NW Bergen News

Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 5th District since 2017, has been actively voicing his concerns and initiatives through social media. His recent posts reflect his ongoing efforts to address various issues affecting New Jersey residents.

On January 27, 2025, Gottheimer highlighted the upcoming FIFA World Cup event at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring federal action for the safety and financial protection of local families during this major international event. "Just 500 days until soccer fans across the world gather at Jersey's @MetLifeStadium for the @FIFAWorldCup! I'm fighting to ensure federal action is taken to protect the lives & pocketbooks of Jersey families, so we preserve safety at Metlife Stadium, and our community."

On January 28, 2025, Gottheimer reiterated his dedication to making life more affordable for families in New Jersey. He mentioned past legislative successes such as the Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act and announced his intention to introduce new legislation aimed at reducing grocery prices. "I’ll always fight to make life more affordable for Jersey families — restoring SALT, lowering childcare costs, and clawing our tax $$ back to NJ-5. In 2022, I helped pass the Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act. Now I’m bringing the Jersey fight back to pass my Lower Grocery Prices Act."

Later that day, Gottheimer criticized an executive order by former President Trump that halted all federal funding. He expressed concern over its potential negative impact on essential services such as support for veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, cancer research, and school meals for children. "Trump's EO halting all federal funding will hurt our families and communities and jeopardize critical investments to support veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, cancer research, and school meals for our children. This decision is absurd, falls short of our Jersey Values,…"