January 20, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew shared his perspective on recent public discussions regarding Greenland and the United States. “Greenland is an important strategic partner, and a closer relationship could be beneficial for everyone involved,” said Congressman Van Drew. “It could strengthen our national security, push back against foreign adversaries in the Arctic, and open the […]
January 14, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew shared an update on the forward progress of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s takeover of the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA). In July of 2025, Congressman Van Drew announced the historic decision for HUD to step in and take control of the ACHA after years of […]
January 13, 2026 — Every month, families across New Jersey open their electric bills and ask the same question: How did it get this bad? I hear this question at diners, in the grocery store and from concerned constituents across the district who do not understand how we reached this point. The answer is not […]
January 9, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew announced that he successfully secured significant federal funding for key South Jersey projects through H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, delivering direct investments to improve the district. “These projects will make a big impact in our communities, […]
January 7, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew shared the following statement after voting against H.Res. 780, which would irresponsibly extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years without any effort to stop the waste, fraud, and abuse in the system. “I have been very clear where I stand from the start: I support extending […]
January 5, 2026 — Congressman Van Drew joined veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leadership—including Interim VISN 4 Deputy Director Robert Kling and Interim Wilmington VA Director Kim Butler—and local officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the new Atlantic County VA Clinic in Linwood, a major expansion of health care […]
January 3, 2026 — “Every year more than 100,000 Americans lose their lives to the scourge of addiction from drugs trafficked into our country by international criminal cartels. Just about everyone in South Jersey knows someone, or the family of someone, that has been lost as a result. The world learned last night with the […]
January 1, 2026 — As the new year begins, Congressman Van Drew is setting clear priorities for the work ahead in Congress, along with personal goals that keep him grounded and focused. “A new year is a good time to refocus and push even harder on the issues that matter most,” said Congressman Van Drew. […]
December 17, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew announced that after direct negotiations with House leadership on the floor, he successfully secured an amendment addressing his serious concerns about offshore wind in the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) Act, which would reform the federal permitting process. “I support real permitting reform, and the […]
December 15, 2025 — Congressman Van Drew sent a follow-up letter to Governor Phil Murphy responding to recent statements from his office and again urging him to issue a state disaster declaration and declare a state of emergency for the Jersey Shore. “This is not about politics right now,” said Congressman Van Drew. “This is […]