Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Van Drew will give the keynote address at Stockton University’s 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Friday May 10, 2019 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Rep. Van Drew will also receive an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service from the institution at the ceremony. “It is such a great… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 At the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing on the State of Fisheries Congressman Jeff Van Drew advocated for the fishermen in South Jersey and throughout the country.  The 2006 Magnuson Stevens Act Amendments dramatically changed the way domestic fishery resources… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572   Today, the House of Representatives voted in a bipartisan fashion to pass Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s amendment to H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would keep the United States in the historic Paris Agreement. The Agreement is a technology-neutral pledge by nearly every country in the… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s bill to crack down on robocall violators and scammers, H.R. 1575, the “Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2019” was one of a handful of important bills to be discussed at this week’s Communications & Technology Subcommittee hearing on… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew gave the most speeches on the house floor in the first quarter among his colleagues. These speeches are designed to bring attention to certain topics or people, and Congressman Van Drew brought the attention to South Jersey. He highlighted several issues that concern New… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement regarding the Mueller Report and the impeachment question: “Currently impeachment is not the answer. We have an election in a year and a half and the American people can decide then. We are thoroughly reviewing the Mueller Report,… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 (Mays Landing, NJ) – Congressman Jeff Van Drew announces the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for High Schools in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. All High Schools that are in the district can enter. Submissions must be into Congressman Van Drew’s Mays Landing office (5914… Read more »

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 »