Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Governor Murphy's latest plan to make his 100% clean energy-by-2035 agenda law before leaving office early next year.
"Everyone wants a cleaner energy future, but it has to be done in a way that is realistic, sustainable, and affordable," said Congressman Van Drew. "Right now, New Jersey families are paying some of the highest… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew condemned Governor Murphy and other Democrats for attempting to shift blame onto PJM Interconnection—a regional transmission organization that oversees electricity movement across 13 states, including New Jersey—while ignoring the very failed policies that caused New Jersey's energy crisis. In a letter last week, nine governors, including… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured crucial language in the final Reconciliation bill that will protect New Jersey hospitals and patients.
"Because of our state's unique county-based hospital provider tax model, New Jersey hospitals were at risk of being left behind. As the bill was originally written by the Senate, it would have had a… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities requesting to terminate its project off the coast of New Jersey.
"This is a huge win for South Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, we have been fighting to protect our coastline, our economy, and our… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced the official authorization of the $10.3 million RAISE grant for the Atlantic Avenue Corridor Revitalization and Safety project, a key step toward revitalizing Atlantic City.
"This is a huge moment for Atlantic City, and I am excited to see this project finally moving forward," said Congressman Van Drew.… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the announcement that New Jersey utility companies are delaying the steep electricity increase that was set to take effect this month until the fall. While the hike is being postponed, consumers will still be expected to pay the full amount with the increase being spread out over a longer… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew discussed the passage of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation.
"This morning, House Republicans passed the budget reconciliation package," said Congressman Van Drew. "I want to make it clear that in this bill there are NO cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security for the people these programs were designed to… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement upon learning that Democrat State Senators Vin Gopal and Paul Sarlo have introduced legislation and are pushing for a new referendum to expand casino gaming to Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetracks in North Jersey.
"A decade ago, we were told that North Jersey casinos were inevitable and that those… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after New Jersey joined 16 other states in filing a lawsuit against President Trump for his executive order halting offshore wind.
"You cannot make this stuff up," said Congressman Van Drew. "The Murphy administration already burned through billions of your tax dollars on offshore wind projects… Read more »
Atlantic City, NJ -This past Friday, Congressman Van Drew hosted U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in Atlantic City, New Jersey for a listening session with AC public housing residents and community leaders.
"What has been going on with the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) is completely unacceptable," said Congressman Van… Read more »
