TEXT JVD TO 71858

The Latest

Van Drew Works with Presidential Cabinet to Halt Empire Wind Project Over Faulty Permits

April 16, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced that following his direct engagement with the Department of the Interior, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Justice, the Empire Wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York will be ordered to halt construction. “I have worked closely with these federal agencies to expose the problems […]

Van Drew Releases Statement on GAO Report that Confirms Concerns on Offshore Wind

April 14, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent congressional watchdog agency, released a new report on offshore wind. The GAO report raises significant concerns about offshore wind projects, including interference with radar systems critical to national defense and aviation, threats to maritime safety, and harm […]

Van Drew Condemns Arson Attack at Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence

April 13, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to the arson attack at the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg, PA. “I am incredibly relieved to hear that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe following the horrific arson attack at the Governor’s Residence. Political violence, hatred, and targeted attacks […]

Van Drew and Duffy Celebrate Permanent Future of FAA Technical Center in South Jersey

April 11, 2025 —  Congressman Van Drew welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to the William J. Hughes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Center to celebrate the reauthorization of the FAA, the permanent codification of the FAA Technical Center in South Jersey, and the Center’s expanded role as the nation’s hub for Advanced Aerospace. “The […]

Van Drew Releases Statement on the Passage of the Budget Resolution That Does Not Have Cuts to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid

April 10, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the House voted to pass the Senate’s budget resolution. “Today, the House passed a budget resolution which simply sets the framework to begin the budget process for this fiscal year,” said Congressman Van Drew. “I want to make it absolutely clear that this resolution explicitly does not […]

Van Drew Urges Secretary Duffy to Investigate Potential Ties Between TransCore and the CCP

April 1, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy urging the Department of Transportation to investigate TransCore, the company that awarded the E-ZPass contract for New Jersey, over potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “I believe there is enough evidence here to warrant a deeper look,” said Congressman […]

Van Drew Opposes Delayed Payments for Offshore Wind Project, Demands Accountability for Taxpayers

March 28, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement opposing a request by Attentive Energy to delay $37.3 million in payments to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) for an offshore wind project located 42 miles off Seaside Heights. “Once again, the offshore wind industry is trying to avoid its financial […]

Van Drew Calls Atlantic City Electric’s Rate Increase Request an Act of Greed and Arrogance

March 27, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew slammed Atlantic City Electric’s (ACE) request to impose an 8% increase on utility bills for consumers in South Jersey to fund the installation of smart meters. This move comes on top of a 17% hike that New Jersey residents are already bracing for starting June 1st. The New […]

Van Drew Renews Call for Immediate Resignation of NJBPU Leadership Over Destructive Policies

March 21, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) accepting a report that includes a proposal for income-based electric rates. “Once again, the NJBPU is taking direct aim at the hardworking middle class of New Jersey,” said Congressman Van Drew. “On top of the outrageous […]

Van Drew Holds Tele-town Hall

March 13, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew released a tele-town hall, where he answered questions submitted from thousands of constituents across South Jersey. He addressed a wide variety of topics such as his vow to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, the impact of the Trump tariffs, cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), key government […]