June 8, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that more than $43 million in funding for South Jersey projects and priorities has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. Next, the funding will go to the House floor for a full vote. “Every year, I work to […]
June 4, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement condemning Governor Sherrill’s decision to increase funding for New Jersey’s Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative by an additional $12 million, bringing the total taxpayer-funded program to more than $20 million. The funding is intended to provide legal assistance to individuals facing deportation and detention […]
June 4, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew met with senior officials from Breeze Airways to discuss the airline’s growing presence at Atlantic City International Airport and its plans to expand service for New Jersey travelers. “Breeze Airways is stepping up to expand service in Atlantic City in a big way,” said Congressman Van Drew. “By the end […]
Hopes Democrat Opponent Enjoys the Experience of Running June 2, 2026 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement regarding the results of tonight’s Republican and Democrat Primaries. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank all of my supporters who still took the time to come out and vote even though they […]
June 1, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew toured the Delaney Hall Detention Facility to see the conditions, operations, and law enforcement response for himself. “I toured Delaney Hall today because I wanted to see the facts with my own eyes,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What I saw was very different from the political story being […]
May 21, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) will receive $8,777,683 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant program. The funding will support the construction of the new 3,800-foot Taxiway R to help strengthen airport operations. “Atlantic City International Airport is one of the […]
May 11, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced he is introducing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax for 18 months to lower costs for American families. The bill would eliminate the current federal fuel taxes, including 18.3 cents per gallon on gasoline, 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel and kerosene, and 19.3 cents […]
May 4, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew criticized major oil companies as gas prices remain high and continue to strain American families. “These companies are taking advantage of the situation, plain and simple,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What is happening in the Middle East is being used as an excuse to maximize profits while hardworking […]
May 2, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines and the announcement of federal relief measures to assist impacted passengers and employees. “The Department of Transportation is working with major airlines to cap fares and help stranded passengers get where they need to go, while also […]
May 1, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that the United States Coast Guard has officially awarded the $400 million contract to design and construct the new barracks and training facilities at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. The contract moves the project into the design-build phase, bringing it one step closer to construction and […]