Career Timeline of Josh Gottheimer: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Josh Gottheimer built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Josh Gottheimer is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party. His district encompasses a diverse area, spanning from the New York City metropolitan suburbs in Bergen County to more rural areas in northern Passaic and Sussex Counties. Prior to his political career, Gottheimer worked as an attorney, writer, and public policy advisor. He is known for representing a swing district, often emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and fiscal responsibility in his policy positions.
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January 25, 1965: Martin Luther King Jr. delivers speech in Selma
On January 25, 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech in Selma, which was later included in Josh Gottheimer's book Ripples of Hope (2003).
1996: Served on Clinton's Reelection Campaign
In 1996, while at Penn, Gottheimer served on the "rapid response team" for Bill Clinton's reelection campaign.
1998: Joined Clinton Administration
In 1998, at age 23, Gottheimer joined the Clinton administration as a speechwriter.
2001: End of time in Clinton Administration
In 2001, Gottheimer's time as a speechwriter in the Clinton administration came to an end.
2003: Gottheimer publishes 'Ripples of Hope'
In 2003, Josh Gottheimer published Ripples of Hope, a collection of American civil-rights speeches, including a previously unpublished speech by Martin Luther King Jr. from January 25, 1965.
2004: Worked on Presidential Campaigns
In 2004, while attending law school, Gottheimer worked as an adviser for Wesley Clark's and John Kerry's presidential campaigns.
2008: Advised Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
In 2008, Gottheimer worked as an adviser for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
2008: Gottheimer works in the Clinton campaign
In 2008, Josh Gottheimer was working for the Clinton campaign.
2010: Worked for the FCC
From 2010, Gottheimer worked for the Federal Communications Commission, where he led an initiative related to broadband internet.
2011: Gottheimer co-authors 'Power of Words'
In 2011, Josh Gottheimer co-authored Power of Words with Mary Frances Berry, a book about Barack Obama's speeches.
2012: Left FCC, became a strategist at Microsoft
In 2012, Gottheimer left the Federal Communications Commission and subsequently became a strategist at Microsoft.
2014: Announcement of Problem Solvers Caucus
The Problem Solvers Caucus was announced in 2014.
December 2015: New York Times Article on Campaign
In December 2015, the New York Times ran an article about Gottheimer's campaign, calling him a "protégé" of the Clintons and highlighting his early fundraising success.
June 30, 2016: Campaign Fundraising
By June 30, 2016, Gottheimer's campaign had raised over $2.9 million.
November 2016: Elected to Congress
In November 2016, Gottheimer was elected to Congress with 51.1% of the vote against Scott Garrett.
2016: Ran Against Scott Garrett
In the 2016 election, Gottheimer ran against Scott Garrett, the seven-term Republican incumbent, for the House of Representatives in New Jersey's 5th congressional district.
April 15, 2017: Announced "Anti-Moocher Bill"
On April 15, 2017, Gottheimer announced that he would be introducing the "Anti-Moocher Bill", under which states receiving more federal dollars than they contribute to the national treasury would pay their "fair share".
October 2017: Introduced Return on Investment Accountability Act
In October 2017, Gottheimer and Rep. Leonard Lance introduced the Return on Investment Accountability Act, which they wrote would, "...give tax credits to individuals whose states get less funding from the federal government than they pay in aggregate".
2017: Proponent of Restoring SALT Deduction
In 2017, Gottheimer became a proponent of restoring the full State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction, which was capped at $10,000 by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
2017: Attempts to uncap the SALT deduction
In 2017, Gottheimer has made numerous attempts to uncap the SALT deduction, such as last-minute efforts to negotiate its reduction in 2017; attempts to include the deduction's restoration in Build Back Better legislation circa February 2022; and, beginning in February 2023, leading a bipartisan caucus devoted to the issue.
2017: Gottheimer Calls for Independent Commission to Probe Trump-Russia Ties
In 2017, Josh Gottheimer called for an independent commission to investigate alleged ties between Donald Trump and Russia.
2017: Elected as U.S. Representative
In 2017, Joshua Gottheimer became the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district.
2017: Launch of Problem Solvers Caucus with Gottheimer as Co-Chair
In 2017, the Problem Solvers Caucus was launched with Josh Gottheimer becoming its first Democratic co-chair.
January 2018: Votes for short-term spending bill
In January 2018, Gottheimer was one of six House Democrats who voted with Republicans for a short-term spending bill in an attempt to stave off a federal government shutdown.
January 2018: Proposed Charitable Funds for Municipal Expenditures
In January 2018, Gottheimer was the first New Jersey lawmaker to propose that towns establish charitable funds for municipal expenditures that residents could donate to and receive an equal credit on their property tax bills.
