Statements and posts
41 press releases and posts, newest first.
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls on the NJDEP to Rescind Eviction Notices for Andover-Aeroflex Airport
Visited airport and sent letter urging state officials to rescind eviction notices for small businesses.
“I’m not going to let you guys get thrown out. It’s not happening. We’re going to fight this thing.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins Community Celebrations Across North Jersey
Attended community celebrations and town days across North Jersey.
“From Mahwah to Demarest, these community events show what makes North Jersey so special. They bring our families, small businesses, and local organizations together to celebrate the towns we love. It was an honor to join so many of my neighbors, and I’ll keep fighting for the Jersey families and small businesses who…”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Secured $500,000 in federal transit security funding for Lackawanna Railway station development.
“There are zero options for folks in Sussex County to make their lives easier and get on a train to get to work or see a family member, and that has to change.”
Lackawanna Railway Station DevelopmentTransportation InfrastructureAI-read
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Co-Leads Bipartisan House Intelligence Committee Trip to Lebanon
Led bipartisan congressional delegation to Lebanon to press for Hezbollah disarmament.
“Lebanon is at a turning point. For far too long, Iran has used Hezbollah, its terror proxy, to hold the Lebanese people hostage. It has drained the country’s economy, weakened its institutions, and pulled it into wars the Lebanese people never chose.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Sent letter to DOJ and New Jersey Attorney General requesting investigation into Linden's discriminatory zoning against Jewish community.
“Religious freedom is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, and any attempt to exclude or harass a certain population based on prejudice, particularly by public officials, is deeply upsetting and disturbing.”
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Attended 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey to celebrate Korean-American community and Chuseok.
“The Korean American community is a critical part of North Jersey — they work every day to make the Fifth District an even better place to live, raise our families, and do business. I’m proud to be able to help celebrate Chuseok and remember that our greatest strength is diversity in the United States.”
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Hosted Hispanic Heritage Month roundtable with North Jersey community leaders.
“It’s this diversity of Hispanic and Latino cultures, honestly, that makes North Jersey strong and such a vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family.”
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Hosted a 100th birthday celebration for local WWII veteran August Caccavone.
“Augie is a living symbol of perseverance, strength, and service. From fighting in the Battle of the Bulge to earning the Bronze Star for his heroism, he represents the very best of the Greatest Generation.”
Veterans RecognitionAI-read
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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Bergen County Seniors at Annual Senior Citizens Festival
Attended Bergen County Senior Citizens Festival to support seniors and discuss benefits protection.
“Bergen County’s Annual Senior Citizens Festival is one of the great North Jersey traditions, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than spending the day with our Fifth District seniors.”
Senior ServicesAI-read
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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins Bergen Community College Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Attended Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Bergen Community College.
“New Jersey’s Hispanic and Latino community is central to who we are — our small businesses, our schools, our hospitals, and our neighborhoods are all stronger because of it.”
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Introduced bipartisan legislation requiring pediatric cancer experts on state cancer control plan coalitions.
“Kylie should be starting her junior year of college right now — and wow, you should have heard how her friends gushed about her — and how her brother and sister who played games and music for her — and carried her up the stairs when she was too weak.”
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month DesignationCancer AwarenessAI-read
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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lawler Push Bipartisan Plan on AI Safety
Pushed bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act to establish guardrails for AI agents.
“You can’t drive a car in this country without a license plate, without insurance, without some way for a cop — or the person you just rear-ended — to know who’s behind the wheel and who’s responsible.”
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Attended Bergen County Sheriff's Veterans Appreciation BBQ to honor local veterans.
“Our veterans answered the call to serve and protect our great country, and we owe them a debt we can never fully repay.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Announced bipartisan legislation requiring pre-deployment testing of frontier AI models.
“Right now, there are no mandatory requirements for pre-deployment testing of frontier AI models.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Praised House passage of the bipartisan GUARD Act to protect seniors from financial fraud and scams.
“Every day, scammers are targeting our seniors — draining the hard-earned savings they spent a lifetime building, often with a single phone call or a fake investment scheme.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 2978 · voted Yea Sep 15, 2026, roll 661
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RELEASE: House Passes Bill First Championed by Gottheimer, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Applauded House passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to ensure public safety.
“AM radio is a lifeline. When the power goes out, when the cell towers go down, and when the Internet cuts off during a storm or an emergency, AM radio is often the only way families can get the life-saving information they need.”
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STATEMENT: Gottheimer Says Third-Party Audits Alone Don’t Meet the Moment
Criticized voluntary AI safety audits, called for mandatory government review of frontier models.
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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PHOTO RELEASE: Following Labor Day, Gottheimer Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Leaders
Hosted roundtable with North Jersey labor leaders to discuss jobs and worker support.
“I’m proud to stand with North Jersey and our hardworking families.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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ICYMI: As AI Advances, Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Charge to Put Up Immediate Guardrails
Led bipartisan AI guardrail bills and called on Republican leadership to advance them.
“AI is moving lightning fast, and Washington needs to keep up. This isn’t about losing this race to our adversaries. It’s about winning the right way, in a way that protects our children, families, and country. We need mandatory, commonsense guardrails and clear rules of the road, so that we innovate safely.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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RELEASE: On 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks, Gottheimer Honors the Fallen of North Jersey
Honored victims and first responders at 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks.
