Jefferson Van Drew
U.S. Representative · NJ-2 · Republican
Statements and posts
75 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Demanded ICE custody of undocumented immigrant charged in crash injuring police officer.
“This man, who is in this country illegally, admitted to drinking throughout the day, got behind the wheel of a car, and struck a police officer so hard that he was thrown 30 feet. Austin suffered a compound fracture, a bruised lung, and multiple broken bones. He is lucky to be alive.”
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Congressman Van Drew Marks Strathmere Living Shorelines Groundbreaking
Secured $1.5 million in federal funding for Strathmere Living Shorelines erosion prevention project.
“Our back bays and shorelines are our first line of defense when big storms hit, and we need to do everything we can to keep them strong”
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Congressman Van Drew Introduces Bill to Reduce Crime on Public Transportation
Introduced bill to establish federal crime reduction standards for public transit agencies.
“Across the country, innocent people are being stabbed, assaulted, and attacked on public transit for absolutely no reason”
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Congressman Van Drew Calls for Independent Audit of Atlantic City Electric Digital Meters
Called on FERC to audit Atlantic City Electric's digital meters after billing complaints.
“Something is very wrong here, and I am not going to stop until we get to the bottom of it”
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Congressman Van Drew Congratulates Cape May on Desalination Plant Groundbreaking
Secured $2.25 million in federal funding for Cape May desalination plant.
“We have been working with Cape May for quite some time to get the federal government involved and bring the necessary funding here”
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Announced illegal immigrant with ICE detainer caused crash injuring police officer.
“I know Austin and his family personally, and they are good, hardworking South Jersey people. Austin is a fine young man who proudly serves his community and his country, and now he is lying in a hospital bed with serious injuries after being hit by a drunk driver who was in this country illegally”
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Congressman Van Drew Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Major Broadband Expansion Project
Celebrated groundbreaking of South Jersey broadband expansion project with $24.1 million in federal funding.
“I have been working to improve broadband in South Jersey for decades, and today we are finally seeing all that work come together”
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Congressman Van Drew Recognizes Coast Guard Recruitment Milestone and Cape May's Role in Its Future
Secured $400 million to modernize Coast Guard Training Center Cape May.
“These are brave men and women who are answering the call to protect our nation, and they deserve the very best”
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Congressman Van Drew Announces Townsends Inlet Dredging
Announced dredging project for Townsends Inlet Bridge to improve navigation safety.
“Over the years, the route through Townsends Inlet has gotten smaller and more dangerous”
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Congressman Van Drew Calls on FERC to Determine Refunds and Rate Relief for South Jersey
Called on FERC to review Atlantic City Electric overbilling and order refunds.
“Atlantic City Electric cannot be allowed to decide for itself how much it overcharged people and then tell everyone the answer is less than two cents a month”
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Congressman Van Drew Secures $500,000 for HERO Campaign Expansion
Secured $500,000 federal grant for HERO Campaign police vehicle designated driver program.
“The Elliott family has done incredible work for a very long time, and this funding will help them take that work even further”
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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 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”
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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 Secures $7.2 Million for Major Millville Project
Secured $7.2 million in federal funding to extend Nabb Avenue in Millville, New Jersey.
“This project has the potential to completely transform this part of Millville”
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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”
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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.”
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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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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026. For far too long, the Federal Government's approach to fighting fraud has been fractured, slow, ineffective, and buried under layers of unnecessary bureaucracy. For years, complex fraud…
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Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act, otherwise known as the PROOF Act. For years and years, the American taxpayer has been treated like an open ATM machine by sophisticated criminal syndicates, international…
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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.”
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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”
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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
Condemned immigration enforcement failures after illegal immigrant charged with assaulting child.
“There are no words for what this little girl and her parents are going through”
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