April 2018: Charitable Funds Workaround Signed into Law
In April 2018, the workaround proposed by Gottheimer in January, which would allow homeowners to deduct their full property tax expenses as charitable contributions on federal tax forms, was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy after passing in the state legislature, but it was ultimately blocked by an IRS ruling.
2018: Faced John J. McCann Jr. in re-election race
In 2018, Gottheimer faced John J. McCann Jr. in his first race for re-election. He also raised significant funds and benefited from anti-Trump sentiment.
2018: Re-elected to Congress
In 2018, Gottheimer was re-elected to Congress, defeating John McCann with 56% of the vote.
2018: Gottheimer Supports Trump's Strike on Syria
In 2018, Josh Gottheimer stated that he thought President Donald Trump acted appropriately in striking Syria in response to the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons. Gottheimer believed the "heinous crimes and atrocities committed, poisoning your own children, that demanded a response, and I'm glad he responded."
March 2019: Gottheimer Involved in Drafting House Resolution Condemning 'Myth of Dual Loyalty'
In March 2019, Josh Gottheimer was involved in drafting a House resolution to condemn the "myth of dual loyalty" after Ilhan Omar's comments about supporters of Israel.
June 2019: Supported Emergency Border Aid Package
In June 2019, Gottheimer supported a $4.6 billion emergency border aid package, which included funds for migrant shelter, food, and childcare. He justified his support by stating he didn't want to "let the perfect be the enemy of the good".
September 2019: Gottheimer on Trump Impeachment
In September 2019, regarding the possibility of impeaching Trump over the Ukraine scandal, Josh Gottheimer emphasized the need for a fact-driven and evidence-based approach.
January 2020: Gottheimer Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
In January 2020, Josh Gottheimer spoke out against a "massive wave of anti-Semitism on college campuses" and promoted his efforts to fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
January 2020: Gottheimer Votes Against Resolution on Trump's War Powers
In January 2020, Josh Gottheimer was one of eight Democrats to vote against a resolution that would curtail Trump's war powers following the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
January 2020: Response to Qasem Soleimani Assassination
In January 2020, following the Trump administration's drone strike that assassinated Qasem Soleimani, Gottheimer supported the action, citing Soleimani's plans to attack Americans and reiterated his support for intensifying economic sanctions against Iran. He was also one of eight House Democrats to vote against a war powers resolution emphasizing the need for presidential consultation with Congress before military hostilities.
July 2020: Won primary election
In July 2020, Gottheimer won the primary election with 70.1% of the vote after facing a primary challenge from Arati Kreibich.
2020: Cosponsored Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act
In 2020, Gottheimer cosponsored the Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act, voted for the Thin Blue Line Act, and supported the Never Forget the Heroes Act.
June 2021: Co-sponsors resolution condemning CCP human rights violations
In June 2021, Gottheimer co-sponsored a resolution led by Rep. Mike Gallagher which condemned the Chinese Communist Party for human rights violations, citing the annexation of Tibet and the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
June 2021: Gottheimer Launches Team Blue PAC
In June 2021, Josh Gottheimer, along with Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Terri Sewell, launched the Team Blue PAC, which aimed to defend incumbent Democrats against primary challenges.
August 2021: Leads group to derail budget reconciliation package
In August 2021, Gottheimer led a group of conservative Democrats, "The Unbreakable Nine", to derail the Biden administration's $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package intended to improve the nation's infrastructure.
September 2021: Warns of Chinese-Iranian alliance
In September 2021, Gottheimer and Rep. Claudia Tenney led a bipartisan group of congresspeople in writing a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, warning that the Chinese-Iranian alliance was antithetical to American national security interests.
2021: Voted with President Biden
During 2021, Gottheimer voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.
2021: Raised campaign funds
In 2021, Gottheimer raised $7.9 million in campaign funds.
2021: Helped Develop and Push Through Congress the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021
In September 2022, Gottheimer touted that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 (which he helped develop and push through Congress) and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (which he voted for) were "seismic progress" in fighting climate change.
January 2022: Introduced the Invest to Protect Act
In January 2022, Gottheimer introduced the Invest to Protect Act, which aimed to provide $200 million in funds over five years to smaller police departments for officer safety, de-escalation training, body cameras, recruitment, retention, and mental health resources.
February 2022: Attempted to Include SALT Deduction Restoration in Build Back Better Legislation
Circa February 2022, Gottheimer made attempts to include the restoration of the SALT deduction in Build Back Better legislation.
February 2022: Drafted Legislation on Digital Currencies
In February 2022, Gottheimer drafted legislation to define digital currencies as stablecoins if they could be backed one-for-one by U.S. dollars.
