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Van Drew Slams Trump Verdict_

At a news conference hosted by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and attended by Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), a panel of experts from a wide-range of backgrounds raised the alarm on mounting concerns regarding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “pandemic treaty.” The briefing comes amid the WHO’s mad dash to finalize text for the agreement in time for a vote on May 27th by the World Health Assembly.

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Smiths bill to end US funding for UNRWA headed to the House Floor

Washington, Feb 7, 2024

Legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) that would prohibit any US contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) cleared a major hurdle, winning support from the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a vote (30-19) to send the bill to the House Floor for consideration and passage.

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House Foreign Affairs Committee approves Smith resolution calling on Biden to designate Nigeria as one of the world’s severe religious freedom violators

Washington, Feb 7, 2024

The House Foreign Affairs Committee this week approved legislation (HRes 82) authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) that calls on the Biden Administration to designate Nigeria as one of the world’s severe religious freedom violators, teeing it up for a vote on the House Floor.

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Congressman Van Drew Slams Gov. Murphy After Announcement of Ex-Staffer to head New Offshore Wind Advocacy Group

January 22, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Van Drew slammed Governor Murphy after reporting that his former acting deputy chief of staff will lead a new offshore wind advocacy group, the New Jersey Offshore Wind Alliance, and sent the Governor and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) a letter questioning an emergency meeting set for this week to approve additional offshore wind projects. 

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Congressman Van Drew Demands Senate and President Take Action to Secure Our Border

Washington, January 23, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Van Drew called on the Senate to finally take up H.R.2, Secure the Border Act of 2023, which passed the House 257 days ago, and demanded that President Biden take action and secure our border.

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