New Jersey's 5th Congressional District
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Gottheimer Statement Against Ideologically Extreme Provisions in the Annual Defense Bill
On July 14, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) voted against far-right, extreme legislation that would take away servicewomen’s right to access an abortion if they are stationed in states that do not protect a woman’s right to choose.
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Gottheimer & Laborers from Across NJ Announce ‘Infrastructure Investment Portal’ to Help Towns & Counties Win Federal Infrastructure Grants
On July 10, 2023, underneath the structurally deficient Route 4 Hackensack River Bridge, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined laborers from across New Jersey to announce that his office is creating a new online ‘Infrastructure Investment Portal’ — a real-time system to provide information on, and track, competitive Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill federal investment dollars and grant opportunities for the towns and counties in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District.
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Gottheimer Applauds Historic “StayNJ” Property Tax Cuts for Seniors
Tax Relief Will Help Keep Residents and Families in Jersey. “StayNJ” Led by Speaker Coughlin, Senate President Scutari, Sen. Lagana, Asms. Tully and Swain.
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Gottheimer Celebrates Independence Day with North Jersey Community at Paramus Parade
On July 4, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in the Paramus Independence Day Parade to celebrate the United States’ 247th birthday and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.
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Gottheimer Celebrates Independence Day with North Jersey Community at Ridgefield Park Parade
On July 4, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in the Ridgefield Park Independence Day Parade to celebrate the United States’ 247th birthday and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.
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With Summer Underway, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Action to Combat Ticks & Lyme Disease in Jersey
NJ had the fifth-highest Lyme disease case rates in the U.S.
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Gottheimer, Malliotakis Statement on DOT’s Greenlighting of Congestion Tax in New York City
On June 27, 2023, U.S Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus, released the following statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has formally approved the New York City Central Businesses District Tolling Program, otherwise known as the Congestion Tax, that would charge drivers an additional $23 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
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Gottheimer, Sen. Menendez, and Rep. Pascrell Statement on the Department of Transportation’s Decision to Allow NY’s Congestion Tax to Move Forward
Anti-Environment, Anti-Commuter Cash-grabbing Congestion Tax Would Cost NJ Drivers $23/Day
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Gottheimer Joins Korean American Grassroots Conference
Celebrating Korean American Community, U.S.-Korea Relationship
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RELEASE: As Summer Begins, Gottheimer Announces New “Safe Swimming Strategy”
Boost Pool Safety and Prevent Drownings. Protecting Children and Families When Swimming.
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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Juneteenth, Joins North Jersey Community for Fair Lawn’s First Ever Juneteenth Celebration
On June 19, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored Juneteenth by joining the community and taking part in Fair Lawn’s first annual Juneteenth Community Celebration of Freedom.
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RELEASE: Following MTA Chair’s Recent Comments, Gottheimer Asks Lieber to Confirm No Congestion Tax for Jersey Drivers
On June 21, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) asked MTA Chair and CEO Janno Leiber to confirm that all Jersey drivers will be exempt from New York’s and the MTA’s $23-a-day Congestion Tax.
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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Fitzpatrick Join AIPAC’s Bergen County Annual Leadership Breakfast at Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood
Discussed U.S.-Israel Relationship and Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Israel
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RELEASE: Gottheimer-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Create a Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Passes House
Key Step for Israeli-Arab Normalization
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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Senator Menendez Urge Department of Transportation to Further Investigate the Negative Environmental Impacts of the Congestion Tax
MTA Admits the Congestion Tax Will Increase Air Pollution, Carcinogens, and Traffic in NJ
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Urges Department of Education to Investigate CUNY Law School’s Antisemitic Commencement Speech for Civil Rights Violation
Violation Could Result in CUNY Forfeiting Federal Funding
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RELEASE: House Unanimously Passes Gottheimer’s Bipartisan Bill to Fight Back Against Senior Financial Scams
Bipartisan, bicameral Senior Security Act will create new SEC taskforce to combat fraud against seniors.
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan $15 Billion Boost to Expand Healthcare for NJ Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits & Toxic Substances
Key Part of Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Package. Expanding Care for Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan-Era Veterans. Gottheimer Helped Pass the PACT Act and Secure Additional Investment for its Toxic Exposure Fund.
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RELEASE: House Passes Gottheimer-Backed First-Ever Bipartisan, Bicameral Jewish American Heritage Month Resolution
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) successfully helped pass the first-ever bipartisan, bicameral Jewish American Heritage Month resolution in the House.
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces Federal Investment Clawed Back to Combat Massive NJ Nursing Shortage
$3.8M Federal Investment Clawed Back for Holy Name’s Nursing School to Train More Nurses