February 2022: Votes against stopgap bill to extend funding
In February 2022, Gottheimer was the only Democrat to vote against a stopgap bill to extend funding through March 11, arguing for an omnibus deal instead.
February 2022: Team Blue Endorses Moderate Incumbents
In February 2022, Team Blue's first slate of endorsements backed moderate incumbents against progressive challengers, leading to criticism from left-wing groups.
August 2022: Fails to report stock exchange within mandated period
In August 2022, filings revealed that Gottheimer failed to report an exchange of stocks in his portfolio within the mandated 45-day period.
September 2022: Touted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act
In September 2022, Gottheimer touted that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 were "seismic progress" in fighting climate change. He highlighted the infrastructure bill's funding for environmental projects and the Inflation Reduction Act's investments in alternative energy.
September 2022: Invest to Protect Act Passed in the House
In September 2022, The Invest to Protect Act, introduced by Gottheimer in January 2022, passed the House but failed to advance further than a unanimous consent passage in the Senate.
September 2022: Faces criticism for stock trades
In September 2022, analysis indicated that Gottheimer made trades involving 326 companies and 43 potential conflicts of interest over a three-year period.
October 2022: Campaign Funds
As of October 2022, Gottheimer had $14 million in campaign funds.
November 2022: Elected to fourth term
In November 2022, Gottheimer was elected to his fourth term, defeating Frank Pallotta with 54.7% of the vote.
2022: Voted with President Biden
During 2022, Gottheimer voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.
2022: Voted for Measure Forcing Rail Companies and Unions to Agree
During the 2022 railroad labor dispute, Gottheimer voted for a measure that forced rail companies and their unions to agree to a tentative agreement reached in September, which included "a 24-percent increase in wages over five years, more schedule flexibility and one additional paid day off".
February 2023: Led Bipartisan Caucus Devoted to SALT Issue
Beginning in February 2023, Gottheimer led a bipartisan caucus devoted to the issue of uncapping the SALT deduction.
February 2023: Gottheimer Convinces Omar to Sign Anti-Semitism Resolution
In February 2023, Josh Gottheimer "convinced" Ilhan Omar to sign a resolution he authored that condemned antisemitism before her removal from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
March 2023: Gottheimer Reaffirms Pledge to Support Israel
In March 2023, Josh Gottheimer reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Israel's security, expanding the Abraham Accords, advocating for a two-state solution, and countering threats to both Israel and the United States. At the same time, Gottheimer urged members of Congress to refrain from voicing concerns over proposed judicial reforms in Israel.
April 2023: Gottheimer's Official Trips to Israel and Co-sponsorship of Military Aid Legislation
In April 2023, Josh Gottheimer made two official trips to Israel within a week, once with a House Democrats delegation including Hakeem Jeffries, and again on a bipartisan visit with Speaker Kevin McCarthy. During the same month, Gottheimer also co-sponsored legislation to reaffirm the House's support for providing military aid to Israel.
April 2023: Sells shares in impacted companies during banking crisis
In April 2023, it was shown that Gottheimer sold shares in impacted companies before and during the 2023 banking crisis.
May 2023: Reintroduced the Invest to Protect Act
In May 2023, Gottheimer reintroduced the Invest to Protect Act in the 118th Congress.
May 2023: Gottheimer Introduces Legislation Expanding Anti-Boycott Laws
In May 2023, Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Mike Lawler introduced legislation aimed at expanding anti-boycott laws to include blocking boycotts organized by international governmental organizations, with the intention of countering the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement in the United States. The legislation aimed to prohibit American citizens and companies from supporting boycotts imposed by global entities (IGOs) against U.S. allies, including Israel.
May 22, 2023: Suggested revisions to expiration-date guidelines
On May 22, 2023, Gottheimer wrote to the Department of Agriculture, suggesting it revise expiration-date guidelines to reduce food waste.
July 2023: Voted to Advance Republican-Led Bill Regulating Stablecoins
In July 2023, Gottheimer voted in the House Financial Services committee to advance a Republican-led bill that would establish regulations for stablecoins by authorizing the SEC to oversee digital assets.
July 2023: Gottheimer Denounces Pramila Jayapal's Remarks on Israel
In July 2023, Josh Gottheimer co-wrote a statement denouncing Pramila Jayapal's remark that Israel is a "racist state" as "unacceptable."
August 2023: Proposed Tax Credits for Youth Sports
In August 2023, Gottheimer proposed a plan that would provide families with tax credits to be used towards the administrative and equipment costs of youth sports, as well as creating a federal grant program to invest in recreational youth sports programs and organizations.
