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Van Drew Issues Statement on End of DHS Shutdown, Renews Push to Protect Federal Workers’ Pay During Shutdown

April 30, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Congress passed legislation to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and restore funding for critical agencies, including the Coast Guard, TSA, FEMA, Secret Service, and CISA. “This shutdown should have never happened in the first place,” said Congressman Van […]

Van Drew Provides Atlantic City Housing Authority Update, Announces Elevator Replacements

April 29, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew provided an update on conditions at the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA), including immediate relief for residents and a long-term fix to ongoing elevator failures. “Elevators breaking down in these buildings has been a problem across multiple ACHA properties for years, especially Shore Park Hi Rise on Virginia […]

Van Drew Announces Over $1.4 Million for South Jersey Airports

April 21, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced over $1.4 million in federal funding for airport improvement projects across South Jersey through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant program. “These are the kinds of investments that keep South Jersey going,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Our local airports are used every day, and they […]

Van Drew Introduces Bill to Let Families Deduct Taxes and Fees Driving Up Utility Bills

April 20, 2026 — Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), introduced H.R. 8350, the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, which would let taxpayers deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric bills from their federal taxable income, giving New Jersey families a much-needed tax break. “People […]

Van Drew Announces $12.4 Million for the Atlantic City Housing Authority

April 17, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) will receive $12.4 million in federal funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Operating Shortfall program. “The people living in these buildings have been through a lot, and they deserve stability,” said Congressman Van Drew. “This funding […]

Van Drew Announces Unprecedented $99 Million Army Corps Investment for South Jersey Beach Replenishment

This is the LARGEST INVESTMENT SINCE HURRICANE SANDY and the LARGEST EVER without a severe coastal storm! April 6, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey will receive $99 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to replenish and protect key beaches in the region. This is the biggest investment […]

Van Drew Calls on Governor Sherrill to Act on Soaring Utility Bills Immediately

March 23, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew renewed his call for immediate action from Governor Sherrill as utility bills across South Jersey continue to skyrocket, with many families now paying delivery fees that are double or even triple their actual energy usage. “People in South Jersey are opening their bills and seeing something that just does […]

Van Drew Renews Call for Immediate Pay for Workers and No Pay for Congress During Shutdown

March 19, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the ongoing partial shutdown. “This has gone on long enough,” said Congressman Van Drew. “The people paying the price right now are the ones showing up every day to do their jobs: TSA agents, Coast Guard members, and others who keep this country […]

Van Drew Shares Progress Moving Forward to Fix Garden State Parkway Exit 20

March 13, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced progress toward fixing the long-standing traffic design issue at Exit 20 on the Garden State Parkway. “This has been a priority for me since my time in the State Legislature, and I have been working with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to finally get this moving,” said Congressman […]

Van Drew: Cape May Remains the Heart of Coast Guard Recruit Training

March 6, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew highlighted the continued strength of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May following the Coast Guard’s announcement that it plans to establish an additional training center in Alabama to help meet growing national training needs. “This is good news for Cape May, good news for the Coast Guard, […]