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Jan 16, 2026

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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Johnson, Mackenzie, Goodlander Introduce Bipartisan Shutdown Fairness Act to Stop Government from Cutting Off Paychecks to Military, Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, January 16, 2026, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), Maggie Goodlander (NH-2), and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7) announced the introduction of the Shutdown Fairness Act — bipartisan legislation to guarantee federal employees, service members, reservists, and contractors get paid in full and on time in the event of a government shutdown. The Shutdown […]

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Jan 16, 2026

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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Swears in Vernon Councilman Carl Contino

Above: Gottheimer delivers the oath of office to Councilman Carl Contino, joined by Contino’s fiancée, Jimmy, and Vernon Township Mayor Anthony Rossi. SUSSEX COUNTY — January 15, 2026, in Vernon Township, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) administered the oath of office for Councilman Carl Contino for his first term. At age 26, Condido becomes the youngest […]

Jan 13, 2026

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PHOTO RELEASE: In Celebration of Korean American Day, Gottheimer Visits Korean-Owned North Jersey Small Business

Above: Gottheimer visits The Hanbok 더한복 ahead of Korean American Day. NORTH JERSEY — In celebration of Korean American Day, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer joined with the Korean American Association of Fort Lee, members of the community, and local officials to visit local small business, The Hanbok 더한복, in Fort Lee. This year’s Korean American Day […]

Jan 12, 2026

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RELEASE: As Flu Cases Surge Across New Jersey, Gottheimer Announces New Action to Protect Kids and Seniors, Boost Vaccine Access

Above: At Hackensack University Medical Center, Gottheimer addresses New Jersey’s rising flu cases. HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, January 12, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sounded the alarm on rapidly rising flu cases across New Jersey, announced new local, state, and federal action to boost flu vaccine access for families, and demanded the Trump Administration reverse […]