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Congressman Van Drew Named Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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 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…

Reps. Van Drew, Harris Renew Calls for Windmill Construction Moratorium Following Recent Whale Deaths

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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…

Congressman Van Drew Announces Vineland to Receive $20 Million Grant

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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…

Congressman Van Drew Announces House Judiciary Subcommittee Assignments for 118th Congress

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Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he will serve on the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust and the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement in the Judiciary Committee for the 118th Congress.  "I look forward to working alongside my colleagues on these two critical subcommittees," said…

Congressman Van Drew Makes Clear That He Will NEVER Support Cuts to Social Security and Medicare

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Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to claims from the Left that Republicans will support cuts to Social Security and Medicare and made absolutely clear that this is unequivocally false, and he would never support cutting these programs' funding.  "Despite false claims being perpetuated by Democrats and this administration, I will absolutely never vote for a bill that would…

Congressman Van Drew Announces He Will Serve on the House Judiciary & Transportation and Infrastructure Committees in 118th Congress

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In the 118th Congress, Congressman Van Drew will serve on the House Judiciary Committee and has been reappointed to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "I am grateful and honored for the opportunity to serve on the Judiciary Committee, and to be reappointed to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where I…

Congressman Van Drew Demands all Offshore Wind Activity End Immediately Until Investigations are Held

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Today, Congressman Van Drew demanded that all offshore wind activity in the state of New Jersey end, following an unprecedented number of whales have washed ashore in the New Jersey/New York area over the past month.  "Since offshore wind projects were being proposed by Governor Murphy to be built off the coast of New Jersey, I have been adamantly…

Congressman Van Drew Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winner

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Today, Congressman Van Drew announced Nathanael Gaw's app design, 'Weather Map', as the 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner for New Jersey's Second Congressional District. 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…

Congressman Van Drew Introducing Legislation That Will Stop Proposal to Ban Gas Appliances in its Tracks

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Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he is introducing legislation that will prohibit federal agencies from banning any gas-powered appliances or devices commonly found in residential properties.  "Millions of Americans, and thousands of South Jerseyans, own and operate gas stoves on a daily basis. This move from a Biden appointee to suggest that gas-powered stoves could…

Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement Laying Out His Priorities for the 118th Congress

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement laying out his legislative priorities for the 118th Congress, including his day one bill introductions.  "We are beginning work in a new Congress, with a new House majority, with new legislative priorities. For the past two years, a one-party Democrat rule has resulted in Americans feeling the burden of every…