RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald Payne

Apr 24, 2024
Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, April 24, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne: 

“It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend, a great Jersey leader, and a voice for justice, Congressman Donald Payne. Today, New Jersey and our nation lost a dedicated father, husband, public servant, and incredible advocate for his beloved city and hardworking folks across America.

It was a privilege to serve with Don in Congress. Don was just a great guy, and everyone loved him. When I was first elected, Donald was there for me, showing me the ropes and sharing his wisdom — not to mention a good Jersey ribbing. Don had a great sense of humor to go with his meaningful experience. For the nearly fourteen years he served as a Member of Congress, he was a tireless champion for real people. As chair of the Congressional Colorectal Cancer Caucus and the Men’s Health Caucus, he regularly championed health care issues. He led the way on transportation, rail, and infrastructure, as a Subcommittee Chairman of T&I Committee. 

I’ll be praying for his family, especially his three wonderful children he always beamed about. I hope they find peace in knowing his work left a huge, positive impact on millions of people —not just in New Jersey, but also across our nation and around the world.” 

###

Recent Posts


Jul 25, 2024
Press

RELEASE: Gottheimer Amendments to Expand Holocaust Education and Maintain the Delaware Water Gap Pass in Interior & Environment Appropriations Package

WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s provisions to expand Holocaust education nationwide and prevent the Delaware Water Gap’s reclassification as a National Park passed the House, as part of the FY25 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill, which passed by a vote of […]



Jul 24, 2024
Press

RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads 31 Bipartisan Members in a Letter Requesting Classified Briefing on Iranian Influence in Anti-Israel Protests

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) led a bipartisan letter signed by thirty-one bipartisan Members of Congress to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, requesting a classified briefing on her statement that the Iranian government promoted and encouraged anti-Israel protests. The signatory list of thirty-one bipartisan Members of […]



Jul 24, 2024
Press

RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts American Hostage Family for Netanyahu’s Address to Joint Session of Congress

Above: Gottheimer with constituents from Tenafly, NJ, Adi and Yael Alexander, parents of American hostage Edan Alexander. WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced that he is hosting the Alexander family — parents of American hostage Edan Alexander — as guests for  Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to a […]