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Van Drew questions FEMA's alleged bias against Trump supporters

Congressman Van Drew recently questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing.

By Atlantic County Times | Nov 19, 2024

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Congressman Van Drew opposes New Jersey think tank's proposed tax hikes

Today, Congressman Van Drew expressed his disapproval of the tax increases suggested by New Jersey Policy Perspective.

By Atlantic County Times | Nov 15, 2024

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Exelon postpones meeting; Congressman Van Drew expresses disappointment

By Atlantic County Times | Nov 13, 2024

Congressman Van Drew has announced that Exelon has postponed a scheduled meeting, originally set for this week, to the first week of December.

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Van Drew seeks end to federal funding for colleges allowing anti-semitic events

By Atlantic County Times | Nov 11, 2024

Today, Congressman Van Drew expressed his intention to collaborate with a sponsor to reintroduce legislation aimed at withdrawing federal funding from colleges and universities that permit anti-semitic events on their campuses.

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Van Drew seeks concrete action from Atlantic City Electric over high utility costs

By Atlantic County Times | Nov 7, 2024

Congressman Van Drew has announced an upcoming meeting with Atlantic City Electric (ACE) and Exelon in Washington, D.C. to discuss the high utility costs impacting South Jersey residents.

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Van Drew seeks action plan from ACE on high electricity bills

By Atlantic County Times | Oct 29, 2024

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he has sent a letter to Atlantic City Electric (ACE) prior to their upcoming meeting.

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Van Drew urges NJBPU to review Atlantic City Electric's rate hikes

By Atlantic County Times | Oct 17, 2024

Congressman Van Drew has addressed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) with a request to examine Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) recent rate increases.

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Van Drew criticizes Atlantic City Electric over transparency issues

By Atlantic County Times | Oct 11, 2024

Today, Congressman Van Drew criticized Atlantic City Electric (ACE) for what he describes as a lack of transparency.

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Van Drew requests federal probe into Atlantic City Electric billing issues

By Atlantic County Times | Oct 8, 2024

Congressman Van Drew has called for a federal investigation into Atlantic City Electric's billing practices. He urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct an audit following numerous complaints from South Jersey residents about significant increases in their electricity bills.

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Van Drew urges swift FEMA funding for Hurricane Helene victims

By Atlantic County Times | Oct 3, 2024

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement urging the administration to expedite Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Field hearing set in South Jersey on surging power bills

By Atlantic County Times | Oct 1, 2024

Congressman Jeff Van Drew will host a field hearing in South Jersey on October 8, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET. The event, titled "An Examination into Surging Power Bills in South Jersey," aims to address the reported increases of up to 400% in electricity bills faced by some residents. The hearing will bring together community leaders and energy policy experts to explore the causes behind these rising costs.

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Van Drew announces hearing on rising electricity costs in South Jersey

By Atlantic County Times | Sep 20, 2024

Congressman Van Drew has announced plans to hold a field hearing in South Jersey to address the rising electricity costs affecting New Jersey families. Additionally, he will introduce a package of five bills aimed at increasing transparency from utility companies and protecting consumers from future rate hikes.

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Van Drew criticizes Atlantic City Electric's response on high electric bills

By Atlantic County Times | Sep 13, 2024

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement criticizing Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) response to his request for a halt to all shut-off notices and a public forum. This comes amid rising electric bills affecting South Jersey residents.

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Congressman Van Drew introduces bill to designate alpha-gal as major allergen

By Atlantic County Times | Sep 10, 2024

Congressman Van Drew introduced H.R. 9382 today, a bill aimed at designating alpha-gal as a major food allergen. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to red meat or other products containing alpha-gal, affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans.

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Congressman Van Drew urges Atlantic City Electric to halt utility shut-offs amid billing issues

By Atlantic County Times | Aug 30, 2024

Congressman Van Drew has called on Atlantic City Electric to halt all shut-off notices for customers facing difficulties paying their bills due to unexpected increases following the installation of smart meters. Many long-time, timely bill payers are now experiencing significant spikes in their utility costs without clear explanations.

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Van Drew introduces bill to eliminate income tax on social security benefits

By Atlantic County Times | Aug 28, 2024

Congressman Van Drew introduced H.R. 9359, known as The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, today in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security payments, safeguard Social Security funding, and provide relief to retirees.

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Congressman Van Drew calls for NJBPU probe into rising electricity bills

By Atlantic County Times | Aug 26, 2024

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) demanding a public hearing to allow South Jersey residents to voice their concerns over significant increases in their electricity bills.

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Congressman Van Drew holds third hearing on offshore wind industrialization

By Atlantic County Times | Aug 13, 2024

Brigantine, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew hosted a hearing titled "An Examination into Offshore Wind Industrialization: Part Three," joined by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). This hearing follows previous sessions in Brigantine, New Jersey and Ocean City, Maryland.

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Congressman Van Drew attends Lake Lenape Dam reconstruction launch

By Atlantic County Times | Aug 5, 2024

Mays Landing, NJ - Today, Congressman Van Drew attended the commencement of the reconstruction of the Lake Lenape Dam in Mays Landing, South Jersey. The dam, currently classified as a Class One High Hazard Dam, poses a severe risk to the surrounding area, as its potential failure could lead to loss of life and significant property damage. The comprehensive reconstruction of this dam will mitigate these risks, ensuring the safety and security of the community. Congressman Van Drew secured $4.6 million in funding for this project as part of the Federal Emergency Management...

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Van Drew introduces resolution honoring fallen correctional officers

By Atlantic County Times | Jul 31, 2024

Congressman Van Drew introduced a resolution today to honor the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of correctional officers across the United States, particularly those who have lost their lives while on duty. On July 30th, New Jersey celebrated Corrections Officers Day, a day established into law by Congressman Van Drew during his tenure in the State Senate. This day honors the memory of Fred Baker, a corrections officer who was killed by an inmate while on duty and pays tribute to all corrections officers who have lost their lives in service.