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Mar 25, 2025

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RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Fifth District Constituents to Discuss Affordability Agenda for Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Telephone Town Hall with thousands of North Jersey residents to discuss his Affordability Agenda for Jersey. Gottheimer answered questions on how he is working to combat high food and grocery costs, tackle surging utility rate hikes, and expand access to affordable childcare. Gottheimer also […]

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Mar 21, 2025

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ICYMI: Jersey Pays More to Federal Government Than Any Other State, Gets Least in Return

NORTH JERSEY — In case you missed it: a new WalletHub study revealed that New Jersey paid the most taxes to the federal government while receiving the least federal dollars in return. The study shows that Jersey families and small businesses contribute significantly more in federal taxes compared to Moocher States, which receive far more in federal funding […]

Mar 21, 2025

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RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads 78 Colleagues in Urging Administration to Immediately Lift Pause of Funding for Nonprofit Security Grant Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, March 21, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) led a group of 78 colleagues in urging the Administration to reverse its decision to pause the drawdown of federal grant funding at the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), including the vital Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The bipartisan letter is led by Gottheimer and co-led […]

Mar 20, 2025

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RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Dismantling the Department of Education

NORTH JERSEY — Today, March 20, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education: “President Trump’s decision to dismantle the Department of Education is not just dangerous — it’s a reckless and illegal betrayal of our families, students, and educators. As […]