- Mr. Josh Gottheimer
- Current Democratic Representative
- New Jersey District 05
- Age: 51
- Phone: (202) 225-4465
- Official Website
It’s hard to believe, but eight years ago, Paramus and the Vargas family lost Miranda Vargas in a tragic bus crash. That’s why I am working closely with Miranda’s dad, Joevanny Vargas, and Senator Booker to pass Miranda’s Law — get three-point lap-and-shoulder seat belts on school buses nationwide and prevent future tragedies.
There should be one response to those who express hatred toward any American: condemnation. Hate is hate. https://t.co/duXKmbb4EC
Congratulations to Mahwah’s Violet Reed on being recognized with the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award! Your commitment to strengthening our communities and making a real difference for New Jersey families is truly inspiring. Bergen County is proud of you, Violet. Thank you for all you do! https://t.co/myBdQ1DO6I
This Police Week, I was proud to meet with the Port Authority PBA’s dedicated officers who work around the clock to protect our communities. Special thanks to 2nd Vice President Matt Reheis, Oscar Ruiz, John Schelhorn, Greg Gilleece-Trustee, and John Monagas for stopping by! As Co-Chair of the Law Enforcement Caucus, I’ll always get the backs of our brave police officers and will always fight for them in Congress.
Today, I hosted our annual District Scout Honor Ceremony, one of my favorite traditions. It was an honor to recognize the hard-earned achievements of North Jersey's Scouts and everyone who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and the Girl Scout Gold Award! https://t.co/k3QT1ffZuU
.@RepRashida is forcing a vote next week to back Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed designated Foreign Terrorist Organization that has American blood on its hands. Hezbollah killed 220 U.S. Marines in their barracks in 1983 and assisted the bombings of our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998. They are also responsible for the second deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust in Argentina in 1994, and now, they relentlessly target Israeli civilians with rockets in direct violation of their ceasefire with Israel. Hezbollah is evil — kneecapping our ability to track and respond to their terror serves nobody except Hezbollah and its Iranian overlords.
Thank you to the National Association of Police Officers for having me at their Washington Police Week luncheon. It was great to catch up with officers from the proud New Jersey State PBA and Port Authority PBA here in the Capitol! I will always get the backs of the brave police officers who keep our families safe!
It's always great to see @OrderofAHEPA in Washington! I am proud to represent North Jersey’s vibrant Greek-American community in Congress and will always work with great organizations like AHEPA that give this community a voice. https://t.co/Dra6t2Ko3L
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The Police badge represents service, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment. It reflects the courage shown in the face of danger and the trusted bond between officers and the communities they protect daily. Supporting law enforcement should never be partisan. It is about getting the backs of the people who get ours.
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Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets
- Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
- Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions
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Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture
- Subcommittee on National Security Agency and Cyber (Ranking Member)
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HR.8728 - 2026-05-11
Feed Our Kids Act of 2026 -
HR.8655 - 2026-05-04
Jersey Pride Tax Credit Act of 2026 -
HRES.1239 - 2026-04-30
Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct. -
HR.8480 - 2026-04-23
Protect our Pets Act -
HR.8262 - 2026-04-14
Build More Power Act -
HR.8248 - 2026-04-13
Grid Expansion and Reliability Act -
HR.8249 - 2026-04-13
Making Reviews Certain Act -
HR.8247 - 2026-04-13
Commonsense Review Act -
HR.8250 - 2026-04-13
Parents Decide Act -
HR.8138 - 2026-03-27
DPA Specialized Staffing Act -
HR.7870 - 2026-03-09
ICE Standards Act -
HCONRES.75 - 2026-03-04
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. -
HR.7694 - 2026-02-25
Gwenn’s Law -
HR.7693 - 2026-02-25
Leo’s Law -
HRES.1079 - 2026-02-25
Recognizing the significance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the need for robust funding of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health. -
HR.7576 - 2026-02-13
AI Workforce Training Act -
HR.7465 - 2026-02-10
Federal Investment in Grants for Health Transportation and Flu-vaccination Local Units Act of 2026 -
HR.7428 - 2026-02-09
SECURES Act of 2026 -
HR.7429 - 2026-02-09
Miranda’s Law -
HR.7178 - 2026-01-21
U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026
| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
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| 119th Congress | 2025–present | House of Representatives | Representative | New Jersey (NJ) | 5 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | New Jersey (NJ) | 5 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | New Jersey (NJ) | 5 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | New Jersey (NJ) | 5 |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | House of Representatives | Representative | New Jersey (NJ) | 5 |
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