NEW JERSEY-2 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Jefferson Van Drew
- Republican
- 4 terms
- Born 1953
Jefferson Van Drew is a Republican Representative representing New Jersey-2 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 4 terms. Jefferson Van Drew has a 55% community approval rating based on 20 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
55% approve
- Total votes: 20
- 90-day change: +5.0
- Last 7 days: 1
- House rank: 148/445
11 support · 9 oppose
20 votes from unique devices, one per person · 1 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Jefferson Van Drew has served in the House of Representatives since 2019. Congress.gov lists 172 bills and resolutions sponsored and 2,145 cosponsored by Jefferson Van Drew.
- Sponsored
- 172
- Cosponsored
- 2,145
Terms in Congress
- House · NJ-2 — 2019–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 10902 (119th Congress) — Safe Transit Act
Introduced Oct 22, 2026Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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H.R. 467 (119th Congress) — Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 15, 2025Latest action (Feb 20, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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H.R. 10326 (119th Congress) — PROOF Act
Introduced Sep 10, 2026Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.Res. 609 (119th Congress) — Expressing support for the designation of August 2026 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
Introduced Jul 23, 2025Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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H.R. 9207 (119th Congress) — Military Pension Protection Act
Introduced Jun 8, 2026Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R. 8194 (119th Congress) — Agent Orange Service Medal Act
Introduced Apr 2, 2026Latest action (Apr 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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H.R. 7991 (119th Congress) — STOP RGGI Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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H.R. 7931 (119th Congress) — IDA Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 12, 2026Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 7667 (119th Congress) — TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2026Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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H.R. 7459 (119th Congress) — Coastal Trust Fund Act
Introduced Feb 10, 2026Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Jefferson Van Drew's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Jefferson Van Drew currently holds a community approval rating of 55% for 2026, drawn from 20 visitor votes (11 support, 9 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Jefferson Van Drew right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Jefferson Van Drew's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Jefferson Van Drew's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Jefferson Van Drew holds a 55% community approval rating based on 20 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Jefferson Van Drew?
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