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Apr 14, 2026

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RELEASE: Ahead of Tax Day, Gottheimer Announces New Legislation to Eliminate SALT Marriage Penalty — and Cut Taxes for Jersey Families

Above: Gottheimer announces new legislation to expand SALT deduction. FORT LEE, NJ — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new legislation to eliminate the “marriage penalty” in the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, continuing his long-running fight to lower taxes for hard-working Jersey families. Watch Gottheimer’s full remarks here. To address the ongoing marriage penalty in […]

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Apr 13, 2026

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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Speaks to Demarest Middle School on Service, Leadership, and Bipartisanship

Above: Gottheimer greets students at Demarest Middle School. DEMAREST, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Demarest Middle School to speak with students about the importance of curiosity, civic engagement, and stepping up as leaders in their communities. During his visit, Gottheimer engaged with students in a discussion about their role in shaping the future and […]

Apr 9, 2026

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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Visits Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative in Hackensack, Highlights Affordable Access to Health Care for Families

Above: Congressman Gottheimer Tours Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI). HACKENSACK, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) in Hackensack for a tour of the facility and to discuss the organization’s critical role in providing free, high-quality healthcare to lower income, uninsured residents in Bergen County. During the visit, Gottheimer met with […]

Apr 9, 2026

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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Visits Tenafly Middle School, Encourages Civic Engagement and Leadership

Above: Congressman Gottheimer speaks to Tenafly Middle School TENAFLY, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Tenafly Middle School, where he spoke with students about the importance of curiosity, civic engagement, and leadership in strengthening American democracy. Addressing the Tenafly Middle School Eighth Grade class, Gottheimer emphasized that young people play a critical role in shaping […]