Speeches

5.07.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Chase Sheldon On Becoming An Eagle Scout May 7, 2026

Congressman Van Drew had the pleasure of attending Chase Sheldon’s Eagle scout ceremony, a proud moment for him and his family. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a stro...

05.07.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors New Eagle Scout Jakob Dase May 7, 2026

Today, Congressman Van Drew would like to honor Jakob Dase on his achievement of the rank of Eagle scout ceremony. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate f...

5.07.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Anthony Marinelli on his Eagle Scout Court of Honor May 7, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew had the pleasure of attending Anthony Marinelli’s Eagle scout ceremony, a proud moment for him and his family. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputa...

5.07.26 | Rep. Van Drew Recognizes the Zigo Family and their Impact on South Jersey May 7, 2026

Today, Rep. Van Drew rises to recognize the Zigo Family and their businesses: the Cowtown Cowboy Outfitters, the Marketplace at Cowtown, and their newest addition, the Bullhide Brewery. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey Stat...

5.07.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Eagle Scout, Benjamin Skrobanek May 7, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew had the pleasure of attending Benjamin Skrobanek’s Eagle scout ceremony, a proud moment for him and his family. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reput...

4.08.26 | Rep. Van Drew Recognizes Tom Merighi Jr. and his family's restaurant, Merighi's Savoy Inn April 9, 2026

Rep. Van Drew recognizes Tom Merighi Jr. and his family's restaurant, Merighi's Savoy Inn. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern New Jersey m...

4.08.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates the Egg Harbor Township High School Mock Trial Team April 9, 2026

Rep. Van Drew celebrates the Egg Harbor Township High School Mock Trial Team winning the Atlantic County championship. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advoca...

4.08.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors New Eagle Scout Bryce Jordan DiFilippantonio April 9, 2026

Rep. Van Drew had the honor of attending Bryce DiFilippantonio's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern New Jersey...

4.08.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Eagle Scout Ryan Cubeiro April 9, 2026

Rep. Van Drew recently had the honor of attending Ryan Cubeiro's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern New Jersey...

4.08.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Brandon Cubeiro on his Eagle Scout Court of Honor April 9, 2026

Rep. Van Drew recently had the honor of attending Brandon Cubeiro’s Eagle scout court of honor, a proud moment for both him and his family. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputati...

4.08.2026 | Rep. Van Drew Recognizes Reverand John Ash April 8, 2026

Rep. Van Drew rises to recognize Reverand John Ash, longtime Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Mays Landing, who retired in February after more than 60 years of service. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board...

4.08.2026 | Rep. Van Drew Honors New Eagle Scout, Matthew Barnabei April 8, 2026

Rep. Van Drew had the honor of attending Matthew Barnabei’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor, a proud moment for him and his family. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a stron...

3.4.26 | Rep. Van Drew: "Decisive Action Against the Iranian Regime Protects America" March 11, 2026

Rep. Van Drew speaks on the House floor in favor of America taking decisive action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a ...

2.11.26 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Favor of the SAVE America Act February 11, 2026

Rep. Van Drew speaks on the House floor in favor of H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act, which would require individuals to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jers...