Economy

Dear Friend, This is Congressman Jeff Van Drew. The Coronavirus crisis is causing fear, anxiety and financial hardship for families across our community, our state and our nation. Congress has passed unprecedented legislation to help Americans during this difficult time. My staff and I are ready to help you in any way that we can. Together we can overcome this crisis and be stronger… Read more »

MAYS LANDING, NJ—In an unbelievably tone-deaf move, the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) will hold hearings this Wednesday and Thursday (April 1st and 2nd). The hearings are to discuss the proposal to raise tolls in South Jersey by a whopping 36% at time when public gatherings are prohibited, and the state is under restrictive quarantine measures. “South Jersey… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced his support of the approximately $2 trillion-dollar Coronavirus relief package passed by the Senate. This package includes direct financial assistance to individuals and businesses that are in dire need right now. Below are some of the key points: $1200 per individual/$2400 per couple if you make less than $75k or $150k/yr respectively, and… Read more »

“The pain Americans are feeling is real; they need decisive action and they need it now. I am working every single day to make sure my constituents and all Americans get access to the direct financial relief they need,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Politicians should be working on how to alleviate the fear and uncertainty right now for the sake of America. This is the… Read more »

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 »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced the US Census Bureau will be hosting a job fair for their 2020 Census initiative. Date: 2.14.2020 Time: 12-3 PM Location: Atlantic Cape Community College,                  Mays Landing… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2019 CONTACT – Mackenzie Lucas – 1(202) 225-6572 – Mackenzie.lucas@mail.house.gov I am glad that a deal has been reached to end the shutdown and reopen the government. Now it is our job to work together and find compromise in a bipartisan way so that the American people do not suffer again. I am pleased that my idea to appoint a… Read more »