Jeff Van Drew — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey, 2026

Jeff Van Drew supports comprehensive immigration reform emphasizing strengthened border security and employer verification to reduce unauthorized workers. He also advocates for realistic approaches to protect minors raised in the U.S. and for law-abiding immigrant families to earn citizenship. Additionally, he supported H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for federal election voter registration.

“Mr. Speaker, how is this even a serious debate? Think about what my colleagues on the other side are saying today. They're saying that American minorities are not capable of showing an ID to vote. It's an insult. It's abusive. In reality, 76% of black Americans support voter ID in poll after poll. 82% of Latino Americans support voter ID in poll after poll. What the left is saying is they don't trust the American people to prove who they really are. Americans show ID to board a plane. Americans show ID to drive a car. Americans show ID to open a bank account. Americans show ID to enter federal buildings and a host of other reasons. Of course, we should expect it for American elections. It doesn't silence voters. It empowers voters. It only ensures Americans are voting in American [...] voters. It only ensures Americans are voting in American elections. For God's sake, why would anybody be opposed to that? Think about it. I yield back. - Congressman Jeff Van Drew, House floor, February 11, 2026”

Congressman Van Drew voted against H.Res. 780 in January 2026, which proposed a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits without reforms to address waste and fraud within the system. While he does not support the ACA generally, he advocates for short-term extensions of its tax credits to prevent sudden premium increases for families, introducing the Tax Credit Extension Act. He also prioritizes lowering overall healthcare and prescription drug costs and opposes stripping coverage from individuals with pre-existing conditions.

“Extending these credits affects millions of Americans," said Congressman Van Drew. "I have spoken with countless constituents who will be hit hard if we do not act. I am not a supporter of the ACA by any means. It has fraud, corruption, and it has failed to truly bring down costs. But families trying to get by did not create this problem. Politicians in Washington did. Now it is our responsibility to fix it. People cannot afford to lose their coverage while we work on a better plan. We need time to put together a system that is more responsible and more affordable than the ACA, and we need to protect coverage for the men, women, and children of America in the meantime. This bipartisan framework is a good first step. We have a lot more work to do, and we are going to keep at it until we reach a plan that works for the American people." (Congressman Van Drew, https://vandrew.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1930, December 4, 2025)”

Representative Jeff Van Drew supports American energy independence and opposes offshore wind projects on the East Coast, stating they put livelihoods, industries, and the environment at risk. He voted "Yea" on the "Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act" and the "Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act." He also voted "Yea" on the "Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026."

“"These offshore wind projects should have never been approved in the first place," Van Drew said in a statement, referring to President Joe Biden’s effort to expand renewable energy as a "reckless green agenda that put politics over people." He added, "We will fight tooth and nail to prevent this offshore wind catastrophe from wreaking havoc on the hardworking people who call our coastal towns home." (Jeff Van Drew, WHYY, February 2026)”

Jeff Van Drew expressed support for the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, stating that the issue of abortion should be decided by individual states. He has also publicly opposed state policies that advocate for taxpayer-funded partial birth abortions. In 2025, he voted in favor of a bill intended to limit federal funding for reproductive health care.

“"The United States Supreme Court has the sacred responsibility of interpreting the Constitution and upholding our nation's founding principles free from political interference, which is exactly what it did today," said Congressman Jeff Van Drew. "The integrity of the Court and its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade must be respected, and we must come together to reject the latest attempts by those who disagree with today's decision to abolish or pack the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court made the right decision to return this issue to the states so they can create their own laws regarding abortion. Here in New Jersey, we must continue to speak out and fight against Governor Murphy's radical policies that call for taxpayer funded partial birth abortions." (Congressman Jeff Van Drew, 6abc.com, June 24, 2022)”

Jeff Van Drew emphasizes the significant relationship between the United States and Israel, asserting that it stems from shared ideals and values. He believes the U.S. should consistently uphold Israel's right to exist, thrive, and maintain security. Additionally, he supported former President Trump's use of war powers, specifically regarding actions like the proposed abduction of Venezuelan President Maduro, citing concerns about drugs entering the United States.

“There is arguably no more important relationship in the world than that of the United States of America and Israel. Our two countries have had a unique relationship since President Truman was the first Head of State to formally recognize the State of Israel in May, 1948, and that special bond continues today. It is a relationship that extends beyond the purely tactical, but speaks to a commonality of shared ideals and values. The United States must never waiver from its steadfast position that the State of Israel has an undeniable right to exist and thrive with the same sense of security and economic self-determination as any other nation in the Middle East. I believe that we must continue this relationship, and do everything we can to strengthen this bond. - Jeff Van Drew, Ballotpedia”

Jeff Van Drew views education as essential for American opportunity and for leveling the playing field, yet he observes that it has become unaffordable for many families due to skyrocketing college costs and student loan debt. He introduced the Understanding the True Cost of College Act to establish clearer, standardized definitions of financial aid, aiming to reduce financial burdens and foster economic growth.

“Education is the essence of American opportunity. A quality education levels the playing field and makes the system fair, but it has become unaffordable for so many South Jersey families. The skyrocketing costs of a college education are saddling many with outrageous student loan debt, which stops young families from becoming first-time home buyers”

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