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Congressman Van Drew Introduces Resolution to Remove Capitol Fencing, Return National Guard Home

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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…

Congressman Van Drew Slams Biden Administration Over Sending COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Foreign Countries

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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…

Congressman Jeff Van Drew Introduces Resolution Calling for COVID-19 Vaccines to be Prioritized for Americans Before Foreign Countries

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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…

Rep. Van Drew Issues Letter Urging Immediate Action on Tainted Food for National Guard Stationed at Capitol

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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…

Congressman Van Drew Announces Comcast Will Delay Rate Hikes until 2022

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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…

Congressman Jeff Van Drew Statement on Comcast Delaying Overage Penalties

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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…

Congressman Van Drew Announces Committee Assignments

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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…

Congressman Jeff Van Drew Sends Letter to Comcast Requesting Elimination of New Data Overage Penalties

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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."

Congressman Jeff Van Drew Statement on Inauguration of President Biden

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Today, I will be at the Capitol, representing everyone in South Jersey, to respectfully watch President Joe Biden take his oath as the duly-elected 46th President of the United States. Our work will once again begin anew and while we may not always agree, we must all work together to fight for a Strong America and a Strong South Jersey.  It is up to all of us to build upon our past…

Rep. Van Drew Statement on Capitol Police Officer Sicknick's Death

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Congressman Jeff Van Drew offered his condolences the death of Capitol Police Officer Sicknick while in the line of Duty. “Officer Sicknick protected lives, and preserved our democracy,” said Congressman Van Drew. “His life was lost defending those of us here in the Capitol. Rest in Peace, may God Bless you and your family.”