Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the environmental disaster unfolding off the coast of Nantucket, where a wind turbine blade fell into the water, shattered, and scattered debris along their beaches. "The Nantucket environmental disaster should serve as a wake-up call to anyone still considering offshore wind as a viable option for our sho... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the assassination attempt on President Trump's life. "Our prayers are with President Trump and the families of those killed and injured in today's senseless act of violence," said Congressman Van Drew. "President Trump has always shown unwavering resilience and leadership in the face of adversity—from impe... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the passage of two of his bills through the House of Representatives with the bipartisan approval of all 12 members of the New Jersey delegation. These bills would rename United States Postal Service facilities in South Jersey, with the post office on Route 47 South in Rio Grande to be renamed the "Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building" and the... Read More »
Washington, DC - This Memorial Day, we commemorate the bravery, courage, and unwavering dedication of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. Since our country was founded, over 1.3 million Americans have lost their lives defending our country and ensuring our freedom. On this day, we honor the memory of these brave men and women by upholding the values they fo... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) release of its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Atlantic Shores Project 1 and 2 offshore wind projects. The completion of these projects would result in up to 200 wind turbines covering over 100,000 acres of the Jersey coast. "Once again, BOEM... Read More »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew's statement was read into the record at the House Committee on Financial Services hearing entitled Public Housing Oversight (PHA): How Scandals and Mismanagement Harm Residents and Taxpayers. Congressman Van Drew worked with the House Financial Services Committee to orchestrate this hearing and selected Matt Doherty, the Former Executive Director of the ... Read More »
Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Van Drew's bill, the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, passed through the House of Representatives. This bill is part of a package of bills that have been passed by the House that reinforce immigration law to ensure that any illegal that assaults an American or commits a crime is permanently detained until they are deported. This bill wa... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Representative Van Drew (R-NJ) along with Representative Cartwright (D-PA) announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Reform Caucus. Joined by 12 other members of Congress, this caucus is committed to addressing the issues plaguing our federal prison system, such as understaffing, poor working conditions, and staff retention. The BOP Reform Caucus will... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced a resolution condemning President Biden's threat to withhold aid to our ally Israel. On April 23rd, Congress approved a $26.3 billion package of aid and military assistance to be sent to Israel to bolster their defense against the relentless aggression of the terrorist organization, Hamas. Now, President Biden has turned his back on this agre... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced his support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 which will be voted on by the House next week. Included in this agreement is Congressman Van Drew's bill guaranteeing that the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center is written into the U.S. Code and will permanently remain in South Jersey. "I am thrilled to ... Read More »
Atlantic City, NJ- Today, Congressman Van Drew addressed claims by the Atlantic City Housing Authority (the Authority) that they tried and failed to schedule a meeting with his office and asked for assistance with Section 8 housing vouchers. Our records indicate no attempt from the Authority to contact our office to discuss the ongoing health and safety crisis at Stanley Holmes Village. The Congre... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew shared resources for the health industry professionals who are still being affected by the February 21st ransomware cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. To mitigate the threat, UnitedHealth Group disconnected Change Healthcare's system, affecting providers' ability to access their medical billing and insurance claims sys... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement emphasizing the need for the United States to stand in absolute support of Israel in the wake of today's indiscriminate missile attacks by Iran. "Now more than ever the United States must stand in unwavering support with Israel and that support cannot be conditional," said Congressman Van Drew. "I will always stand with ... Read More »
Washington, DC - This week, Congressman Van Drew met with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Inspector General (IG) Rae Oliver Davis to discuss their focus on the ongoing health and safety crisis at Stanley Holmes Village. The Office of the Inspector General safeguards HUD's programs from fraud, waste, and abuse and identifies opportunities for HUD programs to progress and ... Read More »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to the announcement by Spirit Airlines that they will be closing their crew base in Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in South Jersey. While it is important to emphasize that daily operations at the airport will remain unaffected with no changes in the flight schedule, the crew base that houses 157 members of the airline's flight crew ... Read More »
