Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew joined a bipartisan coalition of House members calling for a short-term extension of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) tax credits with targeted modifications of the system. The group also sent a letter to House and Senate leadership asking for a meeting to discuss a clear path forward for health insurance.
"Extending these credits… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the state's outrageous gas tax hike to nearly 50 cents per gallon beginning January 1st.
"New Jersey families are getting hit from every direction," said Congressman Van Drew. "Thanks to state leadership, utility bills are up, delivery fees are up, and now they are raising the gas tax again. We… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement on the Medal of Honor Act being signed into law by President Trump. The new law significantly increases the annual special pension for Medal of Honor recipients.
"Our Medal of Honor recipients put everything on the line for this country," said Congressman Van Drew. "They went far beyond the call of… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after reports confirmed the first documented death tied to alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a serious allergic reaction triggered by a tick bite that causes a potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat and products containing alpha-gal.
"This tragedy that happened right here in New Jersey is… Read more »
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 »
