Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced the Understanding the True Cost of College Act which aims to standardize financial aid communications between institutions of higher education and students. The goal is to help students and families make informed financial decisions about financing their… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew Demands Action Against Medicare Fraud FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew addressed the following LTR to DHHS on Medicare Fraud.pdf to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administrator Seema Verma regarding the exploitation of seniors and Medicare recipients and abuse of the Medicare… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Van Drew Fights to Protect Healthcare Coverage for People with Pre-existing Conditions Congressman Jeff Van Drew said the following about his vote for H. Res. 271: “Healthcare is an issue that we continue fighting on and I am looking forward to a time where we can work together to… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2019 CONTACT - Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew spoke on the House Floor to honor Mr. John Lynch of Wildwood, NJ. Mr. Lynch is an outstanding member of the South Jersey community as he has made it his life's work to enrich the lives of the youth in Wildwood, NJ and beyond by creating learning experiences in schools, and helping… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2019 CONTACT - Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew spoke on the House Floor to honor Mr. John Lynch of Wildwood, NJ. Mr. Lynch is an outstanding member of the South Jersey community as he has made it his life's work to enrich the lives of the youth in Wildwood, NJ and beyond by creating learning experiences in schools, and helping… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Following his work in the New Jersey state legislature to ban offshore oil drilling in state waters and his efforts as a U.S. Congressman to prohibit seismic airgun blasting in the Atlantic Ocean, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2) introduced the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act with Rep. Joe… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Yesterday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which oversees the U.S. Coast Guard, passed H.R. 367, the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019. H.R. 367 provides continuing appropriations to the U.S. Coast Guard in the event of another government shutdown. This legislation is nearly… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s Statement on the completion of Special Prosecutor Mueller’s investigation and call for its public release: “Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, facts matter. Earlier this month, the House of Representatives voted unanimously in a… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ02) released the following statement honoring the American Legion on its 100th anniversary: “The American Legion is a cornerstone of the community of South Jersey, and the United States, and its programs and activities strengthen our nation. To celebrate 100 years of… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ02) released the following statement today on the terror attacks at the mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand:  “My heart is with the people of New Zealand and the victims and their families on this terrible day. We must seek to assist them in any way we can.… Read more »