Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured crucial language in the final Reconciliation bill that will protect New Jersey hospitals and patients. "Because of our state's unique county-based hospital provider tax model, New Jersey hospitals were at risk of being left behind. As the bill was originally written by the Senate, it would have had a serious negative impact on o... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced the No Medicaid for Illegals Act which would block any federal Medicaid funding from going to illegal immigrants. "Americans do not want their hard-earned taxpayer dollars going to people who are in this country illegally," said Congressman Van Drew. "This provision was stripped out of the Senate version of the One Big, Beautiful Bill by an un... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after President Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a full ceasefire. "President Trump did what had to be done," said Congressman Van Drew. "Iran with a nuclear weapon would be dangerous for America, and he took decisive action to make sure that can never happen. He stood with our allies and defended the int... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to a Senate proposal that would reduce how much states like New Jersey can collect to support Medicaid. "This provision is a nonstarter for me if it makes its way back to the House," said Congressman Van Drew. "I have always stood for cutting waste, and fraud, and making sure taxpayer dollars are not going to an... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to Israel's overnight strike targeting Iran's nuclear program and top military leadership. "Last night, Israel took decisive action to defend itself, its people, and the entire region from an existential threat," said Congressman Van Drew. "Iran has made its intentions clear: they are actively working to devel... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew proudly celebrated the unanimous passage of H. Res. 481, a bipartisan resolution condemning the alarming rise in violent antisemitic attacks across the United States. "At a time when Jewish Americans are facing threats, harassment, and violence simply because of who they are, Congress had a clear responsibility to respond," said Congressman Van Drew. "I ... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities requesting to terminate its project off the coast of New Jersey. "This is a huge win for South Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, we have been fighting to protect our coastline, our economy, and our communities ... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced the official authorization of the $10.3 million RAISE grant for the Atlantic Avenue Corridor Revitalization and Safety project, a key step toward revitalizing Atlantic City. "This is a huge moment for Atlantic City, and I am excited to see this project finally moving forward," said Congressman Van Drew. "After years of hard work, this grant ha... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced a resolution condemning the disturbing rise in antisemitic attacks across the United States. Since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023, antisemitic incidents have reached all-time highs across the country. The most recent attack took place in Boulder, Colorado, where a man set peaceful protestors, who were supporting host... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the announcement that New Jersey utility companies are delaying the steep electricity increase that was set to take effect this month until the fall. While the hike is being postponed, consumers will still be expected to pay the full amount with the increase being spread out over a longer period of time. "W... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew discussed the passage of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation. "This morning, House Republicans passed the budget reconciliation package," said Congressman Van Drew. "I want to make it clear that in this bill there are NO cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security for the people these programs were designed to serve. I have been deeply disturbed by the ... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement upon learning that Democrat State Senators Vin Gopal and Paul Sarlo have introduced legislation and are pushing for a new referendum to expand casino gaming to Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetracks in North Jersey. "A decade ago, we were told that North Jersey casinos were inevitable and that those of us here in South ... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in support of President Trump's executive order, signed today, which will tie what Medicare pays for prescription drugs to the lowest prices paid in other developed countries. "Today, President Trump took a bold step to lower prescription drug prices for Americans, and I fully support it," said Congressman Van Drew. "For ... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew condemned the actions of three members of Congress and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who, along with protesters, broke into an ICE detention center in Newark earlier today. "What we saw today is beyond unacceptable," said Congressman Van Drew. "These elected officials, who swore to uphold the laws of this country, chose to break into a federal detention cent... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after New Jersey joined 16 other states in filing a lawsuit against President Trump for his executive order halting offshore wind. "You cannot make this stuff up," said Congressman Van Drew. "The Murphy administration already burned through billions of your tax dollars on offshore wind projects that never worked. They pus... Read More »
