Press Releases

Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) introduced the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal Act alongside his colleague, Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), to honor our nation's veterans who have suffered from long-term side effects from Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.  "Exposure to Agent Orange has left thousands of brave veterans with lifelong health impacts. Honoring the… Read more »

Sea Isle City, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after eight dolphins washed up and died on a Sea Isle City beach yesterday, and reiterated his call for a moratorium on all offshore wind projects until adequate investigations are held.  "When half a dozen whales washed ashore on South Jersey beaches, and I questioned the possibility that… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew called on the Biden Administration and Congress to take actionable steps to lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors and individuals who live in rural and medically underserved areas. “The average cost of prescription drugs in the United States is higher than any other nation, and most Americans over the age of 65 rely on at least four different… Read more »

Today, Rep. Van Drew (R-NJ) was joined by Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in sending a bipartisan letter to the Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator, Richard Spinrad, and the Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Liz Klein, inquiring an… Read more »

Wildwood, NJ - Congressman Van Drew will hold a hearing on March 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, entitled "An Examination into Offshore Wind Industrialization." The purpose of the hearing is to gather testimony from experts in pertinent industries and groups that are affected by offshore wind development.  WHO: Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), Congressman Chris Smith… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew slammed the Biden administration for its continual lack of transparency with the American people - this time about the correlation of offshore wind development and the death of endangered whales. The following statement comes after the public release of an internal letter from 2022, addressed to Brian Hooker, the lead biologist of the… Read more »

New Jersey - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced he will be holding his first hearing in South Jersey on March 16th regarding offshore wind projects being built off the coast of New Jersey, with time and location to be announced in the coming weeks.  Congressman Van Drew also announced that he will be introducing legislation that places a moratorium on all… Read more »

 Today, Congressman Van Drew was named Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee by Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO).  "I am honored that Chairman Graves has recognized my hard-work and dedication to providing results for the American people and appointed me as the Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee," said… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) and Congressman Harris (R-MD) renewed their calls for the immediate halt of all offshore wind activity until proper investigations are held. It must be discovered if windmill construction is a contributing factor to the fourteen whales that have washed ashore along the east coast since December 1st.    "From the beginning, I have… Read more »

Vineland, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that Vineland, New Jersey will be receiving a $20 million Department of Transportation (DOT) Safe Streets implementation grant that will go towards safety improvements and the rehabilitation of Chestnut Avenue.  "This grant is wonderful news for the city of Vineland – this funding is necessary to ensure that roads are… Read more »