Above: Gottheimer with New Bridge Medical Center CEO Deborah Visconi and frontline health care workers at the New Bridge vaccine clinic. PARAMUS, NJ — Today, October 6, 2021, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited the COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic at New Bridge Medical Center to encourage residents, who are eligible, to get the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot — to keep North Jersey famil... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, October 5, 2021, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “As I’ve said for months, I remain committed to passing the once-in-a-century Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and a commonsense reconciliation package that’s good for New Jersey and for our country. On Friday, the President lowered his reconciliation target number. As Congress reasse... Read more »
Above: Congressman Josh Gottheimer visits with Washington Township Ambulance Corps volunteers. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — This weekend, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in Washington Township’s 12th Annual Family Fall Festival, in Bergen County. Members of the community came out to enjoy the township’s block party to kick off the fall season, with activities like a petting zoo, pony r... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, October 1, 2021, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “It’s deeply regrettable that Speaker Pelosi breached her firm, public commitment to Members of Congress and the American people to hold a vote and to pass the once-in-a-century bipartisan infrastructure bill on or before September 27. Specifically, the Speaker said, “I am committin... Read more »
Above: Gottheimer speaks on the House floor today. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 29, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives debated H.R.4089, the Darren Drake Act, bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) to stop ISIS-inspired and lone-wolf terrorists from using trucks and other vehicles as weapons. The legislation is named in memory of New Milford resident Darren D... Read more »
NORTH JERSEY — Today, September 27, 2021, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released a statement applauding the State of New Jersey’s plan to distribute new $500 back-to-work bonuses, utilizing a portion of the federal COVID-19 relief dollars New Jersey received from the American Rescue Plan. This initiative, which Gottheimer originally proposed back in June, will create a one-time $500 ince... Read more »
Above: Gottheimer congratulates Rev. Protopresbyter Basil C. Gikas on a successful Greek Festival after a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic. NORTH JERSEY — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined with members of the community at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival, held in Wyckoff, NJ. After a year-long hiatus, the Church’s Greek Festival was back and better than ever. T... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 27, 2021, Representatives Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA), Ed Case (D-HI), Jim Costa (D-CA), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Jared Golden (D- ME), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Kurt Schrader (D-OR), and Filemon Vela (D-TX) released the following statement: “Debate on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill begins today with a vote no later than Thursday. This bill ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday September 22, 2021, the House of Representatives of Representatives passed key provisions authored by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) — to combat foreign financing of terrorist cells, address foreign terrorist organizations’ use of social media platforms, report on how restoring the State and Local Tax (SALT deduction) would benefit servicemembers, report on ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 24, 2021, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) spoke at the MTA Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP) New Jersey Public Meeting to denounce the proposed Manhattan Congestion Tax and fight for hardworking New Jersey commuters. If adopted, New Jersey commuters would not only need to pay a bridge or tunnel toll, but would also incur an additional tol... Read more »
