Statements and posts
16 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Congressman Van Drew Leads Federal Response to Nor'easter Disaster
Led federal response tour assessing nor'easter damage and discussing disaster assistance with FEMA and Army Corps.
“This was the worst storm we have seen here in more than a decade, and there was very serious damage up and down our coast.”
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Congressman Van Drew Applauds President Trump's Executive Order Addressing Alpha-gal Syndrome
Praised President Trump's executive order on alpha-gal syndrome treatment and food labeling.
“Alpha-gal is something I have been working on for a long time because I have heard directly from people who have to think about it every single day.”
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Congressman Van Drew Recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Recognized Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and called for continued support for research and treatment.
“No child should have to spend their childhood fighting cancer. But every day, children and families across the country are facing treatments, hospital stays, and uncertainty that most of us can hardly imagine.”
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month DesignationCancer AwarenessAI-read
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Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on FCC Review of Verizon Copper Service Proposal
Praised FCC decision to review Verizon's proposal to discontinue copper telephone service.
“This is a good first step, and I appreciate Chairman Carr and the FCC for taking these concerns seriously.”
Verizon Copper Service Discontinuation ReviewScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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Congressman Van Drew Provides Update on Storm Response Across South Jersey
Provided update on nor'easter response and announced plans to meet with FEMA and Army Corps.
“Teams are already in the district assessing conditions and damage, and that work will continue throughout the week.”
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Congressman Van Drew Statement on Nor'easter This Weekend
Stated readiness to help South Jersey prepare for and respond to an approaching nor'easter.
“My office is in touch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the White House so that if South Jersey is hit hard, we can make sure our communities get any federal help they need as quickly as possible. South Jersey has been through major storms before, and we know how important it is to be ready before…”
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Congressman Van Drew Urges FCC to Reject Verizon Plan to End Copper Service in South Jersey
Urged FCC to reject Verizon's plan to discontinue copper telephone service in South Jersey.
“Many people in South Jersey still depend on these copper lines, especially in rural areas where cell service can be unreliable.”
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Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Passage of Major South Jersey Water Infrastructure Priorities
Celebrated House passage of Water Resources Development Act with eleven South Jersey priorities.
“South Jersey is surrounded by water, and our towns deal with flooding, erosion, aging dams, and waterways that need our full attention. I fought to get these priorities into the bill because they will directly address these concerns and make a real difference in the safety of the residents of South Jersey. Now they are…”
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Congressman Van Drew's PROOF Act Passes House to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs
Announced House passage of PROOF Act to crack down on fraud in federal programs.
“To me, it is simple. If taxpayer money is being stolen, investigators should be able to get the records they need to find out where it went.”
National Fraud Enforcement Division ActFraud EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10326 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 670
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Congressman Van Drew Chairs Hearing on New Jersey Voter Roll Scandal
Chaired hearing examining noncitizen voter registration and voting in New Jersey.
“The part that should make every person in New Jersey angry is that the state knew there was a problem in June of 2024 and did not tell the public what happened until two years later.”
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Congressman Van Drew Condemns Immigration Failure After Attack on Six-Year-Old Girl in NJ
Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after an illegal immigrant who had previously been in ICE custody was charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in New Jersey.
“There are no words for what this little girl and her parents are going through.”
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Congressman Van Drew Rejects Atlantic City Electric's "Two-Cent" Response
Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Atlantic City Electric's claim that refunds tied to the recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) audit would amount to less than two cents per month.
“First we were told nothing was wrong, and people were simply using more electricity.”
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New Jersey Congressional Delegation Unites in Push to Bring F-35s to Atlantic City
Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the entire New Jersey congressional delegation has joined him in calling on Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink to select the 177th Fighter Wing in Atlantic City as a future home for the F-35…
“The 177th Fighter Wing is one of the best locations in the United States for the F-35, and I am so glad we were able to bring the New Jersey delegation together behind this effort.”
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Today, Congressman Van Drew sent separate letters to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) following a federal audit that identified five areas of financial noncompliance at ACE.
“Atlantic City Electric needs to show us exactly how much money was improperly charged, where that money went, and whether those costs were ultimately passed along to families and businesses.”
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Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to findings from a federal audit of Atlantic City Electric (ACE) that found the company overbilled customers and made errors related to federal tax law.
“For years, we have been saying something was wrong with what people in South Jersey were paying for electricity.”
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Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew responded to Governor Mikie Sherrill's letter attacking members of the Republican Study Committee who joined Congressman Van Drew's effort to get answers about the failure that placed thousands of…
“When we first raised this issue, we did so because we were genuinely concerned about what happened in New Jersey and wanted to understand exactly how it happened.”