Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in support of a plan to lower prescription drug prices by tying certain U.S. payments to the lower rates paid in other high-income countries.
"First, let me be clear: I will never support cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security that are not specifically aimed at reducing waste, fraud, or abuse,"… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that, following a productive meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the agency has agreed to engage with New Jersey state leaders—including Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)—to address growing concerns surrounding the New Jersey Protecting Against Climate… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew slammed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) for granting offshore wind developer Attentive Energy a one-year extension on $37.3 million in payments that were originally due in January.
"Once again, the NJBPU is choosing to protect big corporations instead of standing up for New Jersey families," said Congressman Van Drew.… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that following his direct engagement with the Department of the Interior, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Justice, the Empire Wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York will be ordered to halt construction.
"I have worked closely with these federal agencies to expose the problems… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent congressional watchdog agency, released a new report on offshore wind. The GAO report raises significant concerns about offshore wind projects, including interference with radar systems critical to national defense and aviation, threats to… Read more »
Egg Harbor, NJ- Today, Congressman Van Drew welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to the William J. Hughes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Center to celebrate the reauthorization of the FAA, the permanent codification of the FAA Technical Center in South Jersey, and the Center's expanded role as the nation's hub for Advanced… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the House voted to pass the Senate's budget resolution.
"Today, the House passed a budget resolution which simply sets the framework to begin the budget process for this fiscal year," said Congressman Van Drew. "I want to make it absolutely clear that this resolution explicitly does not cut… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement opposing a request by Attentive Energy to delay $37.3 million in payments to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) for an offshore wind project located 42 miles off Seaside Heights.
"Once again, the offshore wind industry is trying to avoid its financial responsibilities and stick New Jersey… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew slammed Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) request to impose an 8% increase on utility bills for consumers in South Jersey to fund the installation of smart meters. This move comes on top of a 17% hike that New Jersey residents are already bracing for starting June 1st. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is expected to vote on… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) accepting a report that includes a proposal for income-based electric rates.
"Once again, the NJBPU is taking direct aim at the hardworking middle class of New Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "On top of the outrageous 17% rate hikes… Read more »
