Press Releases

MAYS LANDING,--Today, Congressman Van Drew requested a state of emergency declaration in response to severe weather in South Jersey. Storms and winds battered down areas already struggling with resource allocation during the COVID-19 crisis. A state of emergency must be declared for the areas impacted to have access to funds. “Over the last few hours, storms and powerful winds have… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew offered his support of, and ideas for the next round of stimulus funding being discussed. The enactment of the third round of stimulus is up and running, however we are still waiting on the total rollout to be fully enacted. We still need to receive on guidance from certain agencies regarding process and application (e.g.-SSI recipients process for the IRS… Read more »

South Jersey now has several Coronavirus testing sites. These locations are for residents of the counties, by appointment and having met certain criteria for testing. We will keep you posted as additional sites open. Atlantic County: Hamilton Mall parking lot https://www.atlantic-county.org/news/details.asp?ID=4600 Cape May County: By… Read more »

Friends, This is Congressman Jeff Van Drew with an update for you with some important information about what resources are available to you currently. Over the last several weeks, my colleagues and I have passed significant legislation to address the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the resources that are available to you right now, ALL ELIGIBLE SALEM COUNTY RESIDENTS WILL RECEIVE… Read more »

Dear Friend, This is Congressman Jeff Van Drew. The Coronavirus crisis is causing fear, anxiety and financial hardship for families across our community, our state and our nation. Congress has passed unprecedented legislation to help Americans during this difficult time. My staff and I are ready to help you in any way that we can. Together we can overcome this crisis and be stronger… Read more »

Today, the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) announced grants from monies allocated to them in the COVID-19 relief package(CARES Act) that was passed and signed into law last Friday(3/27). South Jersey is expected to receive more than $130 million dollars in funds. “I am pleased to see South Jersey included with some much-needed funding for projects during these difficult… Read more »

MAYS LANDING, NJ—In an unbelievably tone-deaf move, the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) will hold hearings this Wednesday and Thursday (April 1st and 2nd). The hearings are to discuss the proposal to raise tolls in South Jersey by a whopping 36% at time when public gatherings are prohibited, and the state is under restrictive quarantine measures. “South Jersey… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew requested a drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 in South Jersey from FEMA and Governor Phil Murphy. Currently there are no testing sites in South Jersey. Congressman Van Drew has requested that this location be able to be utilized by residents of South Jersey only and he has advocated for the location to be somewhere in western Atlantic County, to be… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced his support of the approximately $2 trillion-dollar Coronavirus relief package passed by the Senate. This package includes direct financial assistance to individuals and businesses that are in dire need right now. Below are some of the key points: $1200 per individual/$2400 per couple if you make less than $75k or $150k/yr respectively, and… Read more »

“The pain Americans are feeling is real; they need decisive action and they need it now. I am working every single day to make sure my constituents and all Americans get access to the direct financial relief they need,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Politicians should be working on how to alleviate the fear and uncertainty right now for the sake of America. This is the… Read more »