Press Releases

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on President Biden's so-called 'gas tax holiday.'  "President Biden calling on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for three months is hardly a solution, saving Americans only 18 cents a gallon and gas station companies are not even required to pass these savings along to consumers," said Congressman Van Drew.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement following the Biden Administration's indication that it is considering eliminating tariffs placed on China.  "President Biden and his Administration continue to fail the American people by not holding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for its repeated lies to the United States and by forcing the United… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he is drafting the Stronger Schools Act which will ensure that our children are safe and protected while at school. The bill will direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Attorney General to work in coordination to develop a program that trains and employs recently discharged veterans and retired law… Read more »

"The violent, horrific attack that left 19 schoolchildren and two teachers dead in Texas is heartbreaking. As a father, I can only imagine what these parents are going through and I send my deepest condolences to the families of those lost."  Read more »

"The Infant Formula Supplemental Apprpriations Act was intentionally named to mislead the American people in order to score cheap political points and does nothing to actually solve the current baby formula crisis, which is a result of this administration's failed policies" said Congressman Van Drew. "After shutting down one of our nation's largest baby formula manufacturing plants,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement following reports of President Biden attempting to hand power over to the World Health Organization (WHO).  "When President Trump was in office, he rightfully sought to withdraw the United States from the WHO, and now our current President has secretly sent the WHO multiple amendments that would hand over the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally reaching an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to resume baby formula production after months of being shut down.  "While this announcement is great news for mothers and families all across the country and will help ease the burdens this shortage has caused, the FDA and the… Read more »

Last night, Congress held a moment of silence for the ten victims of the shooting that took place in Buffalo, New York.  "I strongly condemn this heartbreaking attack on innocent lives in Buffalo, New York. My sincerest condolences go out to the families of the victims of this senseless shooting. The gunman responsible for this heinous act must be held responsible to the fullest… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew expressed his grave concerns about reports of a diesel shortage across the East Coast, specifically affecting New Jersey, that will lead to truck drivers having to ration their fuel. Not only is our nation faced with a diesel shortage, but families across the country are desperate trying to find baby formula.  "The implications that will come from… Read more »

This week, Congressman Van Drew sent Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas a letter expressing his complete disgust with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision to create a "Disinformation Governance Board."  "Secretary Mayorkas has continually failed to protect our border and constantly lies to the American people, yet believes that the DHS should allocate… Read more »