U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 2nd District
Jefferson Van Drew
Position · +0.38
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 38%
- Labor and Employment 33%
- Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Taxation
- Health
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 73
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Van Drew has influence
Roles
- Chair · Oversight (Judiciary)
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 14th in seniority on the majority side
- Judiciary · 11th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 10326 PROOF Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Van Drew’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Van Drew breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Van Drew voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 38% · 3 of 8 party 13%
- Labor and Employment 33% · 3 of 9 party 0%
- Health 20% · 1 of 5 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Van Drew has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Van Drew broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Take Care of America’s Veterans ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Faster Labor Contracts ActOn Passage · This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.On Motion to Discharge · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Van Drew is saying
All 16 statements and posts-
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…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Van Drew voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 147 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Van Drew’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 51
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
51 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 50 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 57 sponsored billsSponsored 57 (House median 25) · cosponsored 454 (median 289), 120 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Health, Armed Forces and National Security.
- H.R. 10326 PROOF ActRequires states to provide information to the Department of Justice for investigating fraud in federally funded programs. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8194 Agent Orange Service Medal ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9207 Military Pension Protection ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7931 IDA Act of 2026Health · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7991 STOP RGGI ActEnergy · Introduced Mar 18, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7667 TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Feb 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7459 Coastal Trust Fund ActEstablishes a Coastal Trust Fund for coastal conservation and restoration. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Feb 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2526 Bus Parity and Clarity ActUnknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jan 12, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 90% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 61% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 80% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 69% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 85% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 81% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 56% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 86% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 55% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Van Drew voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-497%agreement
- RChristopher H. SmithNJ-496%agreement
- RBarry LoudermilkGA-1194%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Van Drew most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Van Drew’s campaign raised $1.9M: $1.6M (81%) from individuals and $327K (17%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.5M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Van Drew
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 108.
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965 Pef Labor union PAC
- National Association of Convenience Stores Trade association PAC
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Van Drew this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare Van Drew’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NJ-2Republican2019–present
Seat
- State
- New Jersey
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 73
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6572
2447 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Northfield
- Website
- vandrew.house.gov
- CongressmanJVD
- jeffvandrew
- YouTube
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Elsewhere
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