Press Releases

On Monday, April 12, Democrat Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) issued a statement on Twitter, calling for an end to policing and incarceration and declaring that policing in America is “inherently and intentionally racist.” Congressman Jeff Van Drew issued the following statement: “At a time when members of Congress sit comfortably behind fortified walls… Read more »

Our hearts go out to the United States Capitol Police (USCP) force and the family and loved ones of the officer who lost their life today. The USCP put their lives on the line every single day in defense of this nation and while we still do not have all of our questions answered, these senseless acts of violence have no place in our society. Read more »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, joined by 38 colleagues, introduced the Fencing Removal and Ending Encampment (FREE) Resolution that enjoins Congress to remove the razor wiring installed around the Capitol campus and recall the National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C. Since the events of January 6th, the U.S. Capitol complex has been surrounded by barricades, razor wire, and patrols… Read more »

Today, the White House confirmed that the Biden Administration is finalizing plans to give 4 million of the 7 million releasable doses the United States currently has in supply of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico and Canada. Of these 4 million doses, it has been reported that 2.5 million will be sent to Mexico and 1.5 million will be sent to Canada. Congressman Jeff Van Drew… Read more »

This week, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), joined by House Republican Representatives Ted Budd (NC-13), Matt Gaetz (FL-1), Paul Gosar (AZ-4), Bill Posey (FL-8), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Buddy Carter (GA-1), and David McKinley (WV-1) introduced House Resolution 197 that calls on Congress to prioritize the vaccination of Americans from COVID-19 before exporting doses to foreign… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew issued a letter to National Guard Bureau Chief General Hokanson, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urging immediate action to address the substandard quality of food being served to National Guard members stationed at the United States Capitol. Congressman Jeff Van Drew has previously voiced concern over the continued… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew is pleased to announce that Comcast has now stated they will not raise their rates until at least 2022. During financial uncertainty in an ongoing pandemic, Congressman Van Drew also plans to introduce legislation that would limit the ability of telecommunications providers to raise rates and add penalties for usage. Local providers, like Comcast, in South Jersey… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew is pleased to announce that Comcast has walked back its attempt to increase prices for customers’ data usage.  Comcast was attempting to create a cap on its service and then raise fees during an ongoing health crisis. While he is happy about the delay, he is ready to fight to make sure this delay becomes permanent.  Comcast released the following… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced his committee assignments for the 117th Congress.  The Congressman will serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and has been reappointed to the Homeland Security Committee. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure and Homeland Security Committees, to continue advocating for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew sent a letter to Comcast requesting an elimination to their newly implemented data overage penalties. "South Jersey has been beaten down by COVID. It is disgusting to profit off of the pain of this pandemic," said Congressman Van Drew. "I am calling on Comcast to remove these onerous penalties that will impact families across our region." Read more »