Hearings

3.21.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Support of Businesses and Sarah’s Law in Judiciary Markup March 22, 2024

Rep. Van Drew discusses several pieces of legislation at a House Judiciary Committee Markup covering topics such as the importance of small businesses in our economy and the necessity of the enforcement of arrests of illegal immigrants who have been charged with a violent crime. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Sen...

3.20.24 | Rep. Van Drew on the Administrative State and Detriment of In-House Adjudication March 20, 2024

Rep. Van Drews questions witnesses at the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust about how the denial of the constitutional right to jury trials in administrative adjudications undermines our legal system and the feasibility of possible solutions. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemb...

3.20.24 | Rep. Van Drew Expresses His Opposition to Offshore Wind at T&I Markup March 20, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks at the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Markup to discuss the negative impacts of offshore wind turbines, such as raised utility bills, devastating loss of marine life, and the urgent national security threat it poses. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing...

3.12.24 | Rep. Van Drew Questions Special Counsel Robert Hur in House Judiciary Committee Hearing March 12, 2024

Rep. Van Drew questioned Special Counsel Robert Hur during a House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding Hur's findings in his classified documents investigation into Joe Biden and his decision to not recommend charges against the President. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost...

3.11.24 | Rep. Van Drew Testifies at the House Committee on Rules March 12, 2024

Rep. Van Drew joins the House Committee on Rules to testify on H.Res. 1065, Denouncing the Biden Administration’s Disastrous Border Policies. This resolution will condemn the Biden administration’s open border policies and their blatant neglect of the invasion at our Southern border. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and Stat...

3.7.24 | Rep. Van Drew Questions Witnesses on President Biden's Role in Creating the Border Crisis March 11, 2024

Rep. Van Drew questions witnesses on the role that President Biden's policies have played in the creation of the border crisis during a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement hearing on the Presidential power to secure the border.

3.6.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Support of the Detain & Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act March 7, 2024

Rep. Van Drew speaks in support of his bill, the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, which passed out of committee and will be headed to the House floor. This bill will ensure quick detention and expedite the deportation process for illegal migrants who assault law enforcement officers. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State...

3.6.24 | Rep. Van Drew Introduces VFW Commander-in-Chief Duane Sarmiento in Joint Committee Hearing March 6, 2024

Rep. Van Drew introduces Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander in Chief Duane Sarmiento during a joint meeting of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans Affairs discussing the legislative priorities of our leading American veterans advocacy groups. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist ...

2.15.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks in Support of Immigration Bills in House Judiciary Markup February 16, 2024

Rep. Van Drew spoke in a House Judiciary committee markup in support of H.R. 7322, the Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Immigration Enforcement Act. This bill gives state attorneys general standing to bring an action against the DHS Secretary, Secretary of State, or Attorney General for violations of certain immigration laws that harm the State or its residents. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; f...

2.6.24 | Rep. Van Drew Questions FAA Officials on Aerospace Safety February 6, 2024

Rep. Van Drew questions Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Whitaker on recent failures by Boeing to guarantee the safety of air-travel passengers during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on the state of American aviation. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a pra...

1.30.24 | Rep. Van Drew Questions Witnesses on the Impact of Houthi Terrorist Attacks in the Red Sea January 30, 2024

Rep. Van Drew questions witnesses during a Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Hearing on threats to shipping traffic in the Red Sea. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned...

1.20.24 | Rep. Van Drew Speaks out Against Offshore Wind at Field Hearing January 24, 2024

Rep. Van Drew joins Representatives Andy Harris and Chris Smith at a field hearing to discuss the negative impacts of offshore wind projects on our coasts, wildlife, and economy. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board...

1.18.24 | Rep. Van Drew: "Increasing Gun Restrictions Only Hurts Law-Abiding Citizens" January 18, 2024

Rep. Van Drew discusses unnecessary restrictions on firearm ownership and how passing restrictive gun laws only hurts law-abiding citizens during a House Judiciary Committee markup. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Bo...