Speeches

9.27.24 | Rep. Van Drew Presents U.S. Navy Veteran Ann Petronaci With Quilt of Valor September 27, 2024

Rep. Van Drew pays homage to Radiowoman, Ann Petronaci, for your years of service in the United States Navy. Rep. Van Drew pays tribute to Sergeant "Tim" Kiniry, a U.S. Army medic who served on the shores of Normandy. Rep. Van Drew thanks Delta Company of 114th Infantry for their service and Godspeed on their deployment. 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 com...

9.27.24 | Rep. Van Drew Honors The Life Of South Jersey's Own, Jaci Bobbitt September 27, 2024

Rep. Van Drew celebrates the long life of beloved grandmother, mother and fantastic resident of South Jersey. Rep. Van Drew pays tribute to Sergeant "Tim" Kiniry, a U.S. Army medic who served on the shores of Normandy. Rep. Van Drew thanks Delta Company of 114th Infantry for their service and Godspeed on their deployment. 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 co...

9.27.24 | Rep. Van Drew Celebrates 102-Year-Old D-Day Veteran September 27, 2024

Rep. Van Drew pays tribute to Sergeant "Tim" Kiniry, a U.S. Army medic who served on the shores of Normandy. Rep. Van Drew thanks Delta Company of 114th Infantry for their service and Godspeed on their deployment. 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 Pres...

9.18.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Support to Strengthen Counter Drone Authorities September 23, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks in support of H.R. 8610, which would reform and strengthen counter drone system authorities, and his amendment to the bill, which would include more critical infrastructure be covered under such. 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 P...

9.18.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Support of the Baby Changing on Board Act September 20, 2024

Rep. Van Drew Speaks in support of H.R. 8995, the Baby Changing on Board Act, which would require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars. 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...

9.16.24 | Rep. Van Drew Thanks K9 Hurricane's Heroes For Great Service To Our Country September 16, 2024

Rep. Van Drew attends event hosted by K9 Hurricane's Heroes, a great firm that takes care of America's retired service dogs. 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 ...

9.16.24 | Rep. Van Drew Presents Francis McArdle With Quilt of Valor September 16, 2024

Rep. Van Drew thanks U.S. Army veteran Sergeant Francis McArdle by presenting him with the Quilt of Valor. 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 south...

9.16.24 | Rep. Van Drew Honors 4th Degree St. Vincent Pallotti Of The Knights of Columbus September 16, 2024

Rep. Van Drew has flag flown over U.S. Capitol for Knights of Columbus brotherhood. 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 municipa...

9.16.24 | Rep. Van Drew Wishes Delta Company Of 114th Infantry Regiment A Great Deployment September 16, 2024

Rep. Van Drew thanks Delta Company of 114th Infantry for their service and Godspeed on their deployment. 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...

7.24.24 | Rep. Van Drew Supports Funding Protections from Cyber Threats July 26, 2024

Rep. Van Drew spoke in favor of his amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act which would move $10,000,000 from renewable energy programs to enhance the security of existing electrical transformers from cyber threats and from physical attacks from individuals. 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...

7.24.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Favor of Reducing Director of Loans Program Salary July 26, 2024

Rep. Van Drew spoke in favor of his amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act which would reduce the salary of Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office, to $1. 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...

7.24.24 | Rep. Van Drew Supports Prohibiting Funds for Green New Deal Initiatives July 26, 2024

Rep. Van Drew spoke in favor of his amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act which would prohibit funds from being used for the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations of the Department of Energy. 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...

7.9.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Support of the Refrigerator Freedom Act July 9, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks on the House floor in favor of the Refrigerator Freedom Act which would prohibit the Department of Energy from enforcing burdensome energy restrictions for refrigerators and freezers. 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 ...

6.28.24 | Rep. Van Drew pay tributes to Xander Trautman on his Eagle Scout award June 28, 2024

Rep. Van Drew honors Xander Trautman on his journey 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 earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern New Jersey municipaliti...