September 2023: Gottheimer Calls for Disinvitation of Speakers at Palestine Writes Literature Festival
In September 2023, Josh Gottheimer called on the University of Pennsylvania to disinvite Roger Waters and Marc Lamont Hill from the school's Palestine Writes Literature Festival, citing accusations of antisemitism. He also asked Princeton University to reconsider its use of Jasbir Puar's "The Right to Maim".
September 2023: Gottheimer Co-Headlines No-Labels Event
In September 2023, Josh Gottheimer co-headlined a No-Labels-organized event despite recently denouncing the group's intention to put up a third-party presidential candidate in 2024.
September 2023: Gottheimer Defends New Jersey's County Line System
In September 2023, Josh Gottheimer defended New Jersey's county line system, arguing it gives local Democrats a strong voice in selecting candidates.
September 2023: Ukraine military assistance was excluded from the September 2023 continuing resolution to fund the US government
In September 2023, Ukraine military assistance was excluded from the continuing resolution to fund the US government.
September 2023: Endorses continuing resolution plan to fund government
In September 2023, facing the possibility of a shutdown, Gottheimer and the rest of the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed a continuing resolution plan to fund the government until January 2024, which included aid to Ukraine, disaster-relief funds, and enhanced border security.
September 2023: Gottheimer Calls for Menendez's Resignation
In September 2023, following Senator Menendez being charged with taking bribes, Josh Gottheimer called for Menendez to resign for the good of the state.
October 7, 2023: Gottheimer Condemns Criticism of Israel Following October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7, 2023, attacks and the outbreak of the Gaza war, Josh Gottheimer condemned Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush's criticism of Israel, objecting to their calls for stripping U.S. funding and allowing civilians to suffer.
October 10, 2023: Gottheimer Sponsors the 'Operation Swords of Iron' Iron Dome Appropriations Act
On October 10, 2023, Josh Gottheimer sponsored the "Operation Swords of Iron" Iron Dome Appropriations Act.
October 2023: Backed Border Security and Ukraine Aid Bill
In October 2023, Gottheimer backed a bill by Sen. Lindsey Graham that packaged together funds for increased domestic border security with funds for military assistance to Ukraine.
October 2023: Gottheimer Backs Graham's Bill Funding Ukraine and Border Security
In October 2023, Josh Gottheimer supported Sen. Lindsey Graham's bill to fund Ukraine military assistance and increase domestic border security, claiming it was necessary to "support Ukraine to make sure we stand up to Putin and to China and Iran, which is critical to our national security and to our allies".
October 2023: Fractures Emerge in Problem Solvers Caucus
In October 2023, reports indicated fractures within the Problem Solvers Caucus after Democrats voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, despite a bipartisan appeal to retain him. Josh Gottheimer described the incident as "an emotional day" for the caucus.
October 16, 2023: Gottheimer Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Support for Israel
On October 16, 2023, Josh Gottheimer, along with Reps. Don Bacon, Jared Moskowitz, and Claudia Tenney, spearheaded a letter signed by 63 Democrats and 50 Republicans to President Biden. The letter requested increased security for Israel, accountability for Iran's support of Hamas, pressure on Hamas-supporting nations like Qatar and Türkiye, and reaffirmed their support for American security assistance.
October 25, 2023: Gottheimer Votes for Resolution Declaring Solidarity with Israel and Criticizes Colleagues
On October 25, 2023, Josh Gottheimer voted for a House resolution that declared solidarity with Israel and condemned Hamas. Following the vote, Gottheimer criticized 15 colleagues, including Rep. Andre Carson, for voting in the minority, describing their actions as "despicable". Carson responded to Gottheimer's comments by calling him "cowardly" and suggesting he was not acting as a proper member of Congress.
November 2, 2023: Gottheimer Votes for Aid Package to Israel Funded by Cutting IRS Budget
On November 2, 2023, Josh Gottheimer was among 12 House Democrats who voted in favor of a $14.3 billion aid package to Israel, which was funded by cutting the IRS' budget. While Gottheimer expressed disapproval of reducing funds intended to counter tax fraud, he prioritized passing the aid to display support for Israel. The House also passed the Hamas International Financing Prevention Act (which Gottheimer cosponsored in January) to report on foreign entities that assist Hamas or PIJ and to sanction those entities.
November 7, 2023: Gottheimer Votes to Censure Rep. Tlaib
On November 7, 2023, Josh Gottheimer voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for "promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack" and her use of the slogan "from the river to the sea".
November 2023: Announces Stop Hate Act and Calls for DOJ to Register TikTok as Foreign Agent
In November 2023, shortly after the start of the Gaza war, Gottheimer announced the Stop Hate Act, aimed at requiring social media companies to address individuals using their platforms for terroristic purposes. At the same time, Gottheimer called on the Department of Justice to register TikTok as a foreign agent.
