Above: Gottheimer visits Greenwood Lake today, along with New Jersey Chair of the Greenwood Lake Commission Paul Zarrillo (right) and local officials, to view toxic algae impacting the lake, recreation, and local businesses. Today, August 6, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Greenwood Lake with local officials to call on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to release investment to address the Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) impacting the lake’s water, l...
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On August 5, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Ramsey, New Jersey, to survey damage from Tropical Storm Isaias, and met with Ramsey Mayor Deirdre Dillon and Ramsey Chief of Police Bryan Gurney. Below: Gottheimer joins Ramsey Mayor Deirdre Dillon and Ramsey Chief of Police Bryan Gurney to survey damage to the Borough from Tropical Storm Isaias. ###
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On August 5, 2020, Congressman Josh Gottheimer helped lead a letter from the House Financial Services Committee calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the transactions surrounding the $765 million proposed deal under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) between the Administration and Eastman Kodak Company (Kodak) amid reports that Kodak’s compensation board issued $1.75 million in stock options to Executive Chairman and CEO Jim Continenza. "Our country is alre...
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GLEN ROCK, NJ - U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) applauded the announcement that $15 million in investment from the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been made available to New Jersey small businesses. The investment will go to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority which will then administer the investment through programs to businesses impacted by COVID-19, specifically to small businesses in the Fifth District’s Sussex and Warren Counties....
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More than 124,000 homes, businesses without power Tonight, August 4, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a call with Fifth District mayors following Tropical Storm Isaias which slammed the region today with heavy rain and winds. Gottheimer and mayors from throughout North Jersey discussed ongoing power outages, damage within their communities, and clean up efforts. “Tonight, mayors and local officials from throughout North Jersey and I spoke about Tropical Storm Isaias’ impact o...
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Above: Gottheimer with CEO of Planet Networks Robert Boyle. NEWTON, NJ - On August 3, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a virtual event on Facebook Live with the CEO of Fifth District-based Planet Networks, Robert Boyle, who has previously been honored as a Fifth District Hometown Hero. Gottheimer recently assisted Boyle’s Sussex County small business — an internet service provider — in applying for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Boyle had taken part in a virtual e...
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On July 30, 2020, the House passed amendments introduced by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) to be included in a final federal appropriations package which the House is expected to vote on this week. Improve the U.S. manufacturing supply chain to address challenges caused by COVID-19; Improve transparency and access to the Strategic National Stockpile; Boost investment in critical broadband infrastructure — especially for unserved and underserved areas; Prioritize clean and lead-free scho...
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WASHINGTON - On Friday, July 31, 2020, the House passed bipartisan legislation that included U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s (NJ-5) provision to address U.S. supply chain challenges caused by COVID-19. Gottheimer’s provision highlights the need for additional investment in domestic manufacturing supply lines, specifically through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), who Gottheimer has worked closely with, is a recipient of this feder...
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WASHINGTON - On Friday, July 31, 2020, the House passed bipartisan legislation that included U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s (NJ-5) provision to increase investment in broadband infrastructure to help address the challenges facing unserved and underserved areas, especially as more families are increasingly working, learning, and socializing online. The provision increases investment in the FCC broadband infrastructure grant program. “Residents throughout North Jersey and our nation know how c...
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WASHINGTON - On Friday, July 31, 2020, the House passed bipartisan legislation that included U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s (NJ-5) provision to increase Congress’ transparency into the country’s Strategic National Stockpile, the domestic supply chain, and the inventory of materials and equipment needed to continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. “With the House passing my provision today, we are another step closer to providing critical transparency into the Strategic National Stockp...
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