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NJ · DISTRICT 2

Jefferson Van Drew

RepublicanNew JerseyCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 49

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (49)Campaign (35)In office (14)
Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Urges New Jersey to suspend its state gas tax

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew called on New Jersey Governor Sherrill to suspend the state gas tax using a structure similar to his proposed federal suspension. He noted that the state tax is controlled by the governor and state leaders and described relief for working families as the goal.

Context: This is a request for state-level action, not a federal proposal by Van Drew; the passage does not specify a duration or phase-in plan for the state tax suspension.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & workEnergy & environment

Suspend federal fuel taxes for 18 months, then phase them back in gradually

AI-assisted summary

Jefferson Van Drew introduced legislation to suspend federal fuel taxes for 18 months, including 18.3 cents per gallon on gasoline, 24.3 cents on diesel fuel and kerosene, and 19.3 cents on aviation gasoline. The bill would then gradually phase the taxes back in instead of restoring them all at once. Van Drew says the suspension is intended to ease costs for families and people who depend on cars.

Context: The source describes legislation he is introducing, not an enacted policy. The requested phase-in schedule is not specified.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Housing

Replace broken elevators at Atlantic City Housing Authority properties

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew says a portion of the more than $12 million in federal funding announced to stabilize the Atlantic City Housing Authority will be used to fully replace broken elevators. He says he will keep working until conditions are fixed for the long term. The replacements are presented as a long-term fix for elevator failures affecting residents, including seniors and people with disabilities.

Context: The statement does not specify how much of the funding will go to elevator replacements or when the work will be completed.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Opposes a three-year extension without safeguards

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew opposed a three-year extension of the ACA tax credits that, in his view, lacked safeguards against waste, fraud and abuse. He said the bill did not fix the system and called for lawmakers to pursue a different solution rather than pass the measure simply because it was available.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Extend ACA tax credits temporarily while developing reforms

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew supports extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits for a short time while lawmakers work on a longer-term plan. He says families relying on the credits should not face sudden premium increases while Congress delays action. He favors pairing a shorter extension with reforms such as income caps, tighter eligibility checks and improvements to open enrollment.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established
Healthcare

Protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew opposes efforts to take away health coverage without a replacement plan. He supports condemning efforts to strip coverage from people with pre-existing conditions, and says reforms to the Affordable Care Act should protect families and small businesses while aiming to lower healthcare and prescription-drug costs.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established
Energy & environment

Oppose offshore wind development off the East Coast

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew opposes offshore wind development on the East Coast. He argues that it puts livelihoods, industries, and the environment at risk, and says he has worked against what he calls the industrialization of the coast through hearings, legislation, and public advocacy.

Context: The passage does not identify the legislation or specify which offshore wind projects or development limits he supports.

While serving · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Cut taxes for middle-class families and small businesses

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew supports tax reform that benefits middle-class families rather than multimillionaires and large corporations. He calls for a middle-class tax cut that would also benefit hard-working South Jersey families and small businesses, but does not specify its size or design.

Context: The statement does not specify the tax provisions or eligibility rules.

While serving · Original date not established
Agriculture & food

Support South Jersey agriculture and fishing

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew supports greater government help for South Jersey’s agriculture and fishing industries, saying government should help rather than hinder them. He presents this as part of an effort to bring jobs back to the region and support working families, but does not specify a particular government action.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Promote South Jersey tourism

AI-assisted summary

Van Drew supports doing more to promote South Jersey’s tourism economy, which he describes as vital to the region. He does not name a specific promotion program or federal action.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.