November 18, 2023: Gottheimer Denounces Sen. Sanders' Proposal to Condition Aid to Israel
On November 18, 2023, Josh Gottheimer publicly denounced Sen. Bernie Sanders' proposal to condition U.S. military aid to Israel on a "fundamental change in [Israel's] military and political positions." Gottheimer argued that conditioning aid would aid Hamas's goal of "completely annihilating Israel and the Jewish people."
December 4, 2023: Gottheimer Asks Rutgers to Cancel Seminar with Erakat, Estes, and Lamont Hill
On December 4, 2023, Josh Gottheimer wrote to the president of Rutgers University, requesting the cancellation of a seminar featuring Noura Erakat, Nick Estes, and Marc Lamont Hill, due to his belief that Estes and Lamont Hill were "well-known antisemites" and the seminar would "promote hate speech" The request was declined.
December 2023: Congress Ended Session Without Border Security Vote
In December 2023, Congress ended its session without voting on the bill that Gottheimer backed in October, which packaged together funds for increased domestic border security with funds for military assistance to Ukraine.
December 2023: Pushed for Bipartisan Legislation to Fund FAA
In December 2023, Gottheimer pushed for bipartisan legislation to fund the FAA so they could hire and train more air traffic controllers, citing a 3,000-staffer national shortage. He also sponsored legislation to investigate flight delays at airports in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
December 2023: Gottheimer Calls for University Presidents to Resign and Votes for Anti-Zionism Resolution
In December 2023, Josh Gottheimer called for the resignation of the presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT after their testimony at a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Also in December 2023, Gottheimer was one of 95 Democrats to vote for a resolution stating that anti-Zionism is antisemitism.
December 2023: Gottheimer Leads House Intelligence Committee Trip to Israel
In December 2023, Josh Gottheimer led an official House Intelligence Committee trip to Israel. During the trip, he and other congresspeople met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the director of Mossad, and other Israeli officials to discuss the Gaza war. Discussions included Qatar's role as a negotiator, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels, sexual and gender-based violence during the October 7 attacks, the importance of avoiding civilian casualties, planning for Gaza's future after the war, and a deradicalization campaign in Palestine.
December 2023: Lawmakers Fail to Pass Ukraine/Border Funding Bill
In December 2023, lawmakers were unable to pass Graham's package (or any other Ukraine/border funding bill) before Congress ended its session.
2023: Speculation of Gottheimer Running for Senate
Following Menendez's 2023 indictment, there was some speculation Josh Gottheimer might run for the Senate seat.
2023: Raised campaign funds
In 2023, Gottheimer's campaign raised $9.3 million.
2023: Voted with President Biden
In 2023, of 54 measures "on which Biden expressed a clear position," Gottheimer voted for Biden's position 86% of the time.
January 2024: Campaigns against electric car manufacturers excluding AM radio
In January 2024, Gottheimer campaigned against electric car manufacturers excluding AM radio from newly produced vehicles, arguing it's still widely used and necessary in emergencies.
January 2024: Produced Study on Congestion Pricing Plan
In January 2024, Gottheimer produced a study estimating that the congestion pricing plan (as approved by the MTA) would generate $3.4 billion in revenue per year, exceeding New York City's $1 billion target. He argued that New Jersey crossings ought to be exempted from the "congestion tax".
January 2024: Gottheimer Condemns Teaneck School District's Partnership with CAIR
In January 2024, Josh Gottheimer condemned the Teaneck school district for partnering with CAIR as part of its "Togetherness and Belonging" program, citing previous remarks by CAIR's national director.
January 2024: Urges Speaker Johnson to support a six-week government funding extension
In January 2024, facing another possibility of a shutdown, Gottheimer urged Speaker Mike Johnson to "support a six-week government funding extension to allow time for a longer-term budget deal to be reached".
January 2024: Endorses continuing resolution plan to fund government
In January 2024, facing the possibility of a shutdown, Gottheimer and the rest of the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed a continuing resolution plan to fund the government until January 2024, which included aid to Ukraine, disaster-relief funds, and enhanced border security.
January 2024: Gottheimer Argues UNRWA Should 'Disappear' After Allegations Against Officials
In January 2024, following Israel's claims that UNRWA officials contributed to Hamas' October 7 attack and the subsequent suspension of U.S. payments to the agency, Josh Gottheimer argued that UNRWA is "flawed to the core" and should "disappear" due to "systemic issues."
February 2024: Announced re-election bid
In February 2024, Gottheimer announced he would seek re-election to his fifth term.
