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
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 5th district since 2017, recently shared several updates via social media on January 29, 2025. These updates covered a range of topics from cultural celebrations to legislative initiatives and national security concerns.
On January 29, Rep. Gottheimer extended his best wishes for the Lunar New Year, expressing his hope for a "very happy and prosperous #YearOfTheSnake" to all who celebrate. He noted that he joined hundreds of North Jersey residents in Fort Lee to enjoy the festivities, which included food and performances. "Happy #LunarNewYear! Wishing all who celebrate a very happy and prosperous #YearOfTheSnake..."
Later that day, Gottheimer addressed the importance of Holocaust education by announcing his intention to reintroduce the bipartisan HEAL Act. This legislation aims to ensure that future generations are educated about the Holocaust in public schools across the nation. He emphasized that "'Never Again' can’t just be a phrase," underscoring the need for tangible action through education. "‘Never Again’ can’t just be a phrase, we must make it a reality..."
In another update on January 29, Rep. Gottheimer expressed relief over confirmation from the White House that recent drone activity over New Jersey posed no national security threat. However, he voiced concern about lingering confusion following a briefing on the matter and called on FAA News to provide immediate clarification to New Jersey families affected by these events. "I’m glad @WhiteHouse confirmed there's no national security threat related to recent drone activity over Jersey..."
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