WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 24, 2022, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court decision devastatingly overturns a woman's right to choose — in a horrific breach of personal privacy and freedom that puts a woman’s life and health at risk. We must always oppose any attempt by those in Washing... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Katie Porter (CA-45), Dean Phillips (MN-3), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-7) led a group of 32 total Members of Congress urging House leadership to bring bipartisan, commonsense bills to the House floor for standalone votes — to invest in local police departments to boost the numbers, retention, training, mental health, and accountabilit... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) helped lead the introduction of new bipartisan legislation, the Pathways to Policing Act, which will invest in recruitment and retention programs for local and state law enforcement — to help ensure that departments in North Jersey and nationwide have the resources they need to keep themselves and their communities safe. This bipartisan l... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Don Bacon (NE-02) led a bipartisan group of 37 total Members of Congress urging the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the FBI to investigate the use of the map by violent extremist organizations and terrorists, boost security for targets listed in the Project, and work with social media companies and... Read more »
Above: North Jersey veteran visiting Gottheimer’s Veterans Resources Fair. NEWTON, SUSSEX COUNTY — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held a Veterans Resources Fair in Sussex County to connect North Jersey veterans with local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations, to help veterans and their families access critical resources including health care, employment opportunities,... Read more »
TEANECK, NJ — Today, June 18, 2022, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored Juneteenth by joining the community and taking part in Teaneck’s Juneteenth Silent Walk to the Historic Burial Grounds on Pomander Walk. African slaves that worked on New Jersey farms were laid to rest on these sacred grounds in Teaneck. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved A... Read more »
Above: Gottheimer breaking ground for Volvo’s state-of-the-art technical training facility. MAHWAH, NJ — Today, June 17, 2022, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined local elected officials, Volvo employees, and CEO of Volvo Car USA Anders Gustafsson to celebrate the groundbreaking of Volvo’s new state-of-the-art electric vehicle technical and training facility in Mahwah and the installat... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation backed by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, to help lower the cost of a family’s grocery bill, tackle rising food and gas prices, address the supply chain crisis, and take action against any meat or poultry companies that are colluding or price gouging to make profits on the back... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation backed by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, to combat supply chain issues and crack down on foreign-owned shipping companies that are gouging businesses and raising prices — to help directly cut costs that Jersey families see at the store or when they order products they need. This l... Read more »
Above: Gottheimer at the ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring the completion of the new home for local veteran Chris Illescas and his family. WESTWOOD, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined with Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County to celebrate the completion of a brand-new home for a deserving veteran and his family. Through their Affordable Homeownership Opportunity For Veterans prog... Read more »