February 2024: Co-sponsored Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act
In February 2024, Gottheimer co-sponsored Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act, which would have reinstated President Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy and blocked the use of federal funds to transfer migrants unless it is for adjudicating their immigration case.
February 2024: Requests Department of Commerce to add ByteDance to export control list
In February 2024, Gottheimer joined Rep. Dan Crenshaw in sending a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo requesting that the Department of Commerce add ByteDance to its export control list.
February 2024: Promoted SALT Deduction Bill, then Abstained from Procedural Vote
In February 2024, Gottheimer publicly promoted a bill that would have doubled the SALT deduction cap to $20,000, but, later that week, he abstained from a procedural vote (which failed) that would have brought the bill to the floor.
February 2024: Gottheimer Co-Sponsors Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act After Introducing Humanitarian Aid Package
In February 2024, Josh Gottheimer co-sponsored the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act after introducing a humanitarian aid package. The bill, initially introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, included aid to Ukraine, Israel, and allies in the Indo-Pacific.
February 2024: Anti-Apartheid Sticker Found on Poster Outside Gottheimer's Office
In February 2024, a sticker with the design of the Palestinian flag that read "Boycott Israeli Apartheid" was found on a poster of a hostage outside Josh Gottheimer's Capitol Hill office. Gottheimer called it "a blatant act of antisemitism and hate".
February 2024: Gottheimer Authors Resolution to Support Speaker Mike Johnson
In February 2024, as some House Republicans considered removing Speaker Mike Johnson, Josh Gottheimer authored a resolution to give Johnson "room to put bipartisan legislation on the floor," contingent on a vote on a defense spending package.
March 2024: Criticized Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard
In March 2024, Gottheimer began criticizing Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard, after she won the Bergen County GOP line, as a "right-wing extremist" and "MAGA Mary."
March 2024: Sponsors bill to ban TikTok
In March 2024, Gottheimer was an original sponsor of (and voted for) a bill that would ban TikTok in the United States unless it was sold to a company that does not operate in a foreign adversary country.
March 2024: Gottheimer Endorses Andy Kim for Senate
In March 2024, Josh Gottheimer endorsed Rep. Andy Kim in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat after Tammy Murphy dropped out of the race.
March 2024: Second Incident of Sticker on Poster Outside Gottheimer's Office
In March 2024, Josh Gottheimer reported a second, similar instance concerning a poster outside his office, calling the incident "truly deprived and heinous."
March 2024: Questions Arise Regarding Gottheimer's Bipartisan Credentials
In March 2024, Politico reported that some members of the Problem Solvers Caucus questioned Josh Gottheimer's bipartisan credentials, noting that the Republican co-chair had bucked his party more often.
March 2024: Announces Support for Pedestrian Safety Acts
In March 2024, while touting $1.8 million in federal grants to improve local pedestrian safety, Gottheimer announced that he would support three acts to address pedestrian safety: the PHASE Act, the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act, and the Complete Streets Act.
March 26, 2024: Gottheimer Denounces Biden Administration's Abstention on U.N. Ceasefire Resolution
On March 26, 2024, Josh Gottheimer joined Sen. John Fetterman in denouncing the Biden Administration's decision to abstain from voting on a U.N. Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate ceasefire for Ramadan. Gottheimer believed the resolution reflected unfair scrutiny of Israel at the U.N. and defended Israel's right to self-defense.
April 5, 2024: Gottheimer Reports on Middle East Trip and Negotiating Gaza War
On April 5, 2024, Josh Gottheimer returned from a trip to the Middle East, where he met with Egyptian and Qatari officials negotiating the Gaza war. He expressed hope for a temporary pause and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to empower negotiators and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza. He also criticized Hamas for rejecting terms like Israeli military withdrawal, a permanent ceasefire, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
April 14, 2024: Gottheimer Urges Vote on Supplemental Aid Package After Iranian Airstrikes
On April 14, 2024, following Iran's airstrikes against Israel, Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Joe Wilson led a bipartisan group of 89 House members in writing to Speaker Mike Johnson. They urged him to immediately bring the Senate-passed Supplemental Aid package (which included military funds for Israel) to the floor for a vote, stating that aid was critical to Israel and other democratic allies facing threats.
April 2024: Introduces Enhancing Transparency from Airlines Act
In April 2024, Gottheimer introduced the Enhancing Transparency from Airlines Act, which would codify Department of Transportation rules regarding direct refunds for significant flight diversions and require airlines to communicate all fees upfront.
April 2024: Gottheimer visits Columbia University amidst pro-Palestinian protests
In April 2024, Josh Gottheimer and other Jewish lawmakers visited Columbia University during heightened pro-Palestinian student protests. They condemned the demonstrations as antisemitic, affirmed their commitment to student safety, and warned that Columbia University would "pay the price" if they did not take action. Later in April 2024, Gottheimer co-led a letter to Columbia's board of trustees expressing disappointment that the encampment had not been disbanded.
