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 […]
June 4, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the announcement that New Jersey utility companies are delaying the steep electricity increase that was set to take effect this month until the fall. While the hike is being postponed, consumers will still be expected to pay the full amount with the increase […]
May 22, 2025 — Today, Congressman Van Drew discussed the passage of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation. “This morning, House Republicans passed the budget reconciliation package,” said Congressman Van Drew. “I want to make it clear that in this bill there are NO cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security for the people these programs were designed to serve. I have […]
May 15, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement upon learning that Democrat State Senators Vin Gopal and Paul Sarlo have introduced legislation and are pushing for a new referendum to expand casino gaming to Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetracks in North Jersey. “A decade ago, we were told that North Jersey casinos were inevitable […]
May 9, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew condemned the actions of three members of Congress and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who, along with protesters, broke into an ICE detention center in Newark earlier today. “What we saw today is beyond unacceptable,” said Congressman Van Drew. “These elected officials, who swore to uphold the laws of […]
May 6, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after New Jersey joined 16 other states in filing a lawsuit against President Trump for his executive order halting offshore wind. “You cannot make this stuff up,” said Congressman Van Drew. “The Murphy administration already burned through billions of your tax dollars on offshore wind projects that […]
May 5, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in support of a plan to lower prescription drug prices by tying certain U.S. payments to the lower rates paid in other high-income countries. “First, let me be clear: I will never support cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security that are not specifically […]