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May 14, 2026

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RELEASE: Gottheimer to Administration: Brief Congress on Iran — Statement Following House Vote on His War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, May 14, 2026, the House voted on Josh Gottheimer’s resolution to enforce Congress’s constitutional responsibility to declare war, raise and support armies, maintain a navy, and make rules for the military. Gottheimer made clear that the Iranian regime must be crushed, but Congress and the American people cannot be left in the […]

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May 12, 2026

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RELEASE: During National Police Week, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and their Families

Announces Bipartisan PAL Act Highlights Critical Importance of Investing in Law Enforcement Above: Gottheimer announces new bipartisan federal legislation to protect law enforcement. MIDLAND PARK, NJ — Today, to mark National Police Week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced two new bipartisan federal bills: one to protect law enforcement officers and their families from doxxing […]

May 11, 2026

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ICYMI: Gottheimer Op-Ed in the New York Times on Democrats’ Double Standard on Antisemitism

On May 10, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer published the following Op-Ed in the New York Times: Opinion | I’m a Democrat. My Party Has a Double Standard on Antisemitism. Find the full text of the piece below:In 2017, Democratic leaders denounced the white supremacists who marched in Charlottesville chanting “Jews will not replace us.” […]

May 8, 2026

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RELEASE: AI Commission Co-Chairs Lieu, Foushee, Gottheimer Travel to California’s Bay Area on Fact-Finding Mission

Commission Travels to Gain Policy Insights and Meet with Experts Above: Rep. Gottheimer with Reps. Lieu and Foushee at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Co-Chairs of the House Democratic Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy – Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-4), Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) – traveled […]