Josh Gottheimer U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Josh Gottheimer U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 5th district, has recently addressed several pressing issues through his social media platform. The topics range from international concerns to local economic challenges.
On December 2, 2024, Gottheimer expressed his sorrow over the death of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American citizen from Long Island, NY. He stated, "I was heartbroken by the devastating news that Hamas terrorists brutally murdered Omer Neutra." He emphasized the importance of honoring Neutra's memory and advocated for efforts to secure the return of individuals still held captive by Hamas.
The following day, on December 3, 2024, Gottheimer highlighted the financial strain faced by families in New Jersey due to rising energy costs. He remarked on social media that "Jersey families are seeing gas heating bills spike following the high electricity bills this summer — it’s unsustainable." He committed to fighting for lower oil and gas prices to alleviate financial burdens on residents.
Continuing his focus on energy costs, on December 4, 2024, Gottheimer criticized a recent decision by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) regarding gas prices. He stated that "With families already suffering from inflation,@NJBPU is whacking residents with a 16% increase in gas prices." In response, he announced plans to introduce the Energy Costs Relief Act aimed at providing a refundable tax credit of up to $350 to help offset these rising expenses.
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