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Congressman Van Drew Requests Drive Thru Testing for COVID-19 in South Jersey

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Today, Congressman Van Drew requested a drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 in South Jersey from FEMA and Governor Phil Murphy. Currently there are no testing sites in South Jersey. Congressman Van Drew has requested that this location be able to be utilized by residents of South Jersey only and he has advocated for the location to be somewhere in western Atlantic County, to be…

Congressman Van Drew Supports Coronavirus Relief Package

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Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced his support of the approximately $2 trillion-dollar Coronavirus relief package passed by the Senate. This package includes direct financial assistance to individuals and businesses that are in dire need right now. Below are some of the key points: $1200 per individual/$2400 per couple if you make less than $75k or $150k/yr respectively, and…

Statement from Congressman Jeff Van Drew Regarding Phase 3 Coronavirus Legislation

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“The pain Americans are feeling is real; they need decisive action and they need it now. I am working every single day to make sure my constituents and all Americans get access to the direct financial relief they need,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Politicians should be working on how to alleviate the fear and uncertainty right now for the sake of America. This is the…

President Trump Signs Second Phase of Coronavirus relief packages, SBA Disaster Relief Loans Available for Small Businesses

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Last night, President Trump signed into law the second phase of the Coronavirus relief packages. Included in this legislation are billions of dollars in assistance to small business owners for low-interest loans. Businesses in all counties in New Jersey are eligible for disaster relief funds. We are expecting a much larger funding package over the next few days to address the…

Congressman Van Drew Supports Direct Financial Relief for America

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Today Congressman Van Drew announced his support of the proposed Coronavirus relief package and the initiatives he would like to see included in a deal. “The American economy is driven and maintained by the exceptionalism of the women and men who make up our workforce; we must do everything we can to protect them. In the upcoming Coronavirus legislation, I would like to…

Congressman Van Drew Supports H.R. 6201, Additional Funding to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

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Tonight, Congressman Van Drew voted to support an additional $8.3 billion funding supplemental bill to help prepare America for the Coronavirus pandemic. The bill includes: Free Coronavirus testing for every individuals deemed medically necessary. Paid emergency leave with two weeks of paid sick leave, and up to three months of paid family and medical leave. Increased Medicaid…

Congressman Van Drew Will Fight to Stop Price Gouging Over Coronavirus

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Congressman Van Drew stands ready to assist in any way possible to stop “price-gouging” happening because of the Coronavirus crisis. There have been numerous reports of basic consumer goods’ prices, such as toilet paper, sanitizers, flights and other necessities, being grossly overpriced. “Utilizing fear to rip people off during a crisis is abhorrent, dishonest…

Congressman Van Drew Sponsors Legislation for Veterans to Continue Receiving GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis

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Today Congressman Van Drew announced he will be sponsoring H.R. 6194, a bill that will ensure veterans have access to their GI Bill benefits they earned, and will be using, during the current Coronavirus crisis. The Coronavirus is causing many universities around the country to transition to “distance learning,” where students attend their classes through telecommunications.…

Congressman Van Drew Demands Democrat Leadership Get to Work on Coronavirus for the Sake of Our Nation

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Today, 3.12.20 at 4:00PM, Congressman Van Drew called upon Democrat leadership to get their act together, stop wasting time, and put legislation on the floor today that will go to help Americans impacted by Coronavirus. “I am sitting at my desk in Washington waiting. Waiting for Nancy Pelosi to put a useful piece of legislation on the floor to help American workers and…

Coronavirus Update

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An outbreak of a respiratory disease caused by a Coronavirus (COVID-19) that originated in China has made its way to America. I want to give you a quick update on what we are doing and some precautionary actions you can help to stop the spread and protect yourselves and your families. Last week I voted in support of an $8.3 billion supplemental spending bill to address…