Press Releases

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 »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement opposing the far-left reconciliation bill and Green New Deal provisions it contains. This $4.5 trillion piece of legislation includes $550 billion for the Green New Deal. Billions of dollars will be allocated to provisions such as:  Environmental and climate justice grants;  Guaranteed government loans for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Department of Transportation awarded Atlantic City a $10.3 million (RAISE) grant for a Corridor Revitalization and Safety project.  This project implements street improvements for a 2.7 mile stretch of Atlantic Avenue in downtown Atlantic City. This includes improvements to the city's transit, safety, drainage, and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding legislation he is drafting that would prevent any entity from imposing an authoritarian vaccine mandate.  "President Biden's outrageous vaccine mandates are putting our first responders, firefighters, and police officers, who did not have the opportunity to work remote during the pandemic, at risk of losing… Read more »

Today Congressman Van Drew wants to thank all of our heroic men and women for their service and to wish all of our veterans a Happy Veterans Day. "I first want to wish a Happy Veterans Day to all of those who selflessly served this great nation and to those families," said Congressman Van Drew. "I have always, and will always, be a strong supporter of bettering the lives of our… Read more »