WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that all ten of the community projects submitted on behalf of Fifth District local governments and transit agencies have been included in legislation to be considered by the full House Appropriations Committee. This moves these Fifth District community projects another step closer to becoming a reality. Gottheimer submitte... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the entire New Jersey House delegation joined together against New York State’s attempt to mooch off hundreds of millions in federal COVID-19 transit relief from New Jersey. In a letter this week, the New Jersey delegation is urging the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to reaffirm its long-standing formulas and existing guidance which clearly states that federal r... Read more »
Above: Gottheimer at the Paramus Post Office today, joined by North Jersey residents impacted by the passport backlog. PARAMUS, NJ — Today, July 19, 2021, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) highlighted the massive, months-long backlog of 1.5 million to 2 million passport applications and renewals currently holding up international travel for millions of Americans, including families in North... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) helped lead the introduction of the bipartisan Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act to address the critical shortage of mental health professionals, like school psychologists, social workers, and counselors. The bill will establish partnerships between the U.S. Department of Education and eligible graduate programs to cover up t... Read more »
Above: Gottheimer at the Glen Rock Main Line Train Station today, with NJ State Assemblywoman Lisa Swain. GLEN ROCK, NJ — Today, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer highlighted how the bipartisan infrastructure framework will invest in repairing and improving New Jersey public transit — as well as roads, bridges, water, broadband, and tunnels — to help improve commutes for No... Read more »
Above: Congressman Gottheimer with Fifth District Hometown Hero honorees today. HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, Friday, July 9, 2021, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local first responders, veterans, students, life-saving bystanders, volunteers, Scouts, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony, held today at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center.... Read more »
Above: Congressman Gottheimer commemorates Independence Day at the annual Ridgewood 4th of July Celebration. RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) celebrated Independence Day in Ridgewood, at the Village’s 111th annual Fourth of July Celebration, with Ridgewood’s Feed the Frontlines program, Mayor Susan Knudsen, the Ridgewood Council and Board of Education, Bergen County ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 1, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed key school bus safety provisions from Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s (NJ-5) bipartisan Secure Every Child Under the Right Equipment Standards (SECURES) Act. The provisions were included in H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, the House’s surface transportation bill that passed this week with bipartisan support. Gottheimer... Read more »
NORTH JERSEY — This week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) wrote to Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway to bring to his attention a recent statement signed by members of the Executive Board of the Part-Time Lecturer Chapter of Rutgers AAUP-AFT (Local 6324), which declared that “as teachers and union members, we can no longer allow ourselves to be complicit in the illegal acts of ... Read more »
Above: Gottheimer, Secretary Buttigieg, and members of New Jersey’s congressional delegations taking part in a tour today of the crumbling Hudson River tunnel between New Jersey and New York. NORTH JERSEY / NEW YORK, NY — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in a tour of 113-year-old train tunnels beneath the Hudson River, alongside U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg... Read more »
