Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the entire New Jersey congressional delegation has joined him in calling on Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink to select the 177th Fighter Wing in Atlantic City as a future home for the F-35 Lightning II.
"The 177th Fighter Wing is one of the best locations in the United States for the F-35, and I am so glad we were able to… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Atlantic City Electric's claim that refunds tied to the recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) audit would amount to less than two cents per month.
"First we were told nothing was wrong, and people were simply using more electricity," said Congressman Van Drew. "Then we were told residential customers were not impacted… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent separate letters to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) following a federal audit that identified five areas of financial noncompliance at ACE. Congressman Van Drew is demanding a full accounting from ACE, refunds for any ratepayers who were overcharged, and the resignation of the entire NJBPU… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to findings from a federal audit of Atlantic City Electric (ACE) that found the company overbilled customers and made errors related to federal tax law.
"For years, we have been saying something was wrong with what people in South Jersey were paying for electricity," said Congressman Van Drew. "We were told that we were crazy and… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew responded to Governor Mikie Sherrill's letter attacking members of the Republican Study Committee who joined Congressman Van Drew's effort to get answers about the failure that placed thousands of individuals who identified themselves as noncitizens on New Jersey's voter rolls.
"When we first raised this issue, we did so because we were… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) demanding answers after the company notified customers that the average monthly electric bill could increase from approximately $158 to $184. The notice states that the increase includes an additional $23 in electric supply costs and $5 in delivery costs.
"Families across South Jersey are… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew led 18 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill demanding answers after New Jersey announced that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were registered to vote over the course of a year and nearly 400 cast ballots before the problem was discovered. Click here to read the letter.
"When the state… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were identified on New Jersey's voter rolls, with nearly 400 having cast ballots.
"This is exactly why so many New Jerseyans have lost confidence in our election system," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, we have warned that our… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after working to prevent the Taking Care of America's Veterans Act from advancing to final passage in its current form due to serious concerns over using reductions in certain veterans' disability benefits to pay for other provisions in the bill.
"Doing right by our veterans has always been one of my highest priorities,… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after securing key South Jersey priorities in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which was approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration.
"As one of the most coastal districts in America, South Jersey knows firsthand the… Read more »
