Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Van Drew supports seriously evaluating whether to reinstate power generation at Oyster Creek. He includes this as one part of a broader approach to provide reliable, affordable electricity, without committing to a restart.
Context: The passage does not specify what kind of generation would be evaluated or set out criteria or a timeline for the evaluation.
Van Drew says New Jersey should move into the design phase for new nuclear generation at Salem. He presents this as a way to add reliable power and help address energy costs; the proposal is to advance design, not a statement that a plant has been approved or built.
Context: The passage does not specify a timeline, funding, or construction plan.
Van Drew secured an improvement to his hot spot erosion program that incorporates nature-based solutions. It is included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which had cleared the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and was awaiting consideration by the full House.
Context: The passage does not specify which nature-based solutions would be used. The bill had not yet received full House consideration.
Van Drew secured authorization for a study of rerouting the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway near Ventnor City to address navigation challenges related to the Dorsett Avenue bridge. The authorization is in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which had been approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and was awaiting consideration by the full House.
Context: The provision authorizes a study, not a completed rerouting. The bill had not yet received full House consideration.
Van Drew secured a provision reauthorizing the National Dam Safety Program through 2031 and including his DAMS Act provision to strengthen dam safety nationally. The provision is part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which had cleared committee and was awaiting consideration by the full House.
Context: The bill had not yet received full House consideration when this statement was published.
Van Drew secured a provision directing a study to create a dedicated funding source for beach projects. The study is part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which had been approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and was awaiting consideration by the full House.
Context: The provision directs a study; the passage does not establish that a funding source has been created. The bill had not yet received full House consideration.
Van Drew secured a provision to expedite the North Wildwood hurricane and storm damage reduction project, using Hereford Inlet as its source of sand. It is included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which had cleared the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and was awaiting consideration by the full House.
Context: The bill had not yet received full House consideration when this statement was published.
Van Drew secured a provision expanding the ongoing Maurice River dredging study to include shoreline protection for the East Point Lighthouse. The provision is part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which had been approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and was awaiting consideration by the full House.
Context: The bill had not yet received full House consideration when this statement was published.
Jefferson Van Drew called on Governor Murphy and Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to reverse New Jersey’s gas tax increase, which was scheduled to raise the tax to nearly 50 cents per gallon beginning January 1, 2026. He argues that the increase would burden working families and criticizes the state’s spending policies. This is a call for action by New Jersey officials, not a proposal for a federal tax change.
Context: The statement addresses New Jersey’s state gas tax and does not specify how officials should reverse the increase.
Van Drew supports $12.4 million in federal funding for the Atlantic City Housing Authority through HUD’s Operating Shortfall program. He says the money will help cover basic operating costs and stabilize day-to-day operations so the authority can continue serving residents and provide safe, reliable housing.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.