Press Releases

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after Governor Murphy released his 8-step plan that diminishes the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.  "Governor Murphy's anti-gun wish-list will only result in punishing legal gun owners," said Congressman Van Drew. "The package of bills that Governor Murphy has proposed blatantly infringes on the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew met with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Administrator, Steve Dickson, and members of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). These union members represent over 500 employees at the FAA Technical Center.  Last month, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew sends his condolences to the family of Senator Bob Dole.  "Senator Bob Dole was an extraordinary man who dedicated his life to serving the American people and standing up for American values," said Congressman Van Drew. "His legacy will never be forgotten and will inspire generations to come."   Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on President Biden mandating vaccines and testing on the American people who travel overseas while he allows unvaccinated illegal immigrants to pour in at our southern border. "It is amazing how President Biden and his administration continuously place mandates on the American people, yet illegal immigrants are… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew attended a press conference with his fellow colleagues announcing his support for the Crucial Communism Teaching Act. Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL) is leading this critical effort in teaching our young people the evils of communism. This bill makes educational materials available to help educate high school students about the dangers of… Read more »

This week, Congressman Van Drew voted NO on H.R.550, the Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act. This bill would provide $400 million in taxpayer dollars to fund a computer database that would track and record when vaccine doses have been administered to individuals.  "This bill is another attempt by House Democrats to extend their government overreach by… Read more »

Dear Attorney General Garland and Director Carvajal, I am greatly concerned with recent reports regarding the treatment of American citizens that were detained following the events of January 6, 2021 at the United States Capitol. The events that took place that day were, as we can all agree, egregious and inexcusable and those that participated must be held accountable. However, reports… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Inspector General requesting an investigation into the management of the Wilmington VA Medical Center following the suicide attempt of a local veteran.  "I am requesting a full investigation on the tragic event that took place on November 20th, 2021 concerning Chaoe Perry, a… Read more »

Atlantic City, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced his “Stronger Shores” policy campaign, which will be an ongoing coordinated effort with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Coast Guard. Major initiatives of this campaign are to dredge waterways, replenish beaches, protect our coastal communities and environment, and… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on President Biden commenting on Kyle Rittenhouse’s case before receiving any of the facts surrounding the incident.  “It is bad enough that we put a young man through so much scrutiny throughout his trial, but to have the President of the United States label him a “white supremacist” as part of his… Read more »