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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 wants to recognize 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 Assembl...

  • 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...

  • 2.06.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Navy Veteran, Russ Setser February 10, 2026

    Rep. Van Drew wants to recognize Russ Setser, a proud United States Navy Veteran. 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 municipali...

  • 2.06.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Joesph Szarzynski on his Eagle Scout Court of Honor February 10, 2026

    Rep. Van Drew recently had the honor of attending Joseph Szarzynski's Eagle Scout Court of Honor, celebrating a young man who truly lives by the values of Scouting. 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....

  • 2.06.26 | Rep. Van Drew Recognizes Michael Clark and his Impact on South Jersey February 10, 2026

    Rep. Van Drew rises to recognize Michael Clark for his unwavering commitment to his community through a lifetime of volunteering and civic leadership. 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...

  • 2.06.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Eagle Scout Charlie Bucci February 6, 2026

    Rep. Van Drew had the honor of attending Charlie Bucci'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 strong a...

  • 1.09.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors New Eagle Scout, Robert Rieck III January 9, 2026

    Rep. Van Drew is proud to recognize Robert Rieck III, an Eagle Scout of Troop 7044, and a young man who has dedicated eight years to Scouting. 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...

  • 1.09.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Dr. Vytas Siliunas on His Retirement January 9, 2026

    Rep. Van Drew congratulates Dr. Vytas Siliunason his well-earned retirement after many 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 of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for souther...