U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer, who serves New Jersey’s 5th district, recently addressed a range of issues in a series of posts on his official social media account. The topics included the ongoing government shutdown, local government efficiency efforts, and support for Ukraine amid the conflict with Russia.
On November 1, 2025, Gottheimer commented on the effects of the federal government shutdown: “From skyrocketing health care costs, to families losing critical food assistance, to causing costly delays at airports — the shutdown is having an impact on our country. Each week this drags on, the worse it will be for our economy. We need to reopen the government in a https://t.co/vHgBbn4LEd”.
The following day, November 2, 2025, he highlighted efforts by Tatiana Marquis in Waldwick Borough’s clerk’s office: “As a part of the Waldwick Borough clerk’s office, Tatiana Marquis has worked hard to cut red tape and make local government more efficient for families and residents. Tatiana streamlined Waldwick’s outdated processes for getting licenses and permits, and created a comprehensive https://t.co/wfuyh2DCV5”.
Later that same day, Gottheimer met with constituents from America for UA to discuss continued support for Ukraine: “I proudly met with constituents from @AmericaforUA to discuss how we can support our democratic ally against Putin’s unprovoked war. We must continue to cut off the financial lifelines fueling Putin and support innocent Ukrainians escaping this horror. https://t.co/rCUG4uxS48”.
Gottheimer has represented New Jersey’s 5th District in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Scott Garrett. He was born in Livingston, New Jersey in 1975 and currently resides in Wyckoff. His educational background includes a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Harvard University.
