Press Releases

Last night, President Trump signed into law the second phase of the Coronavirus relief packages. Included in this legislation are billions of dollars in assistance to small business owners for low-interest loans. Businesses in all counties in New Jersey are eligible for disaster relief funds. We are expecting a much larger funding package over the next few days to address the… Read more »

Today Congressman Van Drew announced his support of the proposed Coronavirus relief package and the initiatives he would like to see included in a deal. “The American economy is driven and maintained by the exceptionalism of the women and men who make up our workforce; we must do everything we can to protect them. In the upcoming Coronavirus legislation, I would like to… Read more »

Tonight, Congressman Van Drew voted to support an additional $8.3 billion funding supplemental bill to help prepare America for the Coronavirus pandemic. The bill includes: Free Coronavirus testing for every individuals deemed medically necessary. Paid emergency leave with two weeks of paid sick leave, and up to three months of paid family and medical leave. Increased Medicaid… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew stands ready to assist in any way possible to stop “price-gouging” happening because of the Coronavirus crisis. There have been numerous reports of basic consumer goods’ prices, such as toilet paper, sanitizers, flights and other necessities, being grossly overpriced. “Utilizing fear to rip people off during a crisis is abhorrent, dishonest… Read more »

Today Congressman Van Drew announced he will be sponsoring H.R. 6194, a bill that will ensure veterans have access to their GI Bill benefits they earned, and will be using, during the current Coronavirus crisis. The Coronavirus is causing many universities around the country to transition to “distance learning,” where students attend their classes through telecommunications.… Read more »

Today, 3.12.20 at 4:00PM, Congressman Van Drew called upon Democrat leadership to get their act together, stop wasting time, and put legislation on the floor today that will go to help Americans impacted by Coronavirus. “I am sitting at my desk in Washington waiting. Waiting for Nancy Pelosi to put a useful piece of legislation on the floor to help American workers and… Read more »

An outbreak of a respiratory disease caused by a Coronavirus (COVID-19) that originated in China has made its way to America. I want to give you a quick update on what we are doing and some precautionary actions you can help to stop the spread and protect yourselves and your families. Last week I voted in support of an $8.3 billion supplemental spending bill to address… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced his stark opposition to The New Way Forward Act, sponsored by Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL). The New Way Forward Act is a piece of legislation that would demolish our current immigration system. Currently 44 members of Congress have cosponsored this legislation. It would allow for changes such as: Would decriminalize illegal entry to this country. Would… Read more »

On January 30th Congressman Jeff Van Drew sent a letter to the President of the United States asking for assistance and answers from the local Veterans Affairs branch on a situation that ultimately lead to one of his constituent's, Gerald Keenan, passing away. In the letter Congressman Van Drew requested three issues to be addressed:        A change to the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced his support of Little Egg Harbor’s request for a repayment deferral for FEMA funds dispersed to help with recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. "Deputy Mayor John Kehm & Committeeman Blaise Scibetta have worked tirelessly on this issue since it was first brought to the Township Committee's attention. They immediately reached out… Read more »