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February 4, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew stated that the agreement reached between Pennsylvania and PJM Interconnection—a regional transmission organization that oversees electricity movement across 13 states, including New Jersey—is a small but necessary step toward stopping the rapidly rising energy costs. This deal comes after Pennsylvania filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) against PJM in […]

January 30, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to Shell’s announcement that it is withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project off South Jersey’s coast, resulting in a write-off of nearly $1 billion. “First Orsted pulled out of these projects, and now Shell is following suit,” said Congressman Van Drew. “They are […]

January 29, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after the White House confirmed that the drones flying over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for research purposes. “For months, the Biden administration ignored us,” said Congressman Van Drew. “They refused to tell the people of New Jersey what […]

January 28, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after speaking with Scott Turner, the nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), about the dangerous living conditions at Stanley Holmes Village in Atlantic City. “Secretary Turner and I had an in-depth conversation, and it is clear he is just as concerned […]

January 24, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew celebrated the impact of several grant programs he secured for Atlantic City that work to strengthen our community and enhance public safety. “I am proud to be doing everything I can to lift up the people of Atlantic City and South Jersey,” said Congressman Van Drew. “These grant […]

January 21, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew celebrated President Trump’s day-one executive order which immediately halted offshore wind leasing and permitting. The order also lays the legal groundwork to permanently terminate these projects by directing the Department of the Interior (DOI) to review existing leases and examine their ecological, economic, and environmental impact.  “The executive order President Trump […]

January 13, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced that he has been working closely with President Trump on drafting an executive order that would halt offshore wind turbine activities along the East Coast and lay the groundwork for permanent measures against the projects. The proposed order is expected to be finalized within the first few months […]

January 10, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew commended President Trump for stating he will give the American people some clear answers about the ongoing drone incursions shortly after taking office on January 20th. “It is unacceptable that these drone incursions have been happening since November, and the people of South Jersey are still left without […]

January 6, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced his appointment to serve as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight for the 119th Congress. “It is an honor to be selected by Chairman Jordan to lead the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight,” said Congressman Van Drew. “We have a big job ahead of us to […]

December 18, 2024 — Congressman Van Drew criticized White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby’s dismissive statement regarding the ongoing unidentified drone situation, specifically his claim that “we have seen nothing” unusual. “For John Kirby to stand before the American people, red-faced and sputtering excuses, and claim there is nothing out of the ordinary going […]