Today, Congressman Van Drew was joined by Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE), and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) in introducing the Ensuring Safer Schools Act.
"After the numerous, unconscionable events that have taken place in our schools across the country, it is way past time that Congress address the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Van Drew's amendment to H.R.1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, passed the House of Representatives.
"The Lower Energy Costs Act is essential in relieving Americans' burden at the pump and regaining American energy independence," said Congressman Van Drew. "However, I needed assurances that fast-tracking offshore wind development would not be included absent adequate… Read more »
Today, Congressman Van Drew (NJ-02) announced the 2023 Highschool Congressional Art Competition.
"I am thrilled to announce to all of our highschoolers in New Jersey's Second District that the 2023 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting submissions," said Congressman Van Drew. "I look forward to seeing all the talented artwork our South Jersey youth create and I wish… Read more »
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 »
