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Congressman Van Drew Calls on Governor Murphy to REJECT Biden's Proposal Offering Atlantic City Airport to House Illegal Migrants

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Atlantic City, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on reports that President Biden is offering the Atlantic City, NJ airport to house illegal immigrants who are currently located in New York City.  "President Biden and his administration have continually refused to enforce our nation's rule of law. Instead of securing our southern…

Congressman Van Drew Sends Letter to Sec. Mayorkas and President Biden Blasting Proposal to House Illegal Migrants in South Jersey

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and President Biden regarding the recent reporting that President Biden offered the Atlantic City International Airport as housing for illegal immigrants currently located in New York City, and expressed his absolute opposition to the…

Orsted Delays First New Jersey Wind Farm Until 2026

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Tags: Energy

New Jersey - Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Orsted announced that it will be delaying its Ocean Wind I project until 2026. "While this is a victory, we cannot take the pressure off of these companies. Offshore wind projects have been nothing more than money grabs for global elites," said Congressman Van Drew. "Once the facts presented…

WATCH: Congressman Van Drew Calls for Secretary Mayorkas' Impeachment in House Judiciary Hearing

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew called for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the House Judiciary Committee, highlighting how our southern border has turned into a revolving door for illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.  Click here to watch full remarks and…

House Passes FAA Reauthorization: Rep. Van Drew Ensures FAA Technical Center Remains Permanently in South Jersey

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Tags: Economy

Washington, DC - Last month, Congressman Van Drew, Vice Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, passed through committee containing his amendment that ensures the FAA William J. Hughes…

Rep. Van Drew Applauds Rhode Island for Rejecting Offshore Wind Proposal, Slams Governor Murphy for Siding with Foreign-Owned Companies

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew applauded Rhode Island for rejecting an expensive and aggressive proposal for an expansive offshore wind project in the state that did not include enough economic benefits relative to the cost.  "Unlike the state of New Jersey, where Governor Murphy and state Democrats have opened their arms to the idea of foreign-owned companies…

Congressman Van Drew Announces Historic Expansion of Internet Services in South Jersey

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey has been awarded a $24,000,000 grant as part of the Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. This money will be used to build broadband internet infrastructure in Cumberland County and Salem County. This is a significant step that will allow residents who previously had slow internet or no…

Congressman Van Drew Secures Major Victory Ensuring the FAA Technical Center is Permanently Located in South Jersey

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured a major victory for South Jersey by ensuring that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center will be permanently located in South Jersey. The 2023 FAA Reauthorization bill advanced through the Transportation and Infrastructure committee and the next step…

Congressman Van Drew Votes NO on Debt Ceiling "Deal"

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Tags: Economy

Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Van Drew voted NO on the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which did not live up to conservative expectations set with the passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act.  "I truly appreciate the hard work and effort that Republican leadership put into trying to foster a deal between the White House and Republicans. However, our country's spending is barreling…

Congressman Van Drew Announces the Opening of New Veterans Healthcare Clinic in Atlantic County

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Atlantic County, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to expand health care services in Atlantic County. The current Community Based Outpatient Clinic is based in Northfield, New Jersey and will be relocating two miles away to Linwood, New Jersey. The clinic is set to double in size to over 22,000 square feet, which will…