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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew is calling for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) board members to resign after their approval of yet another outrageous 17% electric rate increase.
"The NJBPU has failed the people of New Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, they knew these rate hikes were coming, yet instead of working to protect… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the Veterans Affairs Wilmington Health Care District voicing his concerns about the ongoing delays in the relocation of the Atlantic County Veterans Clinic.
"Veterans have sacrificed so much for our country, and it is time we repay that by ensuring they have access to the healthcare they need, without having to travel… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew and Congresswoman Dean (PA-4), joined by a bipartisan group of colleagues, reintroduced the Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution (SHIELD) Act. This critical bill addresses the growing threat of online exploitation by strengthening existing laws to hold offenders accountable for image-based attacks.
"As… Read more »
