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Aug 29, 2024
Press
RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Serves Ice Cream at Locally-Owned Maroons Creamery in Ridgewood

Above: Gottheimer helping serve ice cream at Maroons Creamy in Ridgewood, as part of his “Josh on the Job” series. RIDGEWOOD, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Maroons Creamery in Ridgewood, met with the owners, welcomed customers, and serve up some ice cream — as part of his “Josh on the Job” series […]

News and Announcements

Aug 27, 2024
Press

RELEASE: Gottheimer, Craig Introduce New Legislation to Protect Elderly LGBTQ+ Population

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Angie Craig (MN-2) introduced legislation to protect elderly LGBTQ+ community members. The Elder Pride Protection Act will create a task force at the Department of Justice, focused on combating rising abuse against elderly LGBTQ+ Americans.  The full text of the Elder Pride Protection Act can be found here. Gottheimer developed […]

Aug 21, 2024
Press

RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement on the Passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell

NORTH JERSEY — Today, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell:  “It’s hard to believe, but today, Jersey lost an absolute giant, a courageous fighter, and an unparalleled champion of hardworking families and first responders — my dear friend and mentor, and […]

Aug 12, 2024
Press

RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New “All Aboard Act” including “Rail Passenger Bill of Rights”

Above: Gottheimer announces new federal action to help reduce NJ TRANSIT delays for commuters, caused by Amtrak. GLEN ROCK, NJ — Today, Monday, August 12, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), announced new federal action to address the pervasive delays and cancellations impacting NJ TRANSIT service, driven by Amtrak-owned and operated rails and infrastructure.  Video of […]