NW Bergen News

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 5th District since 2017, shared several statements on January 28, 2025, via social media addressing recent federal decisions and actions impacting his constituents. His communications focus on urging immediate government responses to public health issues, infrastructure funding, and judicial interventions affecting federal aid.

On January 28, Rep. Gottheimer addressed President Biden directly in a letter urging him to reverse the decision to pause all CDC communication regarding the Bird Flu contamination. He emphasized that "Our federal agencies must communicate with grocers and farmers to contain this outbreak and lower food costs." "My letter to @POTUS urges him to immediately reverse his decision pausing all @CDC communication on the recent Bird Flu contamination."

Later that day, Gottheimer criticized an executive order from President Biden concerning funding reductions from significant legislative acts. He stated that these actions would impede progress in New Jersey related to cost reduction and infrastructure improvement efforts. Gottheimer noted his collaboration with Rep. Steny Hoyer in demanding transparency from the White House about intended project cuts: ".@POTUS’ EO to roll back funding from the Inflation Reduction Act & Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will delay our progress in NJ to lower costs & fix our crumbling infrastructure."

In another post on January 28, Rep. Gottheimer expressed gratitude for a federal judge's decision that temporarily halted the White House's freeze on federal funding. He offered assistance through his office for organizations or non-profits potentially affected by this situation: "I’m grateful for the federal judge’s decision to pause the @WhiteHouse’s freeze on federal funding."