Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew highlighted the continued strength of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May following the Coast Guard's announcement that it plans to establish an additional training center in Alabama to help meet growing national training needs.
"This is good news for Cape May, good news for the Coast Guard, and good news for our country," said… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to authorize Operation Epic Fury and the coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting senior leaders of the Iranian regime.
"For decades, the Iranian regime has funded terrorism, threatened our allies, and chanted 'Death to America' while destabilizing the Middle… Read more »
Northfield, NJ - In the aftermath of the recent winter storm, Congressman Van Drew's office is working directly with electric utility providers to report power outages across South Jersey and to help restore services as quickly as possible.
To make sure every affected location is being reported, residents who are still experiencing outages are asked to fill out a short online… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew called for immediate action to pass legislation ensuring federal workers and service members are paid during any government shutdown, while calling for members of Congress to forgo their own pay.
"Using members of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May, TSA agents, FEMA personnel, and law enforcement officers as leverage in funding… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released a list highlighting some of the federal funding he has secured for South Jersey over the past year through the federal budget, competitive grants, and targeted infrastructure investments. In total, hundreds of millions of dollars are being brought back to New Jersey's Second Congressional District.
"South Jersey will not be… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew hosted Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, along with federal, state, and local officials, to evaluate the erosion along the Jersey Shore following a year of damaging hurricanes and nor'easters. The visit focused on beach replenishment, long-term storm protection, and ensuring South Jersey receives the federal… Read more »
Cape May, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Cape May City Seawall Flood Mitigation Project has officially been authorized to move forward, securing more than $24.3 million to protect one of the most vulnerable areas along the Jersey Shore.
"I just heard directly from the Secretary of Homeland Security's office that this project has officially been authorized,"… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew, along with Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY), introduced H.R. 7459, the Coastal Trust Fund Act, which would create a reliable, long-term funding source for coastal protection projects nationwide.
"My bipartisan Coastal Trust Fund Act sets up a permanent and reliable funding stream for coastal storm risk management… Read more »
Washington, DC - "The video in question has been deleted, and I want to be very clear: I condemn racism in any form," said Congressman Van Drew. "These types of videos are morally wrong. Sadly, this kind of behavior happens on both sides of the aisle, and it needs to stop. We should be holding ourselves to a higher standard." Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that, through the latest federal appropriations packages, South Jersey is set to receive more than $48 million in federal funding for local infrastructure, workforce development, emergency preparedness, and aviation investment.
"I am proud to keep bringing historic funding back to South Jersey to make our communities better… Read more »
