Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ), Congressman Murphy (R-NC), and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced companion legislation to formally codify President Trump's executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test and restoring a national focus on youth health.
"Our kids should have every chance to grow up strong and healthy, and that starts with building… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Murphy and Governor-elect Sherrill requesting that the State of New Jersey immediately declare a State of Emergency and issue a disaster declaration so that we can begin the formal process of securing federal assistance to stabilize and repair our beaches.
"Under federal law, New Jersey cannot even begin the… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which delivers major national security wins while securing several key provisions he fought to include for South Jersey and the country.
"This is a strong defense bill, and it is good for our country," said Congressman Van Drew. "We are giving our troops a… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew joined a bipartisan coalition of House members calling for a short-term extension of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) tax credits with targeted modifications of the system. The group also sent a letter to House and Senate leadership asking for a meeting to discuss a clear path forward for health insurance.
"Extending these credits… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the state's outrageous gas tax hike to nearly 50 cents per gallon beginning January 1st.
"New Jersey families are getting hit from every direction," said Congressman Van Drew. "Thanks to state leadership, utility bills are up, delivery fees are up, and now they are raising the gas tax again. We… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement on the Medal of Honor Act being signed into law by President Trump. The new law significantly increases the annual special pension for Medal of Honor recipients.
"Our Medal of Honor recipients put everything on the line for this country," said Congressman Van Drew. "They went far beyond the call of… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after reports confirmed the first documented death tied to alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a serious allergic reaction triggered by a tick bite that causes a potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat and products containing alpha-gal.
"This tragedy that happened right here in New Jersey is… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced the No Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) for Illegals Act, which would stop states from issuing CDLs to illegal immigrants.
"People are dying because sanctuary states are handing out CDLs to illegal immigrants who should not be behind the wheel of tractor-trailers," said Congressman Van Drew. "These trucks can weigh more… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew, along with Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), honored Veterans Day by introducing the Veterans Bill of Rights Act, which would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide every veteran with a clear, straightforward Veterans Bill of Rights outlining the benefits and services they are entitled to.
"Our veterans… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement calling on both parties to immediately end the government shutdown, reopen the country, and put the American people first.
"There are no winners here," said Congressman Van Drew. "Democrats should have already passed this routine continuing resolution. It is Joe Biden's own bill, for God's sake. And… Read more »
