NW Bergen News

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 5th district, shared a series of tweets on March 19, 2025, addressing issues related to housing affordability, child hunger, and economic policies affecting his constituents. Gottheimer has been an active member of Congress since 2017 after replacing Scott Garrett.

In a tweet posted at 11:52 AM UTC on March 19, Rep. Gottheimer emphasized the financial struggles faced by teachers and first responders due to rising housing costs. He announced the introduction of the bipartisan HELPER Act aimed at reducing barriers to homeownership for these essential workers. "After working tirelessly to have the backs of our families and communities, teachers and first responders shouldn’t struggle to afford the rising cost of housing."

Later that day, at 5:46 PM UTC, Gottheimer addressed child hunger in schools through another tweet. He stressed that feeding children should not be a partisan issue but rather a collective priority for their health and education. "We can’t let another day go by while our children go hungry at school."

At 7:57 PM UTC on the same day, Gottheimer criticized former President Trump's tariff policies for increasing housing costs and creating additional challenges for families seeking homeownership in New Jersey. He called for practical solutions instead of "chaos." "President Trump's reckless tariff policies are driving up the cost of housing."