Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey’s 5th District since 2017, shared a series of tweets on April 28, 2025, discussing various initiatives and challenges affecting firefighters’ support programs. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, Gottheimer has been vocal about supporting firefighters during his tenure in Congress.
In a tweet shared on April 28, 2025, Gottheimer criticized the Trump Administration for making cuts to important programs: “The Trump Administration is gutting critical programs that protect our firefighters — kneecapping the World Trade Center Health Program and shutting down the National Firefighter Cancer Registry. It’s outrageous, and I’m fighting back.”
Additionally, on the same day, he tweeted about his efforts to support firefighters through legislation: “I’m fighting to pass my bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act, which provides federal investments, so that all firefighters across America — whether volunteer or professional — can get access to preventative tests, including multi-cancer early detection tests.”
Gottheimer also noted his participation in a bipartisan effort demanding explanations from the Trump Administration regarding cuts to the National Fire Academy’s programs: “I also joined a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Trump Administration demanding they reinstate all classes at the National Fire Academy.”
Josh Gottheimer, 48, hails from Livingston, New Jersey, and currently resides in Wyckoff. He has consistently advocated for policy measures aimed at supporting public service professionals, reflecting his ongoing commitment to serving his constituency.
