A lifelong advocate for South Jersey, Jeff Van Drew is delivering results for veterans, seniors, consumers and children.
On November 3rd, 2020, constituents in New Jerseys Second Congressional District elected Jeff Van Drew to represent them in the United States House of Representatives for his second term. He was sworn in on January 3rd, 2021.
Before getting elected to Congress, Congressman Van Drew previously served four terms in the New Jersey State Senate. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern New Jersey municipalities, but especially for veterans, senior citizens and consumers. He demonstrates a willingness to work on a bipartisan basis, addressing issues of vital concern to the residents of his district. Congressman Van Drew recently retired from dentistry after 30 years of practice in South Jersey. He and his wife have two children and two grandchildren, and reside in Dennis Township.
North Cape May Watermain Replacement
Requested Amount: $1,953,918
Intended Recipient: Lower Township Municipal Use Authority
LTMUA’s systematic replacement and upgrades of water infrastructure assets near the end of their useful lives.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - North Cape May Water Main.pdf
Route 72 Transportation and Safety Connector Project
Requested Amount: $2,253,169.05
Intended Recipient: Stafford Township
The proposed “Route 72 Transportation & Safety Connector Project,” consists of 5 separate but related components at various locations on Route 72. This project will improve safety and improve efficiency on a vital artery of Ocean County.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - Route 72 Improvements.pdf
WWD Hangar
Requested Amount: $2.8 million
Intended Recipient: Delaware River and Bay Authority
To construct a General Aviation Hangar at the Cape May Airport (WWD) and expand capacity.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF CERT - WWD Hangar.pdf
Liepe Park Recreation Complex Expansion
Requested Amount: $3,634.825.98
Intended Recipient: Hamilton Township
For capital improvements to Liepe Field Park in Hamilton Township, NJ, for community recreation.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - Liepe Field Improvements.pdf
Port of Salem Expansion
Requested Amount: $1.5 million
Intended Recipient: South Jersey Port Corporation
To accommodate planned bulk cargo operations, South Jersey Port Corporation intends to purchase 6 acres that was previously operated as a glass manufacturing plant, for economic development.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - Port of Salem Expansion.pdf
Cumberland County Youth Violence Reduction Initiative
Requested Amount: $1 million
Intended Recipient: Inspira Health Network
To expand and enhance services that will impact youth directly and positively in Bridgeton, Millville, Vineland, and surrounding communities to prevent community youth violence and reduce crime.
Member signed certification letter:
2022-04-28-Van-Drew-CPF-Certification-Youth-Violence-Reduction-Initiative.pdf
Bangladesh Association of South Jersey Community Center Improvements
Requested Amount: $250,000
Intended Recipient: Bangladesh Association of South Jersey
The Association has a detailed plan to build bathrooms, a kitchen, install heating and cooling, urgently need to fix plumbing and gas lines, roof repairs, upgrade electric, car parking, stairs, and other features. This facility is a fixture of community services in Atlantic City.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - AC Bangladesh Community Center.pdf
Barnegat Inlet to Little Egg Inlet, NJ Beach Nourishment
Requested Amount: $32 million
Intended Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District
This project is both a key resilience project and an economic driver for the community of Long Beach Island. This authorized Coastal Storm Risk Management Project was designed to receive re-nourishment at 7-year interval relative to the start-date of initial construction in 2015. The first periodic nourishment was scheduled for FY22, but adequate funds were not provided. The project is now in the same situation for FY23.
Member signed certification letter:
Van CPF - CPF Certification - LBI Nourishment.pdf
Chestnut Avenue Safety Improvements
Requested Amount: $2.697 million
Intended Recipient: The City of Vineland
The proposed improvements along Chestnut Avenue in Vineland will help address serious safety and access concerns for persons who walk, bike, and drive in this area.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - Chestnut Avenue.pdf
Atlantic City Police Department City Wide Cameras
Requested Amount: $800,000
Intended Recipient: Atlantic City Police Department
A project to expand the existing camera surveillance system to provide increased protection throughout the City. The #1 issue in Atlantic City is to make the City “Clean and Safe.”
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - ACPD COPS-TECH.pdf
Cumberland County/Salem County Broadband Connectivity
Requested Amount: $3.75 million
Intended Recipient: Salem County
To support a shared services agreement between Cumberland County and Salem County in New Jersey. Specifically, this funding will facilitate the shared services agreement by building out fiber connectivity to existing County operations and Infrastructure.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - Cumberland-Salem Broadband.pdf
North Wildwood Sea Wall
Requested Amount: $9.975 million
Intended Recipient: The City of North Wildwood
This project will extend the existing North Wildwood Federal seawall project by 5 blocks to protect the existing bulkhead, sidewalk, roadway, and other critical City infrastructure from the impacts of waves, high water, and erosion.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification - North Wildwood Sea Wall.pdf
Jewish Family Service – Boosting to Work
Requested Amount: $550,000
Intended Recipient: Jewish Family Service
The Boosting to Work Initiative will support our community’s broader pandemic recovery by helping employers fill open jobs while assisting those who are unemployed or underemployed.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification LHHS - JFS Boosting to Work.pdf
Cyber Low-Voltage Workforce Training Program
Requested Amount: $1 million
Intended Recipient: US HART CARES A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION
To support the delivery of a low-voltage electrical cyber workforce training program in Atlantic City.
Member signed certification letter:
Van Drew - CPF Certification LHHS - Cyber Low-Voltage Workforce Training Program.pdf
Atlantic Cape Community College/Cape May County BizHub
Requested Amount: $1 million
Intended Recipient: Atlantic Cape Community College
To offer a variety of entrepreneur and business services to benefit small businesses and economic diversification in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
Member signed certification letter: