Congressman Van Drew Secures Major South Jersey Priorities in Water Resources Development Act
after securing key South Jersey priorities in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which was approved
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Kean Demands Answers Regarding Prolonged Power Outages
rural areas, where power outages instantly halted their water supply. Thousands have been unable to access drinking water
The Washington Times article on Smith-led letter to EPA Admin. Zeldin'Republicans ask EPA to consider abortion drug as contaminant in public water systems'
drug to the list of contaminants in public water systems. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey … List (CCL 6), which identifies contaminants in public water systems that are not currently subject to regulation
Smith, Brecheen, Lankford lead letter to EPA Admin. Zeldin urging addition of chemical abortion drug mifepristone to list of contaminants in public water systems
which identifies potential or known contaminants in public water systems that are not currently subject to regulations under … concern that mifepristone may be contaminating our public water systems (which deliver water for human consumption) and posing
Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at CECC hearingDark Nets, Illicit Labor—Confronting China’s IUU Fishing and Seafood Supply Chain
exposed deeply troubling practices within China’s distant-water fishing fleet and seafood processing industry. These include widespread … Chain,” a significant portion of China’s distant-water fleet has been linked to labor exploitation, illegal incursions
Defending New Jersey and U.S. seafood/fishing industriesSmith co-chairs hearing on China’s illegal fishing practices
Chain ,” where witnesses revealed how China’s distant-water fleets are marred by labor exploitation and illegal trespasses … into the sovereign waters of other countries. The seafood illegally caught on these fleets is then packaged
Protecting NJ fisheries’ interestsThurs., April 16: Rep. Chris Smith to co-chair CECC hearing, “Dark Nets, Illicit Labor—Confronting China’s IUU Fishing and Seafood Supply Chain”
forced labor in processing facilities and on distant-water fishing vessels. WHEN : Thursday, April
Kean Announces FY2027 Community Project Funding Submissions
failing in multiple locations to halt active water infiltration and preserve this essential community asset. 5. Passaic River … soil erosion, while improving and protecting soils and water quality. Many municipalities in the Passaic River Basin have
Kean Introduces Legislation to Protect Local Taxpayers from Bearing Costs of Federal Law Enforcement Facilities
public utilities expenses and infrastructure upgrades (including water, gas, natural gas, electricity, internet connectivity, garbage collection, recycling
Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Historic Federal Investments Headed to South Jersey
Pipe Abatement : Replaces lead pipes and improves drinking water safety in the Borough of Swedesboro in support … Engineers to support the construction of a water desalination plant which serves Coast Guard Training Center Cape
Smith secures over $23.8 million in federal funding for vital infrastructure projects and humanitarian initiatives in Ocean and Monmouth counties
enforcement equipment and technology upgrades; significant improvements to water quality and wastewater treatment; enhanced stormwater management and flood … construct a state-of-the-art permanent water treatment facility to improve drinking water quality and mitigate PFOS
Congressman Van Drew Delivers Additional Major Investments for South Jersey
lucrative private sector aircraft maintenance positions. Emergency Shelter Water Supply for the City of Vineland , $1.624 million - Supports … design and construction of additional sewer and water capacity to support the FEMA-designated emergency shelter
Congressman Kean Announces $3.8 Million for NJ-07 Projects in House Funding Bill
Hopatcong) work together to improve the lake water quality and are supportive of these efforts. Sparta Township … hope to remove the galvanized steel and lead water service lines and replace them with copper service lines
Enhancing public health, safety, and welfare for citizens of Ocean and southern Monmouth countiesFollowing Smith’s earmark, Ocean County Utilities Authority receives $1.5 million in federal funds for wastewater treatment improvement project
Utilities Authority—which owns and operates the Central Water Pollution Control Facilities (CWPCF)—has met all requirements … included in the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations
Congressman Van Drew Secures Major Federal Funding for Critical South Jersey Projects
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, delivering direct … communities, whether that is safer drinking water, more reliable infrastructure, better shoreline protection, or added support for public
Kean, Watson Coleman Introduce Bipartisan Bill Advancing Conservation for Upper Raritan River
protected. It not only provides clean drinking water and irrigation for local farms, its waters have been … River system supports diverse ecosystems, provides clean drinking water, sustains farmland and forestland, and enhances recreational and cultural
Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Grand Opening of Lake Lenape Dam
Dams are an important part of Nevada's water infrastructure and ensuring that they are well-maintained
Smith introduces resolution to recognize and establish “National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month” and “World Hydrocephalus Day”
Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.” Hydrocephalus—colloquially referred to as “water on the brain”—is a life-threatening, chronic neurological
Smith secures $50 million in federal funding for state-of-the art vessel for dredging
comments Today’s House-passed FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act (HR 4553) includes $50 million in dedicated funds … critical beach replenishment projects. “When the FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act is enacted into law, there will
Delivers remarks at Rally Against Empire WindSmith underscores Empire Wind's threats to national security, the environment, sea creatures, New Jersey commercial and recreational fishing, and tourism
mess when the turbines crash into the water? The government of Norway? Don’t hold your breath … foot wind turbine blade fell into the water off Nantucket—creating life threatening fiberglass shards and hazards
Smith secures $1 million in federal earmarks for Silver Lake restoration
federal/local partnership already underway to address the critical water quality issues at Silver Lake,” said Smith … life habitat, an essential component for restoring the water quality of the lake and eliminating the conditions that
Alien detainees ‘with a nexus to a transnational criminal organization or criminal drug activity’ may be sent to Joint Base
basic services, such as air conditioning and water supply, but the DHS will ultimately be responsible for overseeing
Congressman Van Drew Secures Federal Possession of the Atlantic City Housing Authority After Years of Mismanagement
homes, living with mold, no heat, no hot water, and no help. It was unacceptable. I promised … about issues with trash pickup, HVAC issues, hot water outages, and other dangerous conditions at Stanley Holmes Village
Ocean Star article on safety improvements Smith helped land‘New fencing to go up along Point Pleasant canal'
connects Monmouth and Ocean County boaters to open waters, but as locals know, it is infamous
Key initial repairs done, more comprehensive work to comeCongressman Smith announces safety improvements to Point Pleasant Canal
connects Monmouth and Ocean County boaters to open waters, but as locals know, it is infamous