April 2024: Gottheimer Rallies Congress to Ban Support for UNWRA's Gaza Efforts
In April 2024, Josh Gottheimer rallied members of Congress to include a ban on supporting UNWRA's Gaza efforts in legislation funding the State Department through 2025. The letter circulated by Gottheimer also proposed ending U.S. support for any international organization whose conduct constitutes antisemitism.
April 2024: Rebuked New Jersey's Cut of Congestion Pricing Funds
In April 2024, after the MTA announced that New Jersey would receive a cut of the funds generated from congestion pricing, Gottheimer rebuked the new measure as insufficient. He also visited the MTA headquarters to demand financial documents, introduced bipartisan legislation to block the plan, and requested a hearing on the MTA's plan.
May 10, 2024: Gottheimer Criticizes Biden Administration's Pause on Ammunition Transfers to Israel
On May 10, 2024, Josh Gottheimer led a group of 26 House Democrats in writing to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. They criticized the Biden administration for pausing transfers of ammunition and 500-pound and 2000-pound bombs in opposition to Israel's invasion of Rafah.
May 2024: Introduced Legislation to Bar Lieber from Using Federal Funds
In May 2024, Gottheimer and Rep. Anthony D’Esposito introduced legislation that, unless the congestion pricing plan was terminated, would bar Lieber from using federal funds to pay for work-related travel by car, which was to be exempt from congestion tolls.
May 2024: Pushed FIT21 Act Through House Committee
In May 2024, Gottheimer helped push the Republican-led Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act through the House Financial Services Committee, which passed later that month. He also pushed for the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs.
May 2024: Gottheimer Introduces Legislation to Recover Funds Sent to UNWRA
In May 2024, Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Brian Mast introduced legislation aimed at recovering the $121 million sent to UNWRA just prior to US funding being suspended.
May 2024: Gottheimer criticizes Rutgers University response to protests
In May 2024, Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Donald Norcross criticized Rutgers University's president Jonathan Holloway for allegedly appeasing violent agitators by conceding to demands during protests.
May 2024: Gottheimer Secures Federal Grants for Security at Religious Institutions
In May 2024, Josh Gottheimer announced he helped secure $4.8 million in federal grants for physical protections, training, and security technology for religious and community centers in his district.
May 2024: Antisemitism Awareness Act passes House with Gottheimer's support
In May 2024, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, co-authored by Josh Gottheimer, passed in the House. The bill stipulates that the Education Department use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when applying federal anti-discrimination laws. Gottheimer linked the bill to protests at Columbia University, stating it was a critical step against hate. The next day, he responded to criticisms that the bill would infringe upon free speech rights.
May 30, 2024: Gottheimer Supports Sanctioning ICC Officials Over Arrest Warrants Against Israeli Leaders
On May 30, 2024, Josh Gottheimer led a group of 19 House Democrats in writing to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The group expressed support for sanctioning ICC officials, including Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, after the Biden administration declined to impose sanctions following the ICC's application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders for war crimes. The signatories argued that the charges against Israeli leaders were baseless.
June 2024: Announced Amendment for 2026 World Cup Security
In June 2024, Gottheimer announced an amendment to the package funding the Department of Homeland Security through 2025 that would set aside $620 million for additional security at the 2026 World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
June 2024: Celebrated Pause of Manhattan Congestion Pricing
In June 2024, Gottheimer celebrated when New York Governor Kathy Hochul indefinitely paused Manhattan congestion pricing.
June 2024: Gottheimer Endorses George Latimer
In June 2024, Josh Gottheimer became the first Democratic congressperson to endorse George Latimer, the opponent of incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, in the Democratic primary.
June 2024: Gottheimer Condemns Maldives' Ban on Israeli Passport Holders
In June 2024, Josh Gottheimer spoke out against the Maldives' decision to ban Israeli passport holders, prompted by Israel's role in the Gaza conflict. Calling it "a blatant act of Jew hatred," he developed the Protecting Allied Travel Here (PATH) Act to condition U.S. aid to the Maldives on allowing Israeli passport holders into the country.
June 2024: Gottheimer Introduces Amendment Barring Biden Administration from Citing Gaza Health Ministry Death Tolls
In June 2024, Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, and three Republicans introduced an amendment to the State Department's funding bill barring the Biden administration from citing Gaza Health Ministry death tolls. The House passed it 269–144, with support from 62 Democrats and all but two Republicans.
June 2024: Gottheimer Concedes on County Line Ballots
In June 2024, after a judge's ruling against the county line ballots, Josh Gottheimer conceded that he would respect the court's decision regarding the system for New Jersey's 2024 primaries.
