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“I do what is best for our community and for the country,” expressed Gottheimer. “Protecting America’s national security is my oath,” he added. Read more »

"I don't vote party line. I know my party gets frustrated with me about this, but because I consider myself independent this way, I actually like to look at how this might affect us here. That might mean not pulling the lever the way everybody on my side wants me to pull the lever." Read more »

"We can't afford to continue going down this path as one of the most expensive states in the country," the congressman said. Read more »

A New Bipartisan Caucus in the House -- "Someone has to get the ball rolling, and 36 brave individuals did it" Read more »

If the White House gets serious about this approach, it won’t need to start from scratch. Thirty-six representatives, evenly balanced between Democrats and Republicans, have formed the independent Problem Solvers Caucus, co-chaired by New Jersey Democrat Josh Gottheimer and New York Republican Tom Reed. Read more »

As Congress considers major changes to the ACA, it risks throwing the baby out with the bath water. I’m concerned that seniors in New Jersey may be left in the cold and that our state will face higher costs and taxes. Read more »

For the first time since Rep. Josh Gottheimer took office in January, the House agreed on Friday to add language he wrote to a bill, which later passed unanimously. Read more »

NJ Herald: Grand opening of Newton VA clinic NEWTON -- It was a long-awaited milestone, with many hiccups along the way, but the ribbon was officially cut on Monday morning for the Veterans Affairs New Jersey Healthcare System Sussex Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Newton. It was a "day of celebration," said U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), who attended among scores of people that included Co... Read more »

Roll Call: Take Five: Josh Gottheimer Freshman Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, 41, talks about working as a White House speechwriter, connecting with his children long-distance, and being a Bruce Springsteen fan. Q: What was it like being a speechwriter for Bill Clinton? A: It was an enormous honor. It was a great front seat on the political and legislative process at a young age. I... Read more »

The Record: Gottheimer to bring wounded Linden officer to Trump address MAHWAH — Linden police officer turned hero Angel Padilla is headed to Washington as Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s guest for Tuesday's joint session of Congress. Gottheimer, who represents New Jersey's 5th District, announced his selection Monday while standing in front of the Bergen County Law Enforcement Memorial. Traditionally, eac... Read more »