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Congressman Van Drew Calls on President Biden to Maximize Domestic Oil and Gas Production

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Today, Congressman Van Drew called on President Biden to expand sanctions on Russia and increase domestic production of oil and gas.  "Last night during President Biden's State of the Union address, he stated that he wants to 'buy American' and increase American manufacturing," said Congressman Van Drew. "Yet, in the midst of an unprovoked attack on Ukraine, the United States is…

Congressman Van Drew Responds to President Biden's State of the Union Address

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement responding to President Biden's State of the Union address.  "It has been just over one year into Joe Biden's presidency and our country is faced with a plethora of crises," said Congressman Van Drew. "Despite telling the American people we are moving in the right direction, President Biden's…

Congressman Van Drew Condemns Governor Murphy's Decision to Deploy the NJ National Guard to Washington, D.C.

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement condemning Governor Murphy's announcement that he will be deploying New Jersey's National Guard to Washington, D.C. ahead of a potential truck driver protest against authoritarian vaccine mandates.  "Governor Murphy's decision to deploy more than 100 troops to our nation's capital because truck drivers are choosing to…

Congressman Van Drew is Joined by Eight of His Colleagues in Introducing the CRISIS Act

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Today, Rep. Van Drew (R-NJ) announced the introduction of the CRISIS (Curbing Reckless Ill-Conceived Spending on Illegal Services) Act, which prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from allocating taxpayer dollars to provide assistance to illegal immigrants, including transportation, around the country.  Congressman Van Drew was joined by eight of his…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on the Intensifying Situation Between Russia and Ukraine

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the recent developments on the intensifying situation between Russia and Ukraine.  "President Biden's decision to finally impose sanctions on Russia, while in the right direction, comes far too late to deter Russian advancement into Ukraine," said Congressman Van Drew. "Weakness has been the central…

Congressman Van Drew Slams HHS for Helping Facilitate Illegal Drug Use

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement slamming the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for funding a grant program through the American Rescue Plan, which I opposed, that will allocate American taxpayer dollars to help support drug addictions across the country.  The HHS closed applications yesterday for a grant program that will allocate…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on Governor Murphy's Decision to Finally Lift Mask Mandates in Schools

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on Governor Murphy's decision to finally, but reluctantly, join the free states in lifting mask mandates for school children.  "While I am glad Governor Murphy decided to finally lift mask mandates for our school children in New Jersey and is allowing parents to determine what is best for the well-being…

Congressman Van Drew Votes NO on the Democrats' "Competes" Act

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Today, Congressman Van Drew voted NO on House Democrats attempt to push through an almost 3,000 page and $325 billion bill that would directly benefit the Chinese Communist Party. As currently written, this bill will not have America competing with China, instead America will be conceding to China.  "Time and time again, Democrats will hijack a bipartisan issue and stuff a…

Congressman Van Drew Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge Winner

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Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced the winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge for the 2nd District of New Jersey. The App Challenge asks local middle and high school students to submit a developed application (app). The Apps are judged based on impact, structure, function, technical capability of coding, and innovation.  This year's winner is Mr. Homework-Helper,…

Congressman Van Drew Proposes Legislation to Prohibit FEMA From Funding the Transport of Illegal Migrants

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Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he will be introducing legislation that would prohibit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from allocating money to transport illegal migrants using American taxpayer dollars.  Currently, FEMA is directly providing funding to nonprofit organizations that transport illegal migrants, via commercial airlines, around the country.…