NW Bergen News

Rep Josh Gottheimer recently took to social media to share his insights on various subjects, from law enforcement to economic policies and healthcare expansions. Through these communications, Gottheimer, who has been representing New Jersey's 5th district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, articulated his legislative initiatives and positions on pressing national issues.

On April 14, 2025, Gottheimer expressed his support for local law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of funding rather than defunding to ensure community and officer safety. In his tweet, he stated, "We must fund — not defund — local law enforcement to keep them and our communities safe. I’m proud to be introducing my bipartisan, bicameral Invest to Protect Act to get the backs of our law enforcement and to make critical, targeted investments in local police departments."

Later that same day, Gottheimer criticized the economic impact of tariffs implemented by former President Trump. In a tweet at 19:54:42 UTC, he mentioned, "President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are crushing our economy and the pocketbooks of hardworking middle-class families with a $3,800 a year tax. Tariffs don’t make our country stronger — they only raise costs across the board."

Following his comments on tariffs, Gottheimer celebrated local healthcare advancements by discussing the first anniversary of the Valley Health System's expansion into Paramus. In his tweet at 21:10:50 UTC, Gottheimer stated, "Today, I was proud to celebrate the first anniversary of @valleyhealthnj’s expansion into Paramus — strengthening medical care across North Jersey. I’ll keep fighting to advance medical research, support our incredible health care workers, and ensure our families stay healthy."

Josh Gottheimer, born in Livingston, New Jersey, in 1975, resides in Wyckoff. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, he has been instrumental in advocating for New Jersey’s 5th congressional district since defeating Scott Garrett in 2017.