forth a new rule that will force financially responsible Americans to foot the bill for those with poor credit.  “First, the Biden administration wants Americans to subsidize student loan forgiveness by increasing taxes on many that never even had student loans […]

April 17, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the Pentagon sounded the alarms on how the development of offshore wind farms will affect our national security.  “During my field hearing in South Jersey last month, my colleagues and I highlighted the adverse effects offshore wind development would have on various sectors […]

April 6, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew was joined by Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE), and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) in introducing the Ensuring Safer Schools Act.  “After the numerous, unconscionable events that have taken place in our schools across the country, it is way past time that Congress address […]

April 4, 2023 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement on the arraignment of President Trump this afternoon in New York City. “Ivanka Trump recently issued a statement saying, ‘I love my father, I love my country, and today, I am pained for both.’ This is indeed a sad day for […]

March 30, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew’s amendment to H.R.1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, passed the House of Representatives.  “The Lower Energy Costs Act is essential in relieving Americans’ burden at the pump and regaining American energy independence,” said Congressman Van Drew. “However, I needed assurances that fast-tracking offshore wind development would not be included absent adequate […]

March 30, 2023 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement regarding the indictment of President Trump.  “This is nothing more than the latest politically motivated witch hunt against President Trump and it will FAIL the same way all the others before it have,” said United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew. “I […]

March 23, 2023 —Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) introduced the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal Act alongside his colleague, Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), to honor our nation’s veterans who have suffered from long-term side effects from Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.  “Exposure to Agent Orange has left thousands of brave veterans with lifelong health impacts. Honoring the sacrifices they […]

March 22, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after eight dolphins washed up and died on a Sea Isle City beach yesterday, and reiterated his call for a moratorium on all offshore wind projects until adequate investigations are held.  “When half a dozen whales washed ashore on South Jersey beaches, and I […]

March 14, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew called on the Biden Administration and Congress to take actionable steps to lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors and individuals who live in rural and medically underserved areas. “The average cost of prescription drugs in the United States is higher than any other nation, and most […]