U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Thursday that Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) has selected him to serve as vice chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
"I am honored that Chairman Graves has recognized my hard work and dedication to providing results for the American people and appointed me as the Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee," Van Drew said in a release. I do not take this responsibility lightly, and I thank Chairman Graves for having the confidence in me to continue the great work of this committee.
Van Drew said he would use the appointment to investigate the impacts of offshore wind on the environment, maritime saftey and energy prosperity.
"I will continue delivering historic levels of federal infrastructure investments to South Jersey, fight to strengthen our supply chain, fight for America to return to being energy independent, and continue to reform the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure that the United States is a leader in 21st century aviation. We have a lot of work to accomplish this Congress and I look forward to working alongside Chairman Graves in order to meet these goals for the great people of our nation."
Graves said Van Drews experience would be invaluable for the Congress.
"Our busy agenda includes important legislation to improve the nation's aviation system, and Congressman Van Drew's commitment to maintaining the United States' global lead in aviation will help us as we develop that legislation, Graves said. I also look forward to working with him in our efforts to address our ports, waterways, and other water resources infrastructure; a federal pipeline safety program reauthorization; and a bill to provide the U.S. Coast Guard with the resources necessary to carry out its missions. Congressman Van Drew will also help the Committee as we work to improve continuing supply chain and domestic energy issues."
"Under Congressman Van Drew and Chairman Sam Graves' leadership, I am confident that House Republicans will fix our nation's supply chains, push back against cumbersome regulations being pushed by Washington Democrats, and create economic opportunity for the American people, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy said.
