Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced a resolution to designate July 22nd as a day to honor the countless Americans who have played crucial roles during wartime by remaining home and working tirelessly to support those fighting on the frontlines. This day will provide an opportunity to reflect on the collective effort required to maintain our freedom and to… Read more »
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the passage of two of his bills through the House of Representatives with the bipartisan approval of all 12 members of the New Jersey delegation. These bills would rename United States Postal Service facilities in South Jersey, with the post office on Route 47 South in Rio Grande to be renamed the "Carlton H. Hand Post Office… Read more »
Washington, DC - This Memorial Day, we commemorate the bravery, courage, and unwavering dedication of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. Since our country was founded, over 1.3 million Americans have lost their lives defending our country and ensuring our freedom. On this day, we honor the memory of these brave men and women by upholding… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the addition of a veterans' facility in Vineland, South Jersey. This location will provide counseling for a wide range of social and psychological services, including no-cost professional counseling.
"Veteran centers provide necessary care for veterans, servicemembers, and their families. I am… Read more »
Atlantic County, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to expand health care services in Atlantic County. The current Community Based Outpatient Clinic is based in Northfield, New Jersey and will be relocating two miles away to Linwood, New Jersey.
The clinic is set to double in size to over 22,000 square feet, which will… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Van Drew introduced three pieces of legislation—the Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act, the Green Star Families Act, and the Veterans' Telecommunications Protection Act—aimed to bring awareness of veteran suicide and to ease the burden of costs for veterans' organizations.
"Andrew Thomas McCaffrey was a brave and fearless man… Read more »
Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) introduced the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal Act alongside his colleague, Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), to honor our nation's veterans who have suffered from long-term side effects from Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.
"Exposure to Agent Orange has left thousands of brave veterans with lifelong health impacts. Honoring the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement slamming the Biden Administration for its authoritarian vaccine mandates on our military resulting in one of the worst years for Coast Guard recruitment. His statement comes after the U.S. Coast Guard announced that they will be offering up to $50,000 in signing bonuses as an attempt to recruit and retain… Read more »
Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement calling out President Biden and congressional Democrats for frivolously wasting trillions of Americans taxpayer dollars, yet our country's soldiers are being encouraged to take advantage of food stamps to combat rising inflation.
"Instead of throwing billions of dollars to hire more federal bureaucrats, Congress should be… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Inspector General requesting an investigation into the management of the Wilmington VA Medical Center following the suicide attempt of a local veteran.
"I am requesting a full investigation on the tragic event that took place on November 20th, 2021 concerning Chaoe Perry, a… Read more »
