Press Releases

Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced the Health Smart Air Travel Act (HSAT), HR 8526. HSAT will stimulate development of new technologies that mitigate virus transmission in airports and passenger aircraft. Created in partnership with the Atlantic County Economic Alliance and the National Aviation Research and Technology Park, Congressman Van Drew’s legislation would create… Read more »

MAYS LANDING- Congressman Van Drew secured constituent, Petty Officer 1st class David Leininger’s, medals from his time in the service in the United States Navy.  Mr. Leininger served with distinction and honor in the United States Navy from the Korean War to the Vietnam War. Congressman Van Drew’s office obtained numerous medals from the US Navy, even though the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew requests that Congressional leadership work together to fix the pressing issues facing America. Most members of Congress agree on issues like the extension of unemployment benefits, hazard pay for frontline workers, direct stimulus payments to individuals, additional PPE, funding our schools and hospitals appropriately, and the extension of protections for… Read more »

September 11, 2020 Peter T. Gaynor Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C St. SW Washington, DC 20024 Dear Administrator Gaynor, I write to you to oppose the COVID-19 Pandemic: Work Eligible for Public Assistance  policy that puts restrictions on reimbursement for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic starting 9/15/2020. There… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a position in his Mays Landing district office. The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within member offices. The program is limited to veterans who meet all of the following requirements:… Read more »

MAYS LANDING- Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) R.D. James in support of the Maurice River dredging project. This critical project will expedite economic growth and coastal resilience in South Jersey and the Delaware Bayshore. It has been nearly 25 years since the Maurice River was… Read more »

MAYS LANDING- Congressman Jeff Van Drew spent the week prior to a crucial United States Postal Service (USPS) vote, visiting with more than 20 postal offices across 8 counties in South Jersey. The House of Representatives is expected to vote today(8/22) on legislation that will fund the USPS ahead of November’s Presidential and Federal elections. “I visited the hard-working women and… Read more »

MAYS LANDING- Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew was presented the “Spirit of Enterprise” and the “Jefferson-Hamilton” awards from the US Chamber of Commerce. The Spirit of Enterprise is given to members of Congress who vote for pro-economic growth policies while also working across the aisle to ensure those policies are enacted, and the Jefferson-Hamilton award is… Read more »

MAYS LANDING- Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew issued the following statement in response to numerous outstanding issues of national importance that remain unresolved. “The American people deserve representatives in Congress who work 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to come up with a deal that includes making sure unemployment issues are resolved, hazard pay for essential employees… Read more »

MAYS LANDING- Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew requested House leadership bring members back to Washington to deal with the ongoing United States Postal Service issues. "The United States Postal Service is overworked and under-funded. I am asking that leadership bring us back into session to deal with the ongoing issues so that we can ensure they have the necessary resources for them to… Read more »