Mays Landing, NJ - Congressman Van Drew will host a field hearing in South Jersey on October 8th, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET, titled "An Examination into Surging Power Bills in South Jersey." Some residents in the area have reported increases of up to 400%. This hearing of Members of Congress will bring together community leaders and energy policy experts to determine the causes… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he will be holding a field hearing in the district to address the escalating electricity costs impacting New Jersey families. In addition, he will be introducing a package of five critical bills designed to enhance transparency from utility companies and protect consumers from these unfair hikes in the future.
"We… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) inadequate response to his request for a halt to all shut-off notices as well as a public forum amid the surge in electric bills affecting South Jersey residents.
"This response from Atlantic City Electric is absolutely unacceptable," said Congressman Van Drew.… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced H.R. 9382, which would designate alpha-gal as a major food allergen. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to red meat or other products containing alpha-gal, impacting hundreds of thousands of Americans across the nation.
"Designating alpha-gal as a major allergen is a… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Atlantic City Electric telling them to stop all shut-off notices for customers who are struggling to pay their bills due to unexpected increases after the installation of smart meters. Many people who have always paid their bills on time are now facing huge jumps in their utility costs without a clear answer as to… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced H.R. 9359, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, which would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments, protect Social Security funding, and provide much-needed relief to retirees.
"People who rely on Social Security have already more than contributed their fair share through years of payroll taxes and hard… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) demanding a public hearing to allow South Jersey residents to voice their concerns over the outrageous spikes in their electricity bills.
"I have heard from thousands of constituents across the district who have seen their energy bills skyrocket compared to last year… Read more »
Brigantine, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew hosted a hearing entitled, "An Examination into Offshore Wind Industrialization: Part Three" and was joined by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). This hearing follows previous sessions in Brigantine, New Jersey and Ocean City, Maryland.
"The deeper we dig into the impacts of offshore wind, the more troubling… Read more »
Mays Landing, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew attended the commencement of the reconstruction of the Lake Lenape Dam in Mays Landing, South Jersey. The dam, currently classified as a Class One High Hazard Dam, poses a severe risk to the surrounding area, as its potential failure could lead to loss of life and significant property damage. The comprehensive reconstruction of this… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced a resolution to honor the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of our correctional officers across the United States, particularly those who have lost their lives while on duty. On July 30th, we proudly celebrated Corrections Officers Day in New Jersey, a day established into law by Congressman Van Drew during his tenure… Read more »
