CBS New York: Rep. Josh Gottheimer says congestion pricing unfairly targets New Jersey drivers

Rep. Josh Gottheimer​ & other New Jersey lawmakers are trying to figure out how to stop congestion pricing after the feds gave New York the green light.

Jul 02, 2023
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Nov 14, 2024
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Promises Renewed Fight Against New York’s Crushing Congestion Tax

Above: Gottheimer speaks about fighting the new Congestion Tax. Today, November 14, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held a press call to discuss the return of New York’s commuter-crushing Congestion Tax and renewed the fight to make life more affordable for hardworking Jersey residents.  The $9/day Congestion Tax would whack New Jersey and New […]



Nov 13, 2024
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement on Congestion Tax News

NORTH JERSEY — Today, November 13, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on the latest news regarding New York’s Congestion Tax: “In a time of inflation, New York’s attempt whack Jersey families with another tax is utterly absurd. I’ll be damned if I am going to let the MTA balance their mismanaged, out-of-control budget at the expense […]



Nov 12, 2024
Press

RELEASE: Gottheimer-backed and Problem Solver Caucus Endorsed Legislation, the Social Security Fairness Act, Passes House

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, November 12, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act. The legislation, which Gottheimer cosponsored, will repeal provisions in the Social Security Act that unfairly reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for three million Americans — including police officers, firefighters, teachers, and other public servants […]