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Feb 28, 2026

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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Black History Month, Joins Bergen County’s Black History Month Health Fair

Above: Gottheimer at Bergen County’s Black History Month Health Fair. HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, February 28, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored Black History Month and joined with the local community for the Bergen County Black History Month Health Fair. The event brought together local organizations, health professionals, and families to promote wellness, raise […]

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Feb 28, 2026

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STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on U.S.-Israel Joint Strikes In Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, February 28, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “Today, the United States, with our key democratic ally Israel, took decisive action to defend our national security, fight terror, protect our allies, and stand with the Iranian people who have been massacred in the streets for demanding freedom […]

Feb 27, 2026

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RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Bill for No-Cost Cancer Screenings for Firefighters

Above: Gottheimer announces bipartisan legislation to provide early detection cancer screening to firefighters. HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, February 27, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) stood with New Jersey firefighters, local leaders, and state officials to announce the bipartisan Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act — or the FIRE Cancer Act — to expand […]

Feb 26, 2026

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RELEASE: During Rare Disease Week, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Endorsement from Problem Solvers Caucus for Cameron’s Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed Cameron’s Law, his legislation to fully restore the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and strengthen investment in research and development for treatments targeting rare diseases. Cameron’s Law would reverse cuts made under the 2017 Tax Hike Bill that reduced the […]