July 3, 2024: Gottheimer Meets with Israeli Prime Minister and Officials in Jerusalem
On July 3, 2024, Josh Gottheimer met with Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and Tzachi Hanegbi at the Israeli prime minister's office in Jerusalem. Netanyahu thanked Gottheimer for his consistent support of Israel.
July 9, 2024: Gottheimer Comments on Biden's Debate Performance
On July 9, 2024, following Joe Biden's criticized debate performance, Josh Gottheimer stated that it was up to Biden to decide his next steps.
July 2024: Promoted the federal Stop SCAMS Act
In July 2024, Gottheimer joined New Jersey state senators to promote the federal Stop SCAMS Act, a bill he introduced to protect food assistance beneficiaries from scammers.
November 15, 2024: Announced Gubernatorial Run
On November 15, 204, Gottheimer announced that he would run for governor of New Jersey in 2025.
November 2024: Elected to fifth term
In November 2024, Gottheimer was elected to his fifth term, defeating Guinchard, with 54.5% of the vote.
2024: Wealthy Executives funneling Money to Problem Solvers PAC
In 2024, The Intercept reports that "Wealthy executives and investors have funneled hundreds of thousands through No Labels's Problem Solvers PAC to members of the caucus," including Gottheimer.
January 2025: Voted for the Laken Riley Act
In January 2025, Gottheimer voted for the Laken Riley Act after it was amended by the Senate. He was one of 46 House Democrats, and the only Democrat from New Jersey, to support the bill.
January 2025: Called Tolls "Outrageous"
In January 2025, Hochul resumed the implementation of Manhattan congestion pricing, leading to a feud with the Trump administration; Gottheimer called the tolls "outrageous".
February 2025: Participated in Democratic Primary Debate
In a February 2025 Democratic primary debate, Gottheimer defended his support for the Laken Riley Act, stating, "If you’re a murderer, a rapist, you break into people’s homes, you shouldn’t be here."
May 2025: House Republican Leadership Scraps Vote on Anti-Boycott Bill
In May 2025, House Republican leadership scrapped a vote on the anti-boycott bill that Gottheimer introduced in May 2023 after it faced heavy criticism from House Republicans and conservatives, who argued that it would violate Americans' First Amendment rights.
June 10, 2025: Lost Democratic primary
On June 10, 2025, Gottheimer placed fourth in the Democratic primary, losing to Mikie Sherrill. He only won his home county, Bergen.
2025: Gubernatorial Run
In 2025, Gottheimer ran for governor of New Jersey.
2025: Gottheimer works to include ban on supporting UNRWA in legislation through 2025
In April 2024, Gottheimer rallied congresspeople to include a ban on supporting UNWRA's Gaza efforts in legislation funding the State Department through 2025. The letter Gottheimer circulated amongst colleagues also proposed ending U.S. support for any international organization whose conduct constitutes antisemitism under a controversial definition crafted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Association.
2025: Amendment to fund Department of Homeland Security through 2025
In June 2024, Gottheimer announced an amendment to the package funding the Department of Homeland Security through 2025 that would set aside $620 million for additional security at the 2026 World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
January 2026: Gottheimer Commends Operation to Capture Nicolás Maduro
In January 2026, Josh Gottheimer commended the U.S. military's operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, stating that Maduro had "undermined democracy" and "enabled the flow of drugs to America."
January 2026: Voted Against Funding for Department of Homeland Security
In January 2026, following a surge of ICE agents in Minneapolis and the killings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, Gottheimer voted against a bill which would have funded the Department of Homeland Security, citing concerns about inadequately trained ICE agents. On January 28, Gottheimer announced the ICE Standards Act, which would standardize initial and annual training for agents, require agents to prioritize de-escalation and risk minimization, mandate the use of body and dashboard cameras, and restrict enforcement at sensitive locations like schools or voting sites unless exigent circumstances exist.
February 2026: Opposes Iran war powers resolution and Celebrates U.S. and Israel Joint Airstrikes Against Iran
In February 2026, Gottheimer was the first Democrat to oppose an Iran war powers resolution introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. On February 28, he celebrated the U.S. and Israel having launched joint airstrikes against Iran.
2026: Announced re-election campaign
In 2026, Gottheimer announced he would seek re-election to the House after losing the gubernatorial primary to Mikie Sherrill in 2025.
2026: Securing Funds for 2026 World Cup Games
In June 2024, Gottheimer announced an amendment to the package funding the Department of Homeland Security through 2025 that would set aside $620 million for additional security at the 2026 World Cup games—eight matches of which, including the final, would be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
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