Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew expressed strong concern following the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's decision to reject Conduent's appeal and proceed with awarding the state's E-ZPass contract to TransCore, despite concerns over its parent company and potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by members of its board. The contract puts TransCore in charge of New Jersey's to... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that following his direct engagement with the Department of the Interior, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Justice, the Empire Wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York will be ordered to halt construction. "I have worked closely with these federal agencies to expose the problems with this project, and now they ar... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent congressional watchdog agency, released a new report on offshore wind. The GAO report raises significant concerns about offshore wind projects, including interference with radar systems critical to national defense and aviation, threats to maritime safety, and... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to the arson attack at the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg, PA. "I am incredibly relieved to hear that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe following the horrific arson attack at the Governor's Residence. Political violence, hatred, and targeted attacks have absolutely no place ... Read More »
Egg Harbor, NJ- Today, Congressman Van Drew welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to the William J. Hughes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Center to celebrate the reauthorization of the FAA, the permanent codification of the FAA Technical Center in South Jersey, and the Center's expanded role as the nation's hub for Advanced Aerospace. "The FAA Technical C... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the House voted to pass the Senate's budget resolution. "Today, the House passed a budget resolution which simply sets the framework to begin the budget process for this fiscal year," said Congressman Van Drew. "I want to make it absolutely clear that this resolution explicitly does not cut Medicaid, Medicare, or Soci... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy urging the Department of Transportation to investigate TransCore, the company that awarded the E-ZPass contract for New Jersey, over potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "I believe there is enough evidence here to warrant a deeper look," said Congressman Van Drew. "When it comes to ... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement opposing a request by Attentive Energy to delay $37.3 million in payments to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) for an offshore wind project located 42 miles off Seaside Heights. "Once again, the offshore wind industry is trying to avoid its financial responsibilities and stick New Jersey taxpayers with the bi... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew slammed Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) request to impose an 8% increase on utility bills for consumers in South Jersey to fund the installation of smart meters. This move comes on top of a 17% hike that New Jersey residents are already bracing for starting June 1st. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is expected to vote on this additional ... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) accepting a report that includes a proposal for income-based electric rates. "Once again, the NJBPU is taking direct aim at the hardworking middle class of New Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "On top of the outrageous 17% rate hikes that will hit hardwor... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Van Drew released a tele-town hall, where he answered questions submitted from thousands of constituents across South Jersey. He addressed a wide variety of topics such as his vow to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, the impact of the Trump tariffs, cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), key government funding bills, the rising c... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR), H.R. 1968, which ensures that the federal government remains operational by continuing current spending levels until September. "Tonight, I voted in favor of the Continuing Resolution because it is a vital step in keeping our government open and maintaining essential... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew is demanding an immediate end to a state mandate that requires New Jersey hospitals to ask parents their newborn baby's sexual orientation and gender identity just hours after birth. "This mandate is beyond outrageous," said Congressman Van Drew. "We are talking about newborns who are just minutes old, and already, the state government is trying to push... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Van Drew released the following statement reaffirming his commitment to protecting Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. "I want to be absolutely clear: Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid must always be protected," says Congressman Van Drew. "These programs are lifelines for our seniors, individuals with dis... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 House budget resolution. "As much as I wanted to see a different budget resolution, I ultimately voted for it because it is essential to move the budget process forward so real negotiations can begin," said Congressman Van Drew. "Americans made it clear they want a better budge... Read More »
