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Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

R NJ-2 · House

2025–Present House Of Representatives (District 2)
2023–2025 House Of Representatives (District 2)
2021–2023 House Of Representatives (District 2)
2019–2021 House Of Representatives (District 2)
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Defense

+29
Helped 1326 Hurt 1297 Unclear 923

Healthcare

+401
Helped 832 Hurt 431 Mixed 13 Unclear 619

Finance

+173
Helped 827 Hurt 654 Mixed 8 Unclear 403

Transportation

+108
Helped 637 Hurt 529 Mixed 3 Unclear 220

Education

+61
Helped 430 Hurt 369 Unclear 303

Energy

-60
Helped 345 Hurt 405 Mixed 3 Unclear 236

Criminal Justice

-43
Helped 360 Hurt 403 Mixed 4 Unclear 87

Veterans Affairs

+318
Helped 500 Hurt 182 Mixed 3 Unclear 113

Government Operations

-21
Helped 89 Hurt 110 Unclear 581

Agriculture

+169
Helped 343 Hurt 174 Unclear 151

Aviation

-419
Helped 63 Hurt 482 Unclear 89

Trade

+90
Helped 254 Hurt 164 Mixed 2 Unclear 57

Technology

+57
Helped 230 Hurt 173 Unclear 65

Environment

-82
Helped 100 Hurt 182 Unclear 183

Immigration

-206
Helped 58 Hurt 264 Mixed 5 Unclear 86

Military Procurement

+17
Helped 142 Hurt 125 Unclear 101

Labor

+16
Helped 131 Hurt 115 Unclear 108

Housing

+124
Helped 205 Hurt 81 Unclear 39

Federal Budget

+162
Helped 207 Hurt 45 Unclear 36

Social Welfare

+115
Helped 182 Hurt 67 Unclear 32
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

22041 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (1931), Defense (128), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), Legislative Branch (19), State (19), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Legislative (14), Treasury (13), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), Coast Guard (9), NPS (7), CMS (6), Justice (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Research (4), Local (3), Medicare (3), Transportation (3), Army Corps (2), Cemeteries (2), DHS (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), Defense R&D (1), EPA (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), HHS (1), HUD (1), Homeland Security (1), IBWC (1), Immigration Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1)
Direct (742), Veterans (121), Military Families (17), Military (3), Foreign (2)
Direct (460), Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Patients (1)
Direct (406), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (358), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Holocaust & Cultural Organizations (1), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), Technical (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (3218), Defense (102), Veterans Affairs (73), Regulatory (43), EPA (30), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), Education (9), FDA (9), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), SEC (7), HHS (6), Foreign (5), CFPB (4), DOJ (4), Executive (4), Federal Child Welfare (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), HUD (3), Honors (3), Legislative (3), Legislative Branch (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), Natural Resources (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), FBI (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), State/Local (2), DOE (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Federal (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Federal Tax Collection (1), Foreign Affairs (1), Immigration Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Interior Department (1), Museums & Cultural Institutions (1), NNSA (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), State (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (413), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1), Research Vessels (1)
Direct (394), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (241), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (241), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (199), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
100.0% of votes
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (75 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (229), Veterans Affairs (183), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
+307
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
+374
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
- +167
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
+124
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
- +157
Education (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1) +1 more
- +51
Cryptocurrency - - +71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
- +20
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
+35
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
+42
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
+125
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+18
Taxpayers - - +15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
+141
Law Enforcement - - +42

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hr9613-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify the Commissioner of Social Security when there is a change to the citizenship status, status under the immigration laws, or work authorization status of an individual to whom a social security account number has been issued, and to require that an individual be a citizen or national of the United States to receive benefits under the Social Security Act.

3 clauses Sep 16, 2024
Federal Administration Immigration Services Health Care Providers Environmental Services

hr9382-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of major food allergen.

1 clause Aug 16, 2024
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hr9359-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits.

1 clause Aug 13, 2024
Health Care Providers

hr9177-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement of a service-connected disability to furnish veterans with medical care outside of a State, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jul 25, 2024
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hres1374-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Honoring the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of correctional officers across the United States.

1 clause Jul 22, 2024
Health Care Providers

hr8835-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to exempt widows and widowers of veterans from the government pension offset.

1 clause Jun 25, 2024
Defense Contractors

hres1312-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Veterans Appreciation Month.

0 clauses Jun 18, 2024

hr8599-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include over-the-counter oral healthcare products as qualified medical expenses which can be purchased with HSA and FSA funds.

1 clause Jun 3, 2024
Health Care Providers

hres1258-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Recognizing and honoring the unwavering journey of our Armed Forces from enlistment to their lasting contributions as veterans.

1 clause May 23, 2024

hr8487-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to exempt widows and widowers of police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers from the government pension offset.

1 clause May 21, 2024
Financial Services

hr7343-118

Primary Sponsor Reported

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.

10 clauses May 16, 2024
Federal Administration Education Transportation Immigration Services

hres1224-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Condemning President Biden’s threat to withhold aid and military assistance to Israel.

0 clauses May 10, 2024

hres1141-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should recoup monies from the responsible parties to compensate taxpayers for certain damages resulting from the allision of the cargo shipping vessel the Dali with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, and for other purposes.

1 clause Apr 12, 2024

hres1116-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should recoup monies from the Synergy Marine Group and Maersk Line Limited to compensate taxpayers for certain damages resulting from the allision of the cargo shipping vessel the Dali with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, and for other purposes.

0 clauses Apr 5, 2024

hr7851-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for bridge projects funded under such title, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Mar 29, 2024
Federal Administration Environmental Services

hr7830-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the surviving spouse filing status to individuals whose spouses have died within the last five taxable years.

1 clause Mar 26, 2024
Federal Administration

hr7813-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require an individual to provide a social security number to claim the child tax credit.

2 clauses Mar 22, 2024
Financial Services Defense Contractors

hr7814-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain federally subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty.

2 clauses Mar 22, 2024
Health Care Providers Education

hr7607-118

Primary Sponsor Enrolled (Passed Congress)

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, as the George Henry White Post Office Building.

0 clauses Mar 8, 2024

hr7606-118

Primary Sponsor Reported

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building.

0 clauses Mar 8, 2024

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