Coronavirus

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 »