Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative, District 2, New Jersey

27 bills324 cosponsored$1.9M raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“reside in Dennis Township” source

Education

“his D.M.D. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University” source
“received his B.S. degree from Rutgers University” source

Public service

“previously served three terms in the New Jersey General Assembly and four terms in the New Jersey State Senate” source

Family

“He and his wife have two children and two grandchildren” source

Also stated

“a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee”

Legislation

HR 9988cosponsor

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-30

HR 9845cosponsor

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-22

HR 9696cosponsor

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-15

HR 9706cosponsor

To require operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of users of such wagering or prediction market platforms, and for other purposes.

Voting Record

494 yea140 nay9 missed

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

nay2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

yea2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Zack MullockDemocratic
$463K raised
Timothy C AlexanderDemocratic
$87K raised
Bayly Philip Christoper WinderDemocratic
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Jeff Van DrewRepublican· this member
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Terri ReeseDemocratic
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Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.9M

Small donors $219KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $327K

Spent $1.2MCash $1.5M

2024 cycle$3.2M

Small donors $935KLarge individual $1.7MPACs $441K

Spent $3.0MCash $762K

2022 cycle$3.1M

Small donors $489K

Top Contributors

ENTREPRENEUR$71K

ENTREPRENEUR$26K

COOPER UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE$11K

PULSE VASCULAR$10K

ICONA RESORTS$10K

PULSE VASCULAR$10K

SILVI MATERIALS INC$10K

MONZO CATANESE HILLEGASS$9K

BURKE MOTOR GROUP$9K

CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER$8K

Committees

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Aviation
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Highways and Transit

House Committee on the Judiciary

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
Oversight

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 9988: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

2026-07-23

vote

HR 9845: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 22021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 22019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican

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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 7
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Campaign financeTracked · 5
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Show 12 more bills

HR 9401cosponsor

To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-23

HR 9250cosponsor

To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2026-06-10

HR 9211cosponsor

To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

2026-06-09

HR 9207sponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude pensions of members of the Armed Forces from gross income.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-08

HR 9078cosponsor

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include reporting requirements of felony convictions related to animal cruelty, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-29

HR 8964cosponsor

To improve the safety of pasteurized donor human milk and enhance regulation.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-21

HR 8924cosponsor

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey for study for potential designation as a wild and scenic river, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-05-20

HRES 1306cosponsor

Recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the essential contributions of public works professionals.

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-05-20

HR 8894cosponsor

To prosecute, as a Federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member in a manner consistent with the prosecution of assault or intimidation of an aircraft crew member.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-19

HCONRES 97cosponsor

Expressing support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers.

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-05-12

HRES 1253cosponsor

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-04

HRES 1217cosponsor

Expressing support for the citizens of the United Kingdom as they continue to face assaults on their rights to free speech and freedom of expression.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-04-27

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

nay2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

yea2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

yea2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

yea2026-07-21

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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