Speeches

6/13/25 | Rep. Van Drew Honors New Eagle Scout, Gavin Kane, After Years Of Dedication June 17, 2025

Rep. Van Drew discusses Gavin's career in the Boy Scouts, starting at the age of 13 and earning 31 Merit Badges along the way to becoming an Eagle Scout. 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 ear...

6/13/25 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Father-Son Veteran Duo, Starting With Father, Major Steven Mares June 17, 2025

Rep. Van Drew recognizes Major Steven Mares, a 20-year U.S. Army veteran who served in multiple conflicts and earned numerous commendations for his distinguished 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 of Dent...

6/13/25 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Conor Farrell, His Naval Academy Nom, On Graduating From Annapolis June 17, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks on a fantastic young man named Conor Farrell, who he is proud to say, he nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy and Conor did him proud by graduating with high honors. 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 Sta...

6/13/25 | Rep. Van Drew Recognizes Jayden Beverly For Hise Hard Work Toward Becoming An Eagle Scout June 17, 2025

Rep. Van Drew rises to highlight the dedication and hard work, Jayden Beverly did to reach the highest honor for a Boy Scout. 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...

5.13.25 | Rep. Van Drew Applauds Entrepreneur And American Servant Curtis Bashaw May 15, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks about his good friend, Curtis Bashaw, after all the work he has done for New Jersey and the United States.

5/13/25 | Rep. Van Drew Praises Marine Corps Veteran and Vietnam War Hero Marco Smigliani May 15, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks on the heroic acts of Purple Heart recipient, U.S. Marine Marco Polo Smigliani. 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 Ne...

5.13.25 | Rep. Van Drew Pays Tribute To The Outstanding Life of Great South Jerseyan John Carman May 13, 2025

Rep. Van Drew pays homage to one of his great friend, John Carman, who passed away recently after a valiant and courageous fight with cancer. 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...

5.13.25 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Nathaniel Mignano On His Eagle Scout Court Of Honor May 13, 2025

Rep. Van Drew congratulates Nathan on 11 great years in the Boy Scouts, achieving 30 merit badges and hiking 250 miles to become an Eagle Scout. 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 rep...

05.13.25 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Eagle Scout Breanna Grace Ehrlich May 13, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks about new Eagle Scout Breanna Ehrlich after earning 36 merit badges and completing an outstanding Eagle Scout project. 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...

3.7.25 | Rep. Van Drew Honors the 10th Anniversary of the Execution of 21 Christians in Libya March 7, 2025

Rep. Van Drew honors the 10-year anniversary of the martyrdom of the 21 Christian men who were brutally beheaded by ISIS for their faith. 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...

3.5.25 | Rep. Van Drew: "We Need a Clear, Long-Term Strategy" to Improve Our Coast Guard Fleet March 7, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing on improving our Coast Guard fleet. 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 ad...

3.5.25 | Rep. Van Drew Reacts to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress March 6, 2025

Rep. Van Drew reacts to President Trump's joint address to Congress. 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 municipalities, but esp...

02.28.25 | Rep. Van Drew Pays Tribute Devin Soffy's Eagle Scout Court Of Honor February 28, 2025

Devin started his journey when he was in the second grade and after earning 47 merit badges, he is now an Eagle Scout. 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...

02.28.25 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Jordyn Storck For Attaining The Rank Of Eagle Scout February 28, 2025

Jordyn began her journey in Troop 452 five years ago and through the years, she has persevered through the struggles to achieve the required 22 merit badges to become an Eagle Scout. 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 B...