Senator Andy Kim Remembers Lives Stolen During October 7th Terrorist Attack

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) released the following statement marking two years since Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack on October 7^th, 2023:

“Two years ago, nearly 1,200 Israelis were killed and over 250 hostages taken during Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack on October 7th. I continue to mourn with the families and communities of those murdered and cannot imagine the excruciating pain of having a child, parent, or sibling held captive for all this time. I think of Edan Alexander from New Jersey and what he and his family endured for 584 days. Too many families will never be reunited, but I hope that we are closer than ever to a diplomatic agreement that can return hostages home, end the violence, and hopefully lead to the elusive durable peace that all deserve.”

One Month Out from Election Day, State Democrats Are Building Momentum

State Democrats have voters’ support as the Republican agenda fails to deliver for working families

WASHINGTON— With tomorrow marking one month to go until Election Day, the DLCC is all hands on deck to support state Democrats running in crucial battlegrounds. Momentum is with Democrats who are running to make life easier and more affordable for working families, while Republicans abuse their power to slash health care, raise prices, and shut down the government with no solutions for voters in sight.

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:

“One month out from Election Day, state Democrats are outworking Republicans who are panicked at the thought of accountability for their reckless agenda that has raised prices and cut jobs. As families wake up to another day of a federal government shutdown and sky-high prices, state Democrats will continue to show up and fight for working people in red, blue, and battleground districts. The DLCC has invested millions in the best opportunities to strengthen the Democratic firewall in the states, and we’re excited for our Spotlight candidates to bring home key wins.”

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the campaign arm of Democratic state legislatures and leads the national strategy for building power and winning new majorities. Over the last three decades, we have strategized cycle over cycle to win majorities and lead the effort to bring national attention and investment to our ballot level, winning nearly a dozen new chamber majorities over the last decade. Our work has ensured that nearly half of Americans are represented by at least one Democratic majority in their statehouse. State legislatures are the building blocks of our democracy and have the closest connections to Americans’ day-to-day lives. From protecting fundamental freedoms and voting rights to growing the middle class and advancing opportunity, the DLCC and state legislators are moving the Democratic agenda forward and shaping the future of this country.

Van Drew Condemns Philadelphia for Raising Communist China’s Flag

Washington, DC –Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Mayor Parker of the city of Philadelphia demanding accountability for the city’s decision to raise the flag of the People’s Republic of China during an official ceremony on September 30th.

“The CCP is not a government to be celebrated,” said Congressman Van Drew. “It is a regime of repression and intimidation that censors its people, steals American jobs, and undermines our national security. By raising their flag in an official city ceremony, Philadelphia gave recognition to an adversary that works every day against the interests of the United States. It is a direct insult to the values that define our country. Mayor Parker owes the people a full explanation of why this ceremony was allowed to take place and the steps she is taking to ensure it does not happen again.”

Click here to read the letter.

Van Drew Releases Statement on the Government Shutdown

Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Democrats forced a government shutdown.

“Let’s be clear: House Republicans did our job,” said Congressman Van Drew. “We passed a clean bill to responsibly keep the government open, protect our veterans and seniors, and give Congress time to finish full-year funding bills. Democrats refused. They demanded $1.5 trillion in partisan spending, cuts to rural hospitals, and taxpayer dollars for illegal immigrants. These are the very same people who used to say shutdowns were dangerous and hurt families, but here we are.

“I am not going to stand by and let our servicemembers and frontline workers get caught in the middle. That is why I have introduced bills to make sure the Coast Guard and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees keep getting paid, and also why I am cosponsoring legislation to protect pay for our troops and border patrol in the case of a shutdown. The men and women who serve this country should never have to worry about a paycheck because of Washington’s dysfunction. It is time for Democrats to do what is right and put the American people first.”

Rep. Van Drew Questions FBI Director Kash Patel

This month, I spoke at a House Judiciary hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel as the witness to examine how badly trust in our nation’s top law enforcement agency was damaged under the last administration’s policies that placed politics ahead of public safety.
What we saw during those years was unacceptable: Americans being unfairly targeted simply because of their faith or their beliefs. Catholics were labeled as threats for praying in their churches. Parents were branded as extremists for standing up at school board meetings. Hindu religious leaders here in New Jersey had their temples raided. Jewish students were harassed on college campuses. That is not how law enforcement in America should work.
We cannot go back to a time when free speech was silenced and religion was targeted. I will continue to fight to restore accountability and make sure the FBI returns to its original mission: protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution.
Click here or the image below to view my full remarks.