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Van Drew Celebrates Major Victory as Atlantic Shores Pulls Offshore Wind Project

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 […]

Van Drew Celebrates Authorization of Grant to Improve Atlantic City Infrastructure

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 […]

Van Drew Releases Statement on Utility Rate Hike Delay

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 […]

Van Drew Releases Statement on the Passage of the Reconciliation Package through the House

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 […]

Van Drew Stands Ready to Fight, Slams Democrats’ Latest Push for North Jersey Casinos

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 […]

Van Drew Condemns Lawless Actions of Congressional Members and Newark Mayor Breaking Into NJ ICE Detention Center

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 […]

Van Drew Slams the Murphy Administration for Lawsuit Over Offshore Wind Halt

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 […]

Van Drew: Do Not Cut Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security To Those That are Legal and Qualify, Save Money by Stopping the Drug Companies Rip-Offs

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 […]

Van Drew Hosts HUD Secretary for a Listening Session with AC Public Housing Residents and Community Leaders

May 5, 2025 — This past Friday, Congressman Van Drew hosted U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in Atlantic City, New Jersey for a listening session with AC public housing residents and community leaders. “What has been going on with the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) is completely unacceptable,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Under their […]

Van Drew Pushes Back Against Overreaching NJPACT Rules, Secures EPA Commitment to Engage with State Officials

April 29, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced that, following a productive meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the agency has agreed to engage with New Jersey state leaders—including Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)—to address growing concerns surrounding the New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats (NJPACT) regulations and their impact […]