Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 5th district since 2017, recently shared a series of tweets expressing his concerns about the implications of proposed federal legislation and celebrating the safe return of a constituent. Gottheimer, born in Livingston, New Jersey in 1975 and currently residing in Wyckoff, is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University.
On July 3, 2025, Gottheimer criticized a piece of legislation he referred to as “Trump’s Big F’ed Up Bill.” He stated that it “guts critical federal dollars and sticks Jersey families with the tab — whacking them with a $3,300-a-year Trump Tax.” According to Gottheimer, this bill would increase utility bills, displace seniors from nursing homes, adversely affect veterans, and deprive children of food. “Trump’s Big F’ed Up Bill guts critical federal dollars…”
Later that day on July 3rd, he reiterated his stance against what he called “Trump’s Tax Hike Bill,” describing it as a “complete debacle.” Gottheimer emphasized its potential impact on utility costs and care for seniors while stressing that it would undermine vital federal investments and burden New Jersey families with additional expenses. “Trump’s Tax Hike Bill is a complete debacle…”
In another tweet on July 3rd, Gottheimer expressed relief over the return of Edan Alexander, a constituent who had been held hostage by Hamas terrorists for 584 days. Celebrating Alexander’s safe return at the White House, Gottheimer underscored America’s commitment to never leaving anyone behind. “My constituent Edan Alexander was brutally held hostage…”
