Press Releases

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement as the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, leaving Coast Guard service members without pay for 42 days. "Our Coast Guard men and women are good people," said Congressman Van Drew. "They have committed their lives to serving this country and protecting all of us. What is… Read more »

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew renewed his call for immediate action from Governor Sherrill as utility bills across South Jersey continue to skyrocket, with many families now paying delivery fees that are double or even triple their actual energy usage. "People in South Jersey are opening their bills and seeing something that just does not make sense," said Congressman… Read more »

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the ongoing partial shutdown. "This has gone on long enough," said Congressman Van Drew. "The people paying the price right now are the ones showing up every day to do their jobs: TSA agents, Coast Guard members, and others who keep this country running. They are doing everything we ask of them, day in… Read more »

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced progress toward fixing the long-standing traffic design issue at Exit 20 on the Garden State Parkway. "This has been a priority for me since my time in the State Legislature, and I have been working with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to finally get this moving," said Congressman Van Drew. "Right now, Exit 20 is designed… Read more »

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 »