Hearings

2.6.25 | Rep. Van Drew on America’s Drone Systems: “We Need Better Control of Our Skies” February 7, 2025

Rep. Van Drew spoke at an Aviation Subcommittee hearing to discuss the expansion of our counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities and how we can better control our airspace. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board o...

1.22.25 | Rep. Van Drew: "We Must Extend the Trump Tax Cuts" January 29, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing to discuss the importance of extending the Trump Tax Cuts. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong a...

1.22.25 | Rep. Van Drew: "President Biden Crippled Our Border Security and Opened the Floodgates" January 29, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing to discuss the consequences of the Biden administration's open border policies. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputati...

1.15.25 | Rep. Van Drew: "We Have Burdened Ourselves with So Much Regulation" January 15, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks at a House Transportation and Infrastructure hearing highlighting the urgent need for progress in America's infrastructure and the factors that have contributed to our decline. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New...

12.11.24 | Rep. Van Drew: 'NJ Drones May Be Linked to Iran' December 11, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks at an Aviation Subcommittee hearing to warn of the national security threat the drones appearing over New Jersey pose and their potential link to Iran. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of De...

12.4.24 | Rep. Van Drew Slams the US Citizenship and Immigration Director: "You're Doing a Bad Job" December 4, 2024

Rep. Van Drew questions the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur Jaddou on their fraud-ridden parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey Sta...

11.20.24 | Rep. Van Drew Slams Biden Admin For 'Losing' 150,000 Unaccompanied Alien Children November 20, 2024

Rep. Van Drew questioned Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra on the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundation Rule that has allowed 150,000 children to be missing and even placed with sponsors with criminal backgrounds. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost...

11.19.24 | Rep. Van Drew Grills FEMA Administrator Over Neglect in Aid to Trump Supporters November 19, 2024

Rep. Van Drew questioned Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deane Criswell at a Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee hearing about their emergency response bias against Trump supporters following Hurricanes Milton and Helene. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing d...

11.14.24 | Rep. Van Drew on America's Positioning in the Arctic Circle: "We Cannot Fall Behind" November 15, 2024

Rep. Van Drew spoke at a Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing to discuss the importance of securing funding for the U.S. Coast Guard to make technological advancements in the Arctic Circle. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as Pres...

9.25.24 | Rep. Van Drew Discusses Affordable Housing Options for Enlisted Coast Guard Members September 25, 2024

Rep. Van Drew spoke at a Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing to question US Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Heath B. Jones on the availability of affordable housing for enlisted members. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served...

9.24.24 | Rep. Van Drew Ensures FAA Technical Center is Permanently in South Jersey September 24, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks at a House Subcommittee on Aviation hearing to question Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker to ensure the FAA Technical Center in South Jersey is a permanent fixture of the area. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years...

9.19.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Favor of His Bill to Deliver Justice to 9/11 Victims and Families September 23, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks at a House Judiciary Markup in support of his bill, the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, which would deliver justice for the families and victims of 9/11 by holding those responsible for the tragedy accountable. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of a...

9.18. 24 | Rep. Van Drew's Amendment to Help Strengthen Counter Drone Authorities Passes Committee September 23, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Markup in support of his amendment to H.R. 8610 to cover more critical infrastructure in the reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice's authority of drones to mitigate threats. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and St...

9.10.24 | Rep. Van Drew to Families of Victims of the Border Crisis: "It Didn't Have to Be This Way" September 13, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks at a House Judiciary hearing to question families of the victims of the Biden-Harris Administration's open border policies and examine its impacts in our communities. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey St...