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 »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a follow-up letter to Speaker Johnson urging House leadership to act responsibly as the expanded Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits approach expiration.
"The Affordable Care Act has failed to make healthcare affordable, but that does not mean we turn our backs on families who are stuck in the system," said Congressman Van Drew. "We… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Atlantic City Electric (ACE) stated it will work with Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to reduce energy costs for New Jersey residents.
"I hope ACE and Governor-elect Sherrill are serious about lowering energy costs because families in South Jersey are hitting their breaking point," said Congressman… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, asked that the Department of Justice (DOJ) immediately investigate the bomb threats made against seven polling locations across New Jersey.
"For seven separate polling places to receive bomb threats on Election Day is not a coincidence—it looks organized,… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement calling on the Senate to end the filibuster that continues to keep the government shut down.
"The filibuster is stopping us from helping the American people," said Congressman Van Drew. "I spoke with President Trump this morning, and he agrees that the filibuster needs to go. The House has already passed the… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced the Improving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies (CARE) Act, which would strengthen trauma kit standards for law enforcement by ensuring every kit purchased with federal funds meets consistent, life-saving national standards.
"Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every single day to keep our communities safe,… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Reps. Van Drew and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, signed by 11 other lawmakers, regarding the expiration of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.
"The first thing we need to do right now is get the government open. That has to be our focus," said Representative Van Drew. "But once that's done, Congress needs to work on… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement on the safe return of the remaining hostages following President Trump's historic deal that secured their freedom.
"The release of these hostages is incredible news and something we can all come together to celebrate," said Congressman Van Drew. "These innocent people have lived through the unimaginable—years of… Read more »
