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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) successfully helped pass the first-ever bipartisan, bicameral Jewish American Heritage Month resolution in the House.