Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Erin and any potential impact on the South Jersey coast.
"My office is keeping a close eye on Hurricane Erin as it moves up the East Coast," said Congressman Van Drew. "Right now, the storm is expected to stay offshore, but we all know how quickly conditions can change, so we are making sure… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the official federal takeover of the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
"This is truly a historic moment," said Congressman Van Drew. "Federal takeovers of local housing authorities are incredibly rare, and it only happens when the situation is beyond… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Governor Murphy's latest plan to make his 100% clean energy-by-2035 agenda law before leaving office early next year.
"Everyone wants a cleaner energy future, but it has to be done in a way that is realistic, sustainable, and affordable," said Congressman Van Drew. "Right now, New Jersey families are paying some of the highest… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he will be introducing a bill to formally codify President Trump's executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test and renewing a national focus on youth health.
"Physical fitness has always been really important to me, and it is time we make it a national priority again," said Congressman Van Drew. "President Trump… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew condemned Governor Murphy and other Democrats for attempting to shift blame onto PJM Interconnection—a regional transmission organization that oversees electricity movement across 13 states, including New Jersey—while ignoring the very failed policies that caused New Jersey's energy crisis. In a letter last week, nine governors, including… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that, after years of pressure, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has declared the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) in substantial default. Under Secretary Scott Turner's leadership, HUD is finally stepping in to fix years of failure, taking more action in six months than the previous administration did in… Read more »
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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
