Press Releases

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement criticizing California for announcing the ban of gas-powered cars by 2035, and then days later telling people to "avoid charging electric vehicles" due to strains on their energy grid.  "If California cannot handle increased energy demands amid a heat wave, how does the state expect to handle every single Californian to own an electric… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Dr. Fauci's announcement that he will be stepping down from the Biden Administration with a reminder that his resignation will not save him from being investigated next Congress for lying to the American people and for his disastrous COVID-19 response.  "Over the last two years, Dr. Fauci has expected the American people to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he is drafting legislation to repeal the provision in the 'Inflation Reduction Act' that allocates over 80 billion taxpayer dollars to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to hire up to 87,000 new agents. The Congressman's bill will also require that the IRS submit a plan to Congress within 90 days of enactment detailing how it… Read more »

New Jersey - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated a big win for his constituents and all of New Jersey following Governor Murphy finally lifting New Jersey's requirements that teachers, school employees, child-care workers, and state contractors no longer have to go through regular COVID-19 testing as a prerequisite for their employment. This announcement comes after Congressman… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew voted NO on Democrats' Inflation 'Reduction' Act that will actually increase inflation and raise taxes.  "It is no surprise that Democrats are now pulling out all the stops to deceive the American people into thinking they are actually committed to easing the burdens of Democrat-caused inflation," said Congressman Van Drew. "This bill is… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to the Democrats' Inflation Enhancement Act that will send $80 billion taxpayer dollars to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to hire 87,000 new agents to harass and spy on Americans and small businesses. "Whether it's using taxpayer dollars to provide I.D.'s for illegal immigrants, or… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Murphy urging him to rescind Executive Order 253, which requires employees to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing or risk being fired from their job.  "We are over two years into the pandemic and the state of New Jersey no longer has mask mandates implemented, travel restrictions have been lifted, and businesses are able to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced he is drafting legislation that would prohibit federal funds from being used to establish a national I.D. system for illegal immigrants.  "The Biden administration has used taxpayer funds to provide illegal immigrants with housing, food, and travel; and now, this administration is considering a program to provide illegal immigrants with… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) introduced the No Patient Left Alone Act, legislation that would guarantee a hospital patient's right to receive visitors and require hospitals to honor this right as a condition of their participation in Medicare.  "The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how current federal law does not protect a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where the Supreme Court ruled against unelected DC bureaucrats making federal environmental policy without congressional approval.  "The opinion in West Virginia v. EPA is a critical decision holding that federal agencies cannot… Read more »