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Jan 23, 2026

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RELEASE: Gottheimer Paints Bullseye on Congestion Tax in 2026 Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that the government funding legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this week will fight back against New York City’s crushing Congestion Tax. The bipartisan legislation directs the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch a full federal investigation to study how the Congestion Tax hits hard-working […]

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Jan 23, 2026

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RELEASE: Gottheimer Claws Back Millions For Jersey in Budget

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives passing key federal funding bills, set to avoid a second devastating government shutdown ahead of the January 30, 2026 deadline. The bipartisan funding measures passed following months of bipartisan work to ensure that critical programs to help children, families, seniors, and service members […]

Jan 22, 2026

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RELEASE: After 26th Anniversary of Deadly NJ Dorm Fire, Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Students

Above: Rep. Gottheimer and Rep. Kean, Jr. stand with Seton Hall alumni Brian Fitzpatrick and Craig McGraw. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, January 22, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-7) announced the introduction of the Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to strengthen fire safety standards in college […]

Jan 21, 2026

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RELEASE: Gottheimer Reintroduces Bipartisan U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act to Counter Iranian Drones

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, January 21, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) reintroduced the bipartisan U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act, legislation to significantly strengthen cooperation between the United States and Israel to counter the rapidly evolving threat posed by Iran and its proxies’ unmanned systems — including so-called “killer drones” — across air, sea, […]