February 2, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew was named Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee by Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO). “I am honored that Chairman Graves has recognized my hard-work and dedication to providing results for the American people and appointed me as the Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee,” said Congressman Van Drew. “I do […]
February 2, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) and Congressman Harris (R-MD) renewed their calls for the immediate halt of all offshore wind activity until proper investigations are held. It must be discovered if windmill construction is a contributing factor to the fourteen whales that have washed ashore along the east coast since December 1st. “From […]
February 1, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew announced that Vineland, New Jersey will be receiving a $20 million Department of Transportation (DOT) Safe Streets implementation grant that will go towards safety improvements and the rehabilitation of Chestnut Avenue. “This grant is wonderful news for the city of Vineland – this funding is necessary to ensure that roads […]
January 31, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew announced that he will serve on the “Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, ” the “Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement,” and the “Subcommittee on Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight” in the Judiciary Committee for the 118th Congress. “I look forward to working alongside my colleagues […]
January 26, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew responded to claims from the Left that Republicans will support cuts to Social Security and Medicare and made absolutely clear that this is unequivocally false, and he would never support cutting these programs’ funding. “Despite false claims being perpetuated by Democrats and this administration, I will absolutely never vote […]
January 17, 2023 — In the 118th Congress, Congressman Van Drew will serve on the House Judiciary Committee and has been reappointed to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “I am grateful and honored for the opportunity to serve on the Judiciary Committee, and to be reappointed to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where I will continue advocating for South Jersey,” said […]
January 13, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew demanded that all offshore wind activity in the state of New Jersey end, following an unprecedented number of whales have washed ashore in the New Jersey/New York area over the past month. “Since offshore wind projects were being proposed by Governor Murphy to be built off the coast of New Jersey, I have been […]
January 11, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew announced that he is introducing legislation that will prohibit federal agencies from banning any gas-powered appliances or devices commonly found in residential properties. “Millions of Americans, and thousands of South Jerseyans, own and operate gas stoves on a daily basis. This move from a Biden appointee to suggest that […]
January 10, 2023 — Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement laying out his legislative priorities for the 118th Congress, including his day one bill introductions. “We are beginning work in a new Congress, with a new House majority, with new legislative priorities. For the past two years, a one-party Democrat rule has resulted in Americans feeling the […]
December 30, 2022 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew was among the first to welcome and congratulate Absecon City Councilman Steve Light on his decision to become a Republican heading into 2023. Light’s decision will give Republicans a 4-3 majority on the city council with two of the remaining three Democrat seats on the […]