Jefferson Van Drew
- Previous profession
- Dentist
- First public office
- 1983Dennis Township Fire Commissioner, 1983 to 1986
- Years in public office
- 34
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 393 recorded votes by Jefferson Van Drew, from 2019 to 2026.
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118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
68 Yes · 8 No · 1 Present · 2 Did not vote on 79 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 4 laws.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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4 excerpts
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 9, 2026
Congressman Van Drew Secures Major Federal Funding for Critical South Jersey Projects
“Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he successfully secured significant federal funding for key South Jersey projects through H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, delivering direct investments to improve the district.”
- Medal of Honor ActDecember 3, 2025
Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Medal of Honor Act Being Signed into Law
“Click here to read H.R. 695, the Medal of Honor Act.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
“Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew discussed the passage of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation.”
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“Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR), H.R. 1968, which ensures that the federal government remains operational by continuing current spending levels until September.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 10 spending items this member requested, $18,171,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | Public Law 119-37 | K9 Training Facility in Corbin CityRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | NJ | $2,625,000 |
| Salem City | Public Law 119-37 | Town Bank Pump StationRural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | NJ | $2,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e NJ Long Beach Tow Main ReplacemEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate NJ Borough of Swe Lead Pipe AbaEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| National Aviation Research and Technology Park | Public Law 119-74 | Advancing U.S. National Capabilities in Autonomy and Advanced Air Mobility TechnologiesDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $2,100,000 |
| HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers | Public Law 119-74 | HERO Campaign for Designated DriversDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $500,000 |
| Atlantic County | Public Law 119-75 | Aviation Maintenance Training AcademyDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $1,000,000 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Public Law 119-75 | Capital Asset FundDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $3,000,000 |
| City of Vineland | Public Law 119-75 | Emergency Shelter Water SupplyDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $1,624,000 |
| The Borough of Wildwood Crest | Public Law 119-86 | Wildwood Crest Flood MitigationFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | NJ | $3,572,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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Online ads
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VAN DREW FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00661868 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 4 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 7, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.
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