Speeches

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...

02.28.25 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Clark Silvern For Achieving The Rank Of Eagle Scout February 28, 2025

I attended Clark's Eagle Scout Court of Honor to see him attain the coveted rank after five years of hard work. 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 ...

02.28.25 | Rep. Van Drew Visits Zion United Methodist Church As They Are Awarded America 250 Marker February 28, 2025

I had the privilege of visiting Zion United Methodist Church in historic Bargaintown, South Jersey, as they were awarded an America 250 marker to honor the American Revolution patriots buried on their ground. 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...

02.27.25 | Rep. Van Drew Celebrates The General Lafayette Chapter Of The Daughters Of The Revolution February 28, 2025

I recently had the honor of joining the General Lafayette Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as they placed an America 250 marker at Zion Methodist Church, paying tribute to the American Revolution patriots who are buried there. 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 al...

1.22.25 | Rep. Van Drew Supports the Laken Riley Act: "Our Immigration Laws Have to Be Upheld" January 29, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks in support of the Laken Riley Act and the inclusion of his language that would require any illegal alien who assaults an officer to be immediately detained and deported. 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...

1.7.25 | Rep. Van Drew on the Laken Riley Act: "Don't Give Condolences, Vote for the Bill" January 8, 2025

Rep. Van Drew speaks on the House floor in favor of the Laken Riley Act which would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal immigrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses. 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 ser...