Press Releases

Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced the Banking Privacy Act of 2021. Congressman Van Drew recently voiced his opposition to the Biden Administration's proposal to require financial institutions to report private bank information of individuals to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Currently, this provision is being considered to be included in the Democrats' $3.5 trillion social… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller being held in military prison while he awaits a preliminary hearing.  "Lieutenant Colonel Scheller is a patriot who fought for and defended our great nation," said Congressman Van Drew. "Demanding accountability for the botched withdrawal of Afghanistan does not warrant… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on the Administration's proposal to require financial institutions to report inflows and outflows of business and personal accounts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Financial institutions would be forced to disclose to the IRS any accounts with transactions that amount to more than $600… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced fire companies in South Jersey that received the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Awards.  "I am excited to announce that four fire companies in New Jersey's Second District were awarded grants from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program," said Congressman Van Drew. "These grants are vital to assist fire companies in… Read more »

Harrison Township, NJ - Yesterday, Congressman Van Drew joined Committeeman Adam Wingate to inspect the tornado damage in Mullica Hill and the surrounding areas. Congressman Van Drew toured neighborhoods that were signifcantly impacted by the tornado, including New Jersey's largest dairy farm, the Eachus family farm.  "Yesterday, I met with local officials in Harrison Township… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced a Concurrent Resolution with a dozen of his colleagues condemning and censuring President Biden for his unacceptable failures regarding the troop withdrawal in Afghanistan. Congressman Van Drew also previously called for the resignation of President Biden, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, and other Democrat leaders.  President… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement on the United States Servicemembers and civilians lost in the suicide bombing in Kabul.  "I pray for those that are injured and the families of the American Servicemembers and American citizens we lost today in Kabul," said Congressman Van Drew. "It is absolutely unacceptable that the President allowed for our people… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on the current situation in Afghanistan. “President Biden’s decision to simply hand Afghanistan back to the Taliban after almost twenty years to the day since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, will go down as one of the most shocking and embarrassing failures of leadership in American history,”… Read more »

 Today, Congressman Van Drew is pleased to announce that the Bayshore’s East Point Lighthouse will be re-opening to the public. “Over the past 5 months, my office has mediated talks between the Maurice River Historical Society and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,” said Congressman Van Drew. “I’m proud to say that we have… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a joint statement with Commissioner Director Gerald M. Thornton and Commissioner Vice-Director Leonard C. Desiderio on the hypocrisy of the Administration to allow illegal immigrants to flow in through our southern border, while our northern border remains closed until at least August 21st. “It is unconscionable to think that this Administration… Read more »