Jefferson Van Drew

Running for:
US House of Representatives
Incumbent
Challenger

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This election is on November 5th, 2024

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individual agenda


  • Focus on bringing economic growth and good jobs to South Jersey​.
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  • Focus on affordability of education.
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  • Wants US energy independence.
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  • Supports for the Lower Energy Costs Act to increase domestic energy production and reduce permitting restrictions​ .
  • Emphasizes fiscal responsibility, including opposition to policies that increase the federal debt limit without significant reforms.
  • Strong stance against the implementation of socialist policies in the United States​.
  • Advocates for reforms in healthcare to make it more affordable and accessible for constituents.
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  • Immigration reform based on securing the border, fair employment practices, and helping law-abiding immigrant families.
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  • Commitment to improving services and support for veterans, including healthcare and employment opportunities
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  • Focus on improving local infrastructure to support economic development and enhance community well-being​
  • Support for policies that strengthen national security and ensure the safety of American citizens​ .
  • Advocacy for policies that benefit local farmers and the agricultural sector in South Jersey


experience

  • NJ General Assembly 2002-2008, Legislative District 1
  • NJ State Senate 2008-2019, Legislative District 1
  • US House of Representatives 2019-present


Partial Voting record

  • Voted against the impeachment of President Donald Trump, which led to his switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.
  • Supported the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1), which aimed to increase domestic energy production and reduce permitting restrictions for energy projects​
  • Voted in favor of the Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights" (H.J.Res. 30), which sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions​
  • Supported the resolution Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020 (H.J.Res. 7), which ended the national coronavirus state of emergency​
  • Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746), which raised the federal debt limit and implemented spending caps and other financial measures​
  • Supported the resolution Denouncing the horrors of socialism (H.Con.Res. 9), opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States​
  • Voted in favor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 26), which aimed to protect infants who survive abortions
  • Improving Access to Our Courts Act: Voted Yes, and the bill passed the House on July 23, 2024​ VoteSmart
  • Victims' VOICES Act: Voted Yes, and the bill passed the House on July 23, 2024 (408-2)VoteSmart
  • Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes (Pro Codes) Act: Voted Yes, but the bill failed in the House on July 22, 2024 (248-127).VoteSmart
  • Water Resources Development Act of 2024: Voted Yes, and the bill passed the House on July 22, 2024 (359-13)​ VoteSmart
  • Providing for congressional disapproval of a rule by the Department of Education on nondiscrimination based on sex in education programs: Voted Yes, and the joint resolution passed the House on July 11, 2024 (210-205)​ VoteSmart
  • Finding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of the House: Voted Yes, but the resolution failed on July 11, 2024 (204-210)​ VoteSmart
  • Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025: Voted Yes, but the bill failed on July 11, 2024 (205-213)VoteSmart
  • Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Voted Yes, and the bill passed the House on July 10, 2024 (221-198)VoteSmart