Many congressmen, such as New Jersey 3rd Congressional District Representative Andy Kim, were excited about what the huge 2,741-page, $1.5 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which was approved by both the House and Senate last week, can do for their districts.

On the other hand, Jeff Van Drew, who represents the sprawling New Jersey 2nd Congressional District, was thrilled about what wasn’t in the omnibus spending act.