Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew hosted Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, along with federal, state, and local officials, to evaluate the erosion along the Jersey Shore following a year of damaging hurricanes and nor'easters. The visit focused on beach replenishment, long-term storm protection, and ensuring South Jersey receives the federal… Read more »
Cape May, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Cape May City Seawall Flood Mitigation Project has officially been authorized to move forward, securing more than $24.3 million to protect one of the most vulnerable areas along the Jersey Shore.
"I just heard directly from the Secretary of Homeland Security's office that this project has officially been authorized,"… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew, along with Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY), introduced H.R. 7459, the Coastal Trust Fund Act, which would create a reliable, long-term funding source for coastal protection projects nationwide.
"My bipartisan Coastal Trust Fund Act sets up a permanent and reliable funding stream for coastal storm risk management… Read more »
Washington, DC - "The video in question has been deleted, and I want to be very clear: I condemn racism in any form," said Congressman Van Drew. "These types of videos are morally wrong. Sadly, this kind of behavior happens on both sides of the aisle, and it needs to stop. We should be holding ourselves to a higher standard." Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that, through the latest federal appropriations packages, South Jersey is set to receive more than $48 million in federal funding for local infrastructure, workforce development, emergency preparedness, and aviation investment.
"I am proud to keep bringing historic funding back to South Jersey to make our communities better… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the partial government shutdown.
"Allowing the government to shut down, even for a short time, is not responsible. The Senate has passed a funding package that would reopen the government and provide short-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security while negotiations continue. The most… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) major agency reorganization.
"This is a big deal, and it is something I have been pushing for a long time," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, I have been working to make sure the FAA modernizes how it operates and fully uses the expertise at the… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman issued the following statement regarding recent events in Minnesota.
"We never want to see any loss of life," said Congressman Van Drew. "What happened in Minnesota must be investigated fairly, openly, and objectively. There are still a lot of questions that need to be answered, and every possibility needs to be looked at. Americans have a right… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew voiced his support for President Trump's plan aimed at preventing families from paying higher electricity bills due to the rapidly growing energy demands of large Artificial Intelligence data centers. The proposal urges grid operators to explore an emergency power auction that would make major technology companies and large data… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, 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… Read more »
