119th Congress

Josh Gottheimer

Representative, NJ-5, New Jersey

Party

Democrat

Born: March 8, 1975 (age 51)
In Congress: House since 2017
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Votes With Party: 83%
Missed Votes: 17%
Office Phone: 202-225-4465
Website: gottheimer.house.gov

Committees

Financial Services
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Who Is Josh Gottheimer?

Josh Gottheimer is a Democratic representative from NJ-5 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2017. Born March 8, 1975, Gottheimer is 51. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Gottheimer voted on 257 and missed 53. Gottheimer voted with the majority of their party 83% of the time. Gottheimer sponsored 98 bills and resolutions this Congress.

How Josh Gottheimer Voted

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NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 213, September 16, 2026
NayPROOF ActH.R. 10326, September 16, 2026
YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026H.R. 5334, September 16, 2026
YeaRatepayer Protection ActH.R. 9340, September 16, 2026
YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026H.R. 9497, September 16, 2026
YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026H.R. 9576, September 16, 2026
YeaRetire through Ownership ActS. 2403, September 16, 2026
YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.H.Con.Res. 93, September 15, 2026
NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 210, September 15, 2026
YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025H.R. 2140, September 15, 2026
YeaGUARD ActH.R. 2978, September 15, 2026
YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025H.R. 4646, September 15, 2026

Bills Josh Gottheimer Sponsored

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. (H.Res. 1618, Introduced)
To provide for a limitation on contributions to the United Nations. (H.R. 10757, In Committee)
Honoring Captain Smit Machchhar and the crew and passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073, and condemning the attempted terrorist attack on that flight. (H.Res. 1612, Introduced)
Securing Our Critical Infrastructure Act (H.R. 10671, In Committee)
China FIREWALL Act of 2026 (H.R. 10670, In Committee)
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. (H.R. 10519, In Committee)
Kylie’s Voices for Childhood Cancer Act (H.R. 10405, In Committee)
No Grounds for Discrimination Act (H.R. 10363, In Committee)
Stop Rogue AI Act (H.R. 10362, In Committee)
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. (H.Res. 1515, Introduced)
AI LABS Act (H.R. 10315, In Committee)
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. (H.R. 10314, In Committee)

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Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R. 10112, In Committee)
Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 (H.R. 9982, In Committee)
Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act (H.R. 9981, In Committee)
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony 'Tony' J. Gallopo VA Clinic". (H.R. 6007, Passed the House)
Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act (H.R. 9706, In Committee)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State and local tax deduction marriage penalty. (H.R. 9626, In Committee)
Spot the Fakes Act (H.R. 9578, In Committee)
Cloud Security Act (H.R. 9546, In Committee)
Condemning Lebanese Hezbollah's repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling for the Lebanese Government to ensure Lebanese Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and disarms, in accordance with the ceasefire. (H.Res. 1379, Introduced)
Marcus’s Law (H.R. 9218, In Committee)
National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9059, In Committee)
Stop the Doxx Act (H.R. 8927, In Committee)
No Rigged Grocery Prices Act (H.R. 8895, In Committee)
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. (H.Con.Res. 75, Failed in the House)
Feed Our Kids Act of 2026 (H.R. 8728, In Committee)
Jersey Pride Tax Credit Act of 2026 (H.R. 8655, In Committee)
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. (H.Res. 1239, Introduced)
Protect our Pets Act (H.R. 8480, In Committee)
Build More Power Act (H.R. 8262, In Committee)
Parents Decide Act (H.R. 8250, In Committee)
Making Reviews Certain Act (H.R. 8249, In Committee)
Grid Expansion and Reliability Act (H.R. 8248, In Committee)
Commonsense Review Act (H.R. 8247, In Committee)
DPA Specialized Staffing Act (H.R. 8138, In Committee)
ICE Standards Act (H.R. 7870, In Committee)
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. (H.Res. 1079, Introduced)
Gwenn’s Law (H.R. 7694, In Committee)
Leo’s Law (H.R. 7693, In Committee)
AI Workforce Training Act (H.R. 7576, In Committee)
Federal Investment in Grants for Health Transportation and Flu-vaccination Local Units Act of 2026 (H.R. 7465, In Committee)
Miranda’s Law (H.R. 7429, In Committee)
SECURES Act of 2026 (H.R. 7428, In Committee)
U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026 (H.R. 7178, In Committee)
Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026 (H.R. 7100, In Committee)
PLAY Act of 2026 (H.R. 6979, In Committee)
Porch Pirates Act of 2025 (H.R. 6924, In Committee)
American Products in Parks Act (H.R. 6714, In Committee)
ETA Act of 2025 (H.R. 5579, In Committee)
Lung Cancer Medicare Access to Precise Testing Act (H.R. 6321, In Committee)
Improving Medicaid Precision and Cancer Test Act of 2025 (H.R. 6320, In Committee)
Benay Taub Lung Cancer Research Act (H.R. 6319, In Committee)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual increase in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. (H.R. 6027, In Committee)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education to submit a report on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of childcare for veteran families. (H.R. 6026, In Committee)
Condemning Hamas for assassinating innocent Palestinians. (H.Res. 839, Introduced)
Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans. (H.Res. 795, Introduced)
October 7 Gold Medal Act (H.R. 5715, In Committee)
October 7 Remembrance Education Act (H.R. 5714, In Committee)
STOP HATE Act of 2025 (H.R. 5681, In Committee)
SEIZE Act of 2025 (H.R. 5623, In Committee)
SAFE Ride Act of 2025 (H.R. 5265, In Committee)
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act (H.R. 4981, In Committee)
BITE Act (H.R. 4980, In Committee)
Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025 (H.R. 4979, In Committee)
Senior Security Act of 2025 (H.R. 1469, Passed the House)
To require the Congressional Budget Office to conduct an economic review of the economic impact of tariff modifications before implementation. (H.R. 4326, In Committee)
Bunker Buster Act of 2025 (H.R. 4281, In Committee)
LIHEAP Staffing Support Act (H.R. 3876, In Committee)
Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 3811, In Committee)
FBI Animal Cruelty Taskforce Act of 2025 (H.R. 3683, In Committee)
Preparing for the Future Act (H.R. 3511, In Committee)
Saving Students with Software Act (H.R. 3510, In Committee)
Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2025 (H.R. 2712, In Committee)
Invest to Protect Act of 2025 (H.R. 2711, In Committee)
Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 (H.R. 2680, In Committee)
Don't Cut FAA Workers Act of 2025 (H.R. 2431, In Committee)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates. (H.R. 1413, In Committee)
Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act (H.R. 1380, In Committee)
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program for the prevention and mitigation of acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R. 1831, In Committee)
FIRE Cancer Act of 2025 (H.R. 1610, In Committee)
ALYSSA Act (H.R. 1524, In Committee)
VA Appeals Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 1471, In Committee)
SOS Act of 2025 (H.R. 1470, In Committee)
Cameron’s Law (H.R. 1414, In Committee)
Know Your Rates Act (H.R. 1412, In Committee)
No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025 (H.R. 1411, In Committee)
No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act (H.R. 1121, In Committee)
Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York. (H.Res. 118, Introduced)
LITTLE Act of 2025 (H.R. 1067, In Committee)
All Aboard Act (H.R. 769, In Committee)
Accountability for Veterans Act (H.R. 770, In Committee)
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act (H.R. 768, In Committee)
Reaffirming the freedom to decide and expressing continued support for medication abortion access. (H.Res. 65, Introduced)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to double the dollar limitation for the energy efficient home improvement credit with respect to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, and boilers. (H.R. 616, In Committee)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for individuals for amounts paid for gas and electricity for primary residences. (H.R. 615, In Committee)
SAFE Grilling Act (H.R. 614, In Committee)
Anti-Congestion Tax Act (H.R. 344, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Gottheimer spoke on the floor 26 times on 22 session days in the 119th Congress.

