Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that he will be launching “Cup of Joe with Josh” this weekend in Hackensack. At “Cup of Joe with Josh,” Gottheimer will meet with residents of the Fifth District over coffee to hear about what is on their minds and their priorities to help inform his work in Congress. Gottheimer will hold “Cup of Joe with Josh” regularly at diners across the Fifth District. Who: Congressman Josh Gottheimer, NJ-5 Residents What: Launch of “Cu...
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after his vote on today's FY 2017 budget resolution: “My grandfather always used to say ‘complain—but with a solution,’ and he was right. There’s no question the Affordable Care Act needs major improvements, such as eliminating the Cadillac Tax and Medical Device Tax, but repealing the law without any plan in place could dramatically increase health care premiums, create great uncertainty in the marketp...
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) delivered his first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives where he reiterated his commitment to working across the aisle to deliver results on the issues that matter to New Jersey families and businesses. Gottheimer spoke of the need to lower taxes and improve the return on investment residents of the Fifth District receive for their tax dollars, fix our crumbling roads and bridges, and create and retain good jobs in New Jersey. He also lai...
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) was named to the House Financial Services Committee. The Financial Services Committee has jurisdiction over banking, insurance, international finance, housing, securities, and exchanges. “It will be an honor to serve on the House Committee on Financial Services and utilize my private and public sector experience to help create and keep good-paying jobs here in New Jersey,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. “The finance industry represents a major part of...
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced that he will be making over 150 tickets to the Presidential Inauguration available to residents of New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District through an online lottery. Constituents who are interested in attending the Inauguration on January 20, 2017, should submit their information through the online form available at gottheimer.house.gov/services/inauguration-requests. An online lottery will be conducted and winners will be notified by Tuesday, Janua...
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At an event this morning, Congressman Josh Gottheimer reiterated his commitment to fighting for first responders and bringing federal money back to New Jersey's Fifth District. He joined with Congressman Bill Pascrell and County Executive Jim Tedesco to announce the opening of the application period for SAFER Grants, a federal program that provides funding directly to local fire departments. Congressman Josh Gottheimer is committed to supporting New Jersey firefighters and all first responders. ...
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Congressman Josh Gottheimer Statement on Voting to Support Israel Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer issued the following statement after voting for a bipartisan House resolution against the one-sided U.N. Security Council resolution criticizing Israel: “The United States must remain steadfast in our support for Israel, our most important ally and a beacon of democracy in the region, and stand with them at the United Nations -- as we have throughout history. I was appalled by...
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In the spirit of friendly bipartisan competition, freshmen Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Gallagher (WI-8) announced a bet on the outcome of this Sunday’s Wild Card Game between the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers. Should the Giants prevail, Gallagher will provide Gottheimer’s office with the finest Wisconsin cheese curds; and if the Packers win, Gottheimer will give Gallagher’s office authentic New Jersey bagels and cream cheese. “I look forward to the Giants continuing t...
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Newly-elected Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) was sworn-in today, beginning his first term as the representative from New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District. Gottheimer was joined by family and friends as he took the oath-of-office and reiterated his commitment to work across party lines to represent the best interests of the District. “I am honored to take the oath today to serve the families of New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District. I will always remember the tremendous responsibilit...
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Congressman Gottheimer Sworn into 115th Congress. U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker Paul Ryan on January 3rd, 2017. The Honorable Josh Gottheimer was elected to serve as representative of New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District. Representative Josh Gottheimer was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office.
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