Above: Gottheimer presents certification to Councilmember Pat Dinallo GLEN ROCK, NJ - On January 28, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored new Emerson Councilwoman Patricia Dinallo for beginning her first term and met to discuss issues impacting North Jersey communities, clawing back taxes through grant programs, and keeping children and families safe. “Patricia has been a proud Emerson resident for over five decades and is bringing to the Emerson Council her incredible experien...
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WASHINGTON - Today, Monday, January 27, 2020, U.S. Congressman took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today also marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 943 - the Never Again Education Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Gottheimer and endorsed by the Problem Solvers Caucus to create a new grant program for the United States Holocaust Memoria...
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Today, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer released the following statement regarding the White House’s proposed peace plan: As a proud, lifelong supporter of Israel, I support a two-state solution that preserves Israel’s status as a Jewish, Democratic state. Today, I heard the President make clear his commitment to a two-state solution, in consultation with the leaders of both of Israel’s major political parties. I believe that any proposal that seeks to peacefully resol...
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Above: Gottheimer announces bipartisan legislation, the Senior Housing Improvement and Retirement Accounts (IRA) Act of 2020, today in Fair Lawn. Today, Monday, January 27, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh announced the introduction of a bipartisan bill to help cut taxes for seniors, save for retirement, and help retirees stay in Northern New Jersey. The bipartisan Senior Housing Improvement and Retirement Accounts (IRA) Act of 2020 will help Americans save for retirement and encourage increased sav...
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Above: Gottheimer sounds the alarm on continued threats from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on New Jersey’s environment, economy, eco-tourism, and the safety of our families. Today, Thursday, January 23, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sounded the alarm on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) continuing to impact lakes throughout New Jersey. In November, the State of New Jersey announced critical first steps of $13 million matching investments to combat toxic algae wreaking havoc on the state...
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Above: Gottheimer answers questions from Fifth District constituents at his 46th “Cup of Joe with Josh” Town Hall. HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held his 46th “Cup of Joe with Josh” Town Hall at the River Star Diner in Hackettstown. Dozens of Fifth District residents joined the discussion with Gottheimer about everything from reinstating the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction to provide actual tax relief for our hardworking families, ...
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Above: Gottheimer takes part in a roundtable with local leaders and JCP&L to discuss winter storm responsiveness. Today, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Senator Steve Oroho, local officials from throughout Sussex and Warren Counties, and leadership from JCP&L to discuss the aftermath of the December 2019 Winter Storm Ezekiel which dropped as much as 14 inches of snow on the area and cut power to more than 30,00...
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Above: Gottheimer joins roundtable discussion on closing the job skills gap and boosting STEM learning opportunities. Today, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), along with Sussex County Community College (SCCC), Thorlabs, and New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, hosted a roundtable to discuss ongoing cooperation to close the middle-skill jobs gap in North Jersey, to identify federal investment opportunities to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering,...
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Above: Gottheimer swears in Frelinghuysen Mayor Christopher Stracco. Today, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) administered the oath of office to Frelinghuysen Mayor Christopher Stracco. “Chris is no stranger to public service and has served the Frelinghuysen community as a Township Committee member for close to seven years, making sure he gives back in any way possible,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) today. “The Township of Frelinghuysen is lucky to ha...
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Congressmembers Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Max Rose (NY-11), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) led a group of 32 Members of Congress to House leadership urging swift action to pass the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act to repeal the Administration’s Travel Ban which primarily targets Muslim-majority countries. January 27th marks the third anniversary of Executive Order 13769, the first iteration of the President’s Ban. “As Americans, we must stand against the perse...
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