Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202)225-6572 Representatives Jeff Van Drew(NJ-2), Doris Matsui(CA-6) and Steven Horsford(NV-4) introduce the Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act, legislation to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare costs by reversing the administration’s rule that would make fewer Americans eligible for the… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572    On Thursday, November 21, 2019 Congressman Jeff Van Drew introduced H.Res. 727, a bipartisan House Resolution condemning terrorist rocket attacks on Israel and supporting Israel’s right to defend itself. Between November 12th and 14th, 2019, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)… Read more »

CONGRESSMAN JEFF VAN DREW RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF 10-YEAR-OLD VICTIM OF THE SHOOTING AT THE PLEASANTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 (Pleasantville, New Jersey) – Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement on the Passing of 10-Year-Old Victim of the… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew today announced that Community Health Care, Inc. has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the amount of $3,365,778. This award is provided through the Health Resource and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Health Center Cluster… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 U.S. Congressman Jeff Van Drew today announced a grant award to the Pleasantville Housing Authority for the amount of $232,916 which will enable persons with disabilities to access affordable housing and enables these individuals to live independently in the community. The United States Department… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 (Pleasantville, New Jersey) – Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement regarding the shooting at the Pleasantville High School football game on Friday, November 15, 2019: “I am heartbroken to hear of the senseless act of violence at the Pleasantville High School… Read more »

Van Drew Co-Sponsors Legislation Forcing Cable Companies to Disclose Hidden Fees Which Costs Consumers $28 Billion Per Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202)225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew has co-sponsored the Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (‘TRUE Fees’) Act, legislation that would require… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew announces a fix to a 2016 objection from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that made it cost prohibitive for local towns to conduct a beach renourishment project that protects life and property from flood and coastal storm damage. The project impacts Avalon, Stone Harbor… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s Statement on the Passing of William J. Hughes: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of William “Bill” J. Hughes, former U.S. Representative and Ambassador. Mr. Hughes has fought for South Jersey for decades and it is an honor to have known him… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas 1(202) 225-6572 Congressman Jeff Van Drew released the following statement on today’s vote on the impeachment inquiry: “Today, I voted Nay on H.Res. 660. Without bipartisan support I believe this inquiry will further divide the country tearing it apart at the seams and will ultimately fail in the… Read more »