Josh Gottheimer
DemocraticNew Jersey-5House of Representatives
Joshua S. Gottheimer is an American politician, attorney, writer, and public policy adviser serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, his district stretches along the northern border of the state from New York City's densely populated metropolitan suburbs in Bergen County northwest through exurban and rural territory in northern Passaic and Sussex Counties.
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House of Representatives · 2017–2019
House of Representatives · 2019–2021
House of Representatives · 2021–2023
House of Representatives · 2023–2025
House of Representatives · 2025–present
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Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
119-HRES-1618Oct 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To provide for a limitation on contributions to the United Nations.
119-HR-10757Oct 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring Captain Smit Machchhar and the crew and passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073, and condemning the attempted terrorist attack on that flight.
119-HRES-1612Oct 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
China FIREWALL Act of 2026
119-HR-10670Oct 1, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Securing Our Critical Infrastructure Act
119-HR-10671Oct 1, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to establish a Critical Infrastructure AI Cyber Defense Pilot Program, and for other purposes.
119-HR-10519Armed Forces and National SecuritySep 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
No Rigged Grocery Prices Act
119-HR-8895CommerceMay 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feed Our Kids Act of 2026
119-HR-8728Agriculture and FoodMay 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jersey Pride Tax Credit Act of 2026
119-HR-8655TaxationMay 4, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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.
119-HRES-1239Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesApr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Protect our Pets Act
119-HR-8480Crime and Law EnforcementApr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Build More Power Act
119-HR-8262EnergyApr 14, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Kylie’s Voices for Childhood Cancer Act
119-HR-10405HealthSep 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
No Grounds for Discrimination Act
119-HR-10363Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesSep 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Stop Rogue AI Act
119-HR-10362Science, Technology, CommunicationsSep 14, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
AI LABS Act
119-HR-10315EducationSep 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center and who carried out the rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the days and months that followed.
119-HRES-1515Emergency ManagementSep 8, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study on the efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools to educate students about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
119-HR-10314EducationSep 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act
119-HR-10112Finance and Financial SectorAug 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act
119-HR-9981HealthJul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.