“Out of the worst morning in this country’s history, we decided to be loud, united, and unafraid. That’s the Jersey I know, and the America I strive for.”
September 11th Attacks 25th AnniversaryArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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Announced $1.7 million in federal security grants for houses of worship in New Jersey.
“No one should ever have to worry about their safety while praying, learning, or gathering with their community.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Launched bipartisan caucus to combat antisemitism on college campuses.
“Since October 7th, Jewish students on too many campuses have been harassed, intimidated, and made to feel like strangers in their own school.”
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read
Mentions H.Res. 883
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Rogue AI Agents and Keep People in Control
Introduced bipartisan bill to ensure visibility and control of rogue AI agents in networks.
“Right now, AI agents are running loose in our networks, and nobody can see them or verify who built them — making it increasingly hard to stop them.”
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Announced more than $5 million in federal counterterrorism funding for local law enforcement.
“We all have a responsibility, in honor of those who gave their lives, and for the sake of our democracy, to teach our children, our students, and our future leaders the history of our homeland.”
September 11th Attacks 25th AnniversaryArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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Attended unveiling of street sign honoring Joan D'Alessandro and child protection advocacy.
“Joan’s joy is still here. It’s on this street sign. It’s in the law that bears her name. And it’s in every child who is a little safer because you refused to let her story end in silence.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda for AI in K-12 Education
Unveiled bipartisan AI LABS Act to help K-12 schools build AI labs and train teachers.
“We’re not going to pretend AI doesn’t exist, and we’re not going to ban it and hope it goes away. So, here in Jersey, we need to do this differently.”
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House passed bipartisan bill prohibiting colleges receiving federal aid from engaging in BDS boycotts.
“No student, no professor should be shut out of research, study abroad opportunities, or academic partnerships, or feel unwelcome in the classroom because of where they’re from or what religion they practice. Yet that’s exactly what the boycott-divest-sanction movement seeks to do — targeting one country and one…”
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Affordability
Held telephone town hall with constituents to discuss affordability initiatives and constituent services.
“This Telephone Town Hall was a great opportunity to hear directly from the people that I represent about what’s on their minds.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Attended wreath-laying ceremony at Pentagon Memorial honoring September 11th victims.
“Twenty-five years later, we still carry the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11th, 750 of which were from New Jersey. We will never forget.”
September 11th Attacks 25th AnniversaryArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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Released bipartisan Intelligence Committee report reviewing 9/11 Commission recommendations 25 years after attacks.
“This morning, we had the heart-wrenching experience of visiting the Flight 93 Memorial and hearing from the first responders and family members of the heroes of Flight 93 – the brave forty men and women who put the lives of other Americans, and of our country, ahead of their own on the morning of September 11th.”
September 11th Attacks 25th AnniversaryArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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PHOTO RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Visits Dumbo Ice Cream Shop in Dumont
Visited local ice cream shop to highlight small business challenges in northern New Jersey.
“Small businesses like Dumbo Ice Cream are what give our towns their character, and it’s the hard-working crew behind the counter every day who make that happen.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Presents Service Medal to 57 Brave North Jersey Veterans
Presented New Jersey State Service Medal to 57 North Jersey veterans at ceremony honoring their service.
“These are fifty-seven stories of courage, fifty-seven stories of sacrifice, and fifty-seven reasons we have the honor of living in the greatest country the world has ever known.”
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Called on Republican leadership to bring bipartisan resolution condemning antisemitic rhetoric to floor vote.
“Hatred is hatred, period. I said it months ago with Rep. Lawler, and Piker has proved it again.”
Antisemitic Rhetoric by Online PersonalitiesCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read
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Visited IHOP in Fair Lawn to meet with workers and small business owners.
“There’s nothing more American than a business like IHOP, and it’s the hard-working folks who show up before sunrise every day that make it all possible. I loved flipping pancakes!”
Small Business SupportAI-read
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PHOTO RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Visits White Manna to Meet with Jersey Families
Visited local hamburger restaurant to highlight small business and meet with Jersey families.
“Places like White Manna are what put Jersey on the map. Food is incredible! Special thanks to the hard-working folks who show up day-in and day-out to keep this small business running.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Announced bipartisan Critical Infrastructure Security Plan to protect water and electric systems from cyberattacks.
“Every morning, folks in this town wake up, turn on the faucet, and clean water comes out. You flip a switch and your lights come on. Nobody thinks twice about it. Nobody should have to.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Hosted roundtable on Alzheimer's disease with patients, advocates, and medical professionals.
“This isn’t an abstract issue for me. Like so many of you, I’ve had close friends and family members who’ve struggled with this disease, and once you’ve watched it up close, it changes something in you.”
HealthAI-read
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Secured over $1 million in federal funding to expand hospital-based violence intervention program in Bergen County.
“Keeping Jersey families safe is about as common sense and bipartisan as it gets — and it starts with making sure our hospitals and communities have the tools they need to break the cycle of violence.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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STATEMENT: Gottheimer Supports “Pacing the Frontier” Petition, Future of Responsible AI Innovation
Supported petition calling for government rules on AI development and safety.
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Urged FTC to protect anti-discrimination safeguards in AI systems.
“While ensuring the accuracy of AI-generated information is critical, it should not come at the cost of preventing discrimination.”