House, September 3, 2026, 23 wordsProtect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
I was unable to make the vote due to a funeral. I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 295, H.R. 4795.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, September 2, 2026, 200 wordsProtecting Economic and Academic Freedom
I rise in support of my bill with Ms. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, July 15, 2026, 482 wordsAnthony "Tony" J. Gallopo VA Clinic
I thank my very good friend from New Jersey as well as my friends on the other side for their support.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, May 14, 2026, 1,632 wordsRemembering Our Fallen Officers
Let me begin by thanking and recognizing my very dear friend and a phenomenal leader in our country, Sheriff John Rutherford.
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House, May 13, 2026, 1,628 wordsDirecting 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
I don't want to be standing here today introducing this resolution, but I feel, Mr. President, you have left me no choice. It has been 74 days since the start of the conflict in Iran, and Congress still hasn't been formally briefed on the objectives, our progress, or what success looks like.
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House, May 12, 2026, 215 wordsHonoring National Police Week
This week, law enforcement officers from across our country are gathering here in Washington for National Police Week. It is a time when we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our communities and our great country--the greatest country the world has ever known--and to commit ourselves to supporting those who serve us day in and day out.
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House, December 17, 2025, 190 wordsRemembering Donald Payne, Jr.
Last April, Jersey and our Nation lost a dedicated father, husband, public servant, and just a real giant.
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House, November 21, 2025, 174 wordsDenouncing the Horrors of Socialism
Democrats just had a huge win across the country because we focused on what hardworking families care about: lowering food and healthcare prices, cutting childcare costs, and lowering utility bills.
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House, September 4, 2025, 146 words50th Anniversary of "Born to Run"
I rise to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's ``Born to Run,'' a legendary album that is still inspiring generations today. Since its release, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have captured not just the American spirit, but also the Jersey values that unite us.
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House, July 21, 2025, 334 wordsSmall Entity Update Act
If appropriate, this bill directs the SEC to carry out a study in rulemaking on its definitions of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. This study in rulemaking would ensure that the commission more carefully accounts for impacts on small businesses when engaging in rulemaking.
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Improving Access to Small Business Information Act (House, July 21, 2025)
Greenlighting Growth Act (House, July 21, 2025)
National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2025 (House, July 21, 2025)
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (House, July 17, 2025)
Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (House, July 17, 2025)
Welcoming Home Edan Alexander (House, July 14, 2025)
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, June 25, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 24, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation... (House, March 25, 2025)
Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act (House, March 10, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 42, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance... (House, March 4, 2025)
Midnight Rules Relief Act (House, February 12, 2025)
Protect Small Businesses From Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025 (House, February 10, 2025)
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025 (House, February 4, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 471, Fix Our Forests Act, and Providing for Consideration of S. 5, Laken Riley Act (House, January 22, 2025)
Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act of 2025 (House, January 21, 2025)
United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (House, January 15, 2025)

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Questions About Josh Gottheimer

Is Josh Gottheimer still in Congress?

Yes. Josh Gottheimer is serving as representative from NJ-5 in the 119th Congress.

What party is Josh Gottheimer?

Josh Gottheimer is a Democrat.

When is Josh Gottheimer up for reelection?

Gottheimer's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Josh Gottheimer?

Josh Gottheimer was born March 8, 1975 and is 51.

How often does Josh Gottheimer vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Gottheimer voted with the majority of their party 83% of the time.

What committees is Josh Gottheimer on?

House Committee on Financial Services; House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.