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Coronavirus Update and Letter to Governor Murphy

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Dear Friend, I wanted to update you on some important happenings in Washington and in New Jersey. Last week the Paycheck Protection Program(PPP) started to lend again after we were able to appropriate additional funds into the program. The disaster relief loans directly from the SBA re-opened for businesses in agriculture as well. Please follow this link to learn more about loans and…

Congressman Van Drew Requests Governor Murphy Ease Certain Restrictions on South Jersey

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MAYS LANDING- Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Murphy requesting restrictions be eased on certain activities and industries that can accommodate social distancing and health guidelines to prevent spreading COVID-19. Included in the request was: Allowing for people to practice their faith Allowing for certain medical procedures and surgeries Allowing…

Congressman Van Drew: Its Time to Hold China Accountable for Their Actions

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Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling out China’s government for their role in the death, destruction and dereliction of human decency in their behavior over the handling of the Coronavirus outbreak. “Every American of every background and creed should be furious with China for their disregard of human well-being amidst the Coronavirus cover-up they…

Congressman Van Drew Votes in Support of Additional Funding for Small Businesses and Coronavirus Response

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Today, Congressman Van Drew voted in support of additional funding for programs designed to only be utilized by small businesses and those on the frontlines of healthcare in their time of need during the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is an additional influx of funds into programs designed to keep small businesses and their employees with much-needed resources during this difficult…

Congressman Van Drew Supports DMOs To Access PPP Funds

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Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced his support for the ability of Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) to access funds made available during the COVID-19 emergency funding legislation. South Jersey is home to numerous DMOs, whose goal it is to promote and increase tourism and travel to certain areas. “DMOs help our economy thrive in South Jersey,” said Congressman Van…

Congressman Van Drew To Support Small Businesses with Additional Boost to Paycheck Protection Program, Disaster Loans, and Funding for Hospitals and Testing to Treat COVID-19

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Congressman Jeff Van Drew has announced his support for an additional wave of funding to galvanize the existing programs passed last month in the CARES Act and prior. Congressman Van Drew will oppose any additions not pertaining to the public health crisis at hand. Negotiations are currently pending regarding the dollar amounts and allocation of resources, but included in the talks, and…

Congressman Van Drew Requests State of Emergency Declaration from Governor

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MAYS LANDING,--Today, Congressman Van Drew requested a state of emergency declaration in response to severe weather in South Jersey. Storms and winds battered down areas already struggling with resource allocation during the COVID-19 crisis. A state of emergency must be declared for the areas impacted to have access to funds. “Over the last few hours, storms and powerful winds have…

Coronavirus Resources

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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…

Congressman Van Drew Blasts Proposal for South Jersey Toll Hearings During COVID-19 Pandemic

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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…

Congressman Van Drew Supports Coronavirus Relief Package

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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…