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Congressman Van Drew Highlights Success of Public Safety and Jobs Program

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the impact of several grant programs he secured for Atlantic City that work to strengthen our community and enhance public safety. "I am proud to be doing everything I can to lift up the people of Atlantic City and South Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "These grant programs are making a real difference because they build on…

Congressman Van Drew Applauds President Trump for Offshore Wind Executive Order

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated President Trump's day-one executive order which immediately halted offshore wind leasing and permitting. The order also lays the legal groundwork to permanently terminate these projects by directing the Department of the Interior (DOI) to review existing leases and examine their ecological, economic, and…

Congressman Van Drew Collaborates with President Trump on Executive Order to Halt Offshore Wind Projects

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he has been working closely with President Trump on drafting an executive order that would halt offshore wind turbine activities along the East Coast and lay the groundwork for permanent measures against the projects. The proposed order is expected to be finalized within the first few months of the administration. …

Congressman Van Drew Announces Delay of Vote on ACE Rate Increase Proposal

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew shared that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) did not vote on Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) proposal for a rate increase at their meeting today. The vote on the 8% rate hike request will now take place in April during a meeting open to the public. "While the vote is delayed until early next year, it is more important now…

Congressman Van Drew Alerts Public to NJBPU Meeting on Proposed Rate Hikes

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew shared details about a public meeting hosted by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) on December 18th, 2024, at 10 a.m. This meeting, which will be open to the public and available for live stream viewing, will be discussing and voting on several issues, including Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) request for an 8% rate hike for…

Congressman Van Drew Shares Update from ACE on New Efforts to Address High Utility Bills

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew shared a letter sent to him from Atlantic City Electric (ACE) as a follow-up to their meeting on December 5th, where he met with leaders from ACE and Exelon to discuss solutions for the skyrocketing utility bills affecting South Jersey residents. "As a result of our meeting, we were able to secure some important commitments from ACE," said…

Congressman Van Drew Meets with Exelon to Demand Immediate Action for South Jersey Families

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew met with key representatives and decision makers the within the Exelon and Atlantic City Electric (ACE) company structure to discuss the alarming rise in energy bills affecting South Jersey residents. Participants of the meeting included the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pepco Holdings, the Senior Vice President of…

Congressman Van Drew Blasts Exelon for Seeking Another Rate Hike on South Jersey Residents

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew blasted Exelon's egregious proposal to impose an 8% increase on utility bills in order to pay for infrastructure upgrades like electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. They are seeking approval for this rate hike from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). "Let me be clear—Exelon has already taken far too much from the…

WATCH: Congressman Van Drew Grills FEMA Administrator on Emergency Response Bias Against Trump Supporters

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew questioned Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell in a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing about reports that FEMA workers were instructed to "avoid homes advertising Trump" while assisting hurricane victims. The directive led workers to skip over at least 20 homes displaying…

Congressman Van Drew Condemns Proposed Tax Hikes by New Jersey Think Tank

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew voiced strong opposition to tax hikes proposed by the New Jersey Policy Perspective, warning that the suggested measures would make the state less affordable and drive more residents to leave the state. The think tank's report calls for reversing a prior tax cut, which brought New Jersey's sales tax rate down from 7% to…