Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies – Member Day

The House Appropriations Committee held a fiscal year 2027 member day hearing on March 26, 2026, for the subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. Representative Van Drew testified, highlighting two community project funding requests: one for a mobile command vehicle for Vineland, New Jersey, under the Department of Justice grants, and another for the Great Egg Harbor River watershed revitalization under the coastal zone management account. He also raised a critical issue regarding the repayment demands placed on New Jersey fisheries for COVID-era financial assistance originally provided through NOAA and regional fisheries commissions. Van Drew requested that the committee consider appropriations to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to resolve outstanding clawbacks and protect fisheries from enforcement actions. The hearing concluded without further questions or testimony, and all submitted written testimonies will be included in the official record.