August 1, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced that he will be introducing a bill to formally codify President Trump’s executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test and renewing a national focus on youth health. “Physical fitness has always been really important to me, and it is time we make it a national priority again,” said […]
July 23, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew condemned Governor Murphy and other Democrats for attempting to shift blame onto PJM Interconnection—a regional transmission organization that oversees electricity movement across 13 states, including New Jersey—while ignoring the very failed policies that caused New Jersey’s energy crisis. In a letter last week, nine governors, including Murphy, accused PJM of […]
July 21, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced that, after years of pressure, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has declared the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) in substantial default. Under Secretary Scott Turner’s leadership, HUD is finally stepping in to fix years of failure, taking more action in six months than […]
July 3, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured crucial language in the final Reconciliation bill that will protect New Jersey hospitals and patients. “Because of our state’s unique county-based hospital provider tax model, New Jersey hospitals were at risk of being left behind. As the bill was originally written by the Senate, it would […]
June 24, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after President Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a full ceasefire. “President Trump did what had to be done,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Iran with a nuclear weapon would be dangerous for America, and he took decisive action to make sure that […]
June 16, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to a Senate proposal that would reduce how much states like New Jersey can collect to support Medicaid. “This provision is a nonstarter for me if it makes its way back to the House,” said Congressman Van Drew. “I have always stood […]
Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to Israel’s overnight strike targeting Iran’s nuclear program and top military leadership. “Last night, Israel took decisive action to defend itself, its people, and the entire region from an existential threat,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Iran has made its intentions clear: they are actively working to […]
June 10, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew proudly celebrated the unanimous passage of H. Res. 481, a bipartisan resolution condemning the alarming rise in violent antisemitic attacks across the United States. “At a time when Jewish Americans are facing threats, harassment, and violence simply because of who they are, Congress had a clear responsibility to respond,” said […]
June 10, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities requesting to terminate its project off the coast of New Jersey. “This is a huge win for South Jersey,” said Congressman Van Drew. “For years, we have been […]
June 9, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced the official authorization of the $10.3 million RAISE grant for the Atlantic Avenue Corridor Revitalization and Safety project, a key step toward revitalizing Atlantic City. “This is a huge moment for Atlantic City, and I am excited to see this project finally moving forward,” said Congressman Van Drew. “After years of hard […]