Press Releases

South Jersey - Congressman Van Drew invites all middle and high school students in New Jersey's Second Congressional District to participate in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, a yearly opportunity for the next generation to showcase their talents and make a positive impact through technology. "The Congressional App Challenge is a great way for young programmers across the… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew unequivocally stands with Israel and its people against these brutal and horrific attacks by Hamas terrorists. Please utilize the U.S. State Department resources provided below if you or a loved one in Israel needs assistance.  Crisis Intake Form for U.S. citizens and eligible family members in Israel who need assistance from the State Department:… Read more »

Washington, DC - Yesterday, amid the horrific attacks on Israeli citizens, a leader and founder of Hamas called for a global Jihad against Jewish communities this Friday, October 13th. "This latest escalation of hate is absolutely abhorrent and must be condemned universally in the strongest possible terms," said Congressman Van Drew. "This call for violence endangers the lives… Read more »

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced the re-introduction of his No IDs for Illegals Act and was joined by thirteen of his colleagues as original cosponsors. This comes after reports that the Biden administration is planning to distribute identification cards to illegal immigrants, further incentivizing illegal immigration into our… Read more »

Atlantic City, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on reports that President Biden is offering the Atlantic City, NJ airport to house illegal immigrants who are currently located in New York City.  "President Biden and his administration have continually refused to enforce our nation's rule of law. Instead of securing our southern… Read more »

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and President Biden regarding the recent reporting that President Biden offered the Atlantic City International Airport as housing for illegal immigrants currently located in New York City, and expressed his absolute opposition to the… Read more »

New Jersey - Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Orsted announced that it will be delaying its Ocean Wind I project until 2026. "While this is a victory, we cannot take the pressure off of these companies. Offshore wind projects have been nothing more than money grabs for global elites," said Congressman Van Drew. "Once the facts presented… Read more »

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew called for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the House Judiciary Committee, highlighting how our southern border has turned into a revolving door for illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.  Click here to watch full remarks and… Read more »

Washington, DC - Last month, Congressman Van Drew, Vice Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, passed through committee containing his amendment that ensures the FAA William J. Hughes… Read more »

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew applauded Rhode Island for rejecting an expensive and aggressive proposal for an expansive offshore wind project in the state that did not include enough economic benefits relative to the cost.  "Unlike the state of New Jersey, where Governor Murphy and state Democrats have opened their arms to the idea of foreign-owned companies… Read more »