Van Drew, Jefferson

☆

● R · HSE · New Jersey — District 2

83%

spoke · 5 of 6 transcribed hearings

46min

speaking time on the record

speaking turns

8,144

words on the record

Talks about new jersey without objection delaney hall law enforcement state

On the record

Rep. Van Drew's own words —

H.R. 2442, the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025; H.R. 9298, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act; H.R. 9503, the Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act; H.R. 3342, the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act; H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026; H.R. 9834, the No Racketeers on our Shores Act; and H.R. 8330, the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 Sep 16, 2026

105:07

Van Drew, Jefferson. I strike the last word. Let me just say this. There is a reason, and I get what the other side is saying a little bit. There are some issues with the tariffs. There are some concerns. Totally understand it. But there's a reason all this has come about because for decades, the United States of Americ...

Read the full exchange & watch the clip →

Committee activity

10 recent

HSE

● SPOKEH.R. 2442, the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025; H.R. 9298, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act; H.R. 9503, the Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act; H.R. 3342, the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act; H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026; H.R. 9834, the No Racketeers on our Shores Act; and H.R. 8330, the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026

Judiciary Committee

Sep 16, 2026·10:00 AM ·2h 36m ·19 speakers

Van Drew, Jefferson "I strike the last word. Let me just say this. There is a reason, and I get what the other side is saying a little bit. There are some issues with the tariffs. There are some concerns. Totally understand it. But there's a reason all this has come about because for decades, the United States of Americ..."

HSE

● SPOKE"Always Ready: A Day in the Life of a United States Coast Guard Member"

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Sep 16, 2026·1:00 PM ·1h 18m ·12 speakers

Van Drew, Jefferson "I thank the Chairman. I have a bill on the floor. I have to manage the floor, so thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you all for being here. I'm going to go in a little different tact, a little different direction. The Coast Guard is an integral part of my district. As you all know, you've heard me speak..."

HSE

“The Continuing Tragedy of Sanctuary Laws”

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Sep 15, 2026·10:00 AM ·1h 56m ·21 speakers

HSE

● SPOKE“Restoring Election Integrity: Oversight of Voter Fraud in New Jersey”

Oversight Subcommittee

Sep 15, 2026·2:00 PM ·1h 46m ·13 speakers

Van Drew, Jefferson "Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. We welcome everyone to today's hearing on voter fraud in the great state of New Jersey. I now will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. After that, we will remain standing for a m..."

HSE

● SPOKEan Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 10304, the Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act of 2026; ANS to H.R. 6448, the Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act of 2026; ANS to H.R. 9530, the Quiet Skies Act; ANS to 2592, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026; ANS to H.R. 8597, the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act; ANS to H.R. 7553, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act; ANS to H.R. 7625, the Marine Transportation System Cybersecurity Budget and Evaluation Report (MTS CYBER) Act of 2026; ANS to H.R. 5645, the Pray Safe Act of 2025; H.R. 8409, the Post-Disaster Protection Act; ANS to H.R. 10305, the Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act of 2026; and General Services Administration Capital Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Sep 15, 2026·10:00 AM ·1h 53m ·24 speakers

Van Drew, Jefferson "I just want to end on those sentiments. As somebody who, unfortunately, sometimes maybe creates some extra work, I appreciate both of you. You both are exemplary at the work that you do. And the truth is, as important it is to have good members of Congress, it is just as important to have good staff..."

HSE

“Sanctuary Policies, Tragic Consequences”

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Sep 01, 2026·10:00 AM

Request a transcript

HSE

● SPOKE“False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center”

Oversight Subcommittee

Jul 22, 2026·2:00 PM ·1h 45m ·14 speakers

Van Drew, Jefferson "Remain standing. Now recognize myself for an opening statement. I want to thank all the witnesses for being here. It's always a labor of love and I know it takes time to get here, time to be here, time to get back, so we do appreciate all of you. We're here today because of a narrative that has been..."

HSE

H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act and Ratification of Subcommittee Assignments

Judiciary Committee

Jul 21, 2026·10:00 AM

Request a transcript

HSE

H.R. 9098, the Congressional Records Protection Act; H. Res. 1394, Condemning prosecution policies that give preferential treatment to foreign nationals over United States citizens; H.R. 3100, the CHILD Act of 2026; H.R. 7651, the Chloe Cole Act of 2026; H.R. 9191, the National Fossil Act; H.R. 625, the Local Access to Courts Act; and H.R. 7834, the Safe Cloud Storage Act

Judiciary Committee

Jul 15, 2026·10:00 AM

Request a transcript

HSE

"Reforming FEMA: Ensuring the Nation's Disaster Readiness Works for Americans"

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Jul 15, 2026·10:00 AM

Request a transcript