Following reports of elevated pollution levels in the Hackensack River from recent sediment samples, Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Bill Pascrell (NJ-9) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging swift action in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to finalize the Agency’s review of the site and determine if it should be added to the Superfund National Priorities List. Such a determination is critical for developing a clea...
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) announced that he introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from 9/11-style terror attacks by requiring the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on most commercial aircraft. “Keeping our nation safe must be our top priority, especially as we face threats from terrorists at home and abroad,” said Gottheimer. “This common sense bill will better protect our flight crews and passengers from terrorist threats." The Saracini Aviation Safety...
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Tom Reed (NY-23) announced that they led 35 Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus in sending a bipartisan letter to President Trump to request a meeting to discuss the group’s priority issues: tax reform and infrastructure investment. 35 Members from the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus signed on to the letter. The Problem Solvers Caucus, co-chaired by Gottheimer and Reed, is committed to bringing Members together across party lin...
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Oakland, N.J. – Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Oakland, N.J. seniors discussed the dangers of Medicare privatization and the impact a repeal of the Affordable Care Act without a replacement would have on retirement security. Gottheimer addressed the crowd of over 50 people at the Oakland Senior Center before mingling with the seniors and taking their questions. “As you all know, more than half a century ago, our nation made an intergenerational promise to our seniors--a promise t...
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Washington Borough, N.J. -- Yesterday, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined local community leaders and Fifth District residents to cut the ribbon and officially open his District Office and Constituent Service Center in Washington Borough. Gottheimer shared his vision for the community with attendees, discussing cutting taxes, investing in infrastructure projects, standing by first responders, and getting residents a better return on their federal tax dollar investment. Attendees included ...
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Hackettstown, N.J. – Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) unveiled a bill he recently introduced to cut out of date and burdensome regulations to help businesses of all sizes succeed and create jobs. The bipartisan Regulatory Improvement Act of 2017 will create an independent, bipartisan commission called the Regulatory Improvement Commission (RIC) to review rules that are outdated, duplicative, or in conflict with one another and present recommendations to Congress for an up-or-down vote. ...
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that he has joined the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus was established in the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2008 by Co-Chairs Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Barney Frank (D-MA). The Caucus is focused on equality for all Americans, including repealing discriminatory laws, eliminating hate-driven violence, and improving health and well-being for all. “I’m proud to join the LGBT Equal...
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Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of Financial Services Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance, made the following statement on new sanctions against supporters of the Iranian ballistic missile program: "As someone who was opposed early on to the dangerous and misguided Iran nuclear deal, I support decisive actions like those taken today against those supporting Iran's ballistic missile program. The United States cannot stand idly by while Iran continue...
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on Iran’s recent missile test and vow to continue missile activity: "I was deeply alarmed by Iran's recent ballistic missile test and even more troubled by their subsequent vow to continue missile activity--reinforcing my concerns about the Iran agreement struck last year. The United States must work with our allies to condemn such reckless ploys by Iran to destabilize the Middle East. I will work with Democrats and Repub...
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended his first Financial Services Committee meeting and announced that he will serve on the Capital Markets, Securities, and Investments Subcommittee, the Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee, and the Terrorism and Illicit Finance Subcommittee. The Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Investment has jurisdiction over U.S. securities and housing finance laws and oversees the governmental entities authorized to implement and enforce thes...
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