Hi Friend -- I’m writing to share a quick update on my latest work in Congress. As always, please don’t hesitate to drop me a note with any questions or feedback.
1. Stopping the MTA’s Congestion Tax.
- After a five year fight, we put an end to the outrageous Congestion Tax, delivering a huge victory and much needed relief for hardworking families across our state. As I always say, don’t mess with Jersey. Watch at ABC7.
2. Defending Reproductive Freedom and Calling Out Deceptive Crisis Pregnancy Centers.
- Please read my latest op-ed sounding the alarm on misleading, anti-choice Crisis Pregnancy Centers. I will always fight to ensure women can make their own personal, private health care decisions. Read at NJ.com.
- Read more about how I’m trying to combat these dangerous and intentionally deceptive facilities. Read at NJ.com.
3. Standing Up to Antisemitism and Hate.
- In the face of skyrocketing antisemitism, I’m proud to have led and passed the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act to project Jewish students from violence and hate. Watch at CBS News.
- I worked with Rep. Donald Norcross to call on Rutgers University leadership to protect all students on its campus and stand against antisemitism. Read at NJ.com.
- I introduced the bipartisan October 7 Remembrance Education Act to ensure we never forget the violence and hate we witnessed that day. Read at Jewish Link.
- I was honored to co-host a bipartisan tour of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Read at Cleveland Jewish News.
4. Fighting for the Momnibus to Improve Maternal Health.
- I joined Rep. Lauren Underwood to discuss our work to invest in improving maternal health and to advocate for the Momnibus – a comprehensive solution for America’s maternal health crisis. Read at NJ Globe.
5. Keeping Jersey Safe from Gun Violence.
- As we get ready to host the FIFA World Cup, I’m fighting to get the funding we need to keep everyone safe from security threats like undetectable guns and lone wolf terror. Read at NorthJersey.
6. Helping Veterans Find Good Jobs.
- On the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, I announced my new “Jobs Plan for America’s Veterans” to help our veterans thrive with good jobs that value their military skills. Read at WRNJ.
7. Clawing Back $6.8 Billion Investment for the Gateway Train Tunnel.
- I’m thrilled that we’ve clawed back an historic $6.8 billion investment for the Gateway Program to make massive improvements to our public transit without raising state and local taxes. Read at NJ.com.
8. Fighting for LGBTQ+ Equality.
- In honor of Pride Month, I hosted a roundtable with the LGBTQ+ community and announced my new legislation, the Elder Pride Protection Act, to stop abuse against our LGBTQ+ senior population. Read at The Hill.
9. Standing Up for Domestic Abuse Survivors.
- I’m calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to do more to protect and empower survivors of domestic violence, who often also experience economic abuse. Read at WRNJ.
10. Clawing Back Investments to Keep Our Communities Safe.
- We clawed back $5+ million in federal public safety investments from DC to ensure North Jersey first responders have the resources they need to keep our communities safe without our towns having to raise local taxes. Read at NorthJersey.
11. Standing With Our Key Democratic Allies.
- I proudly worked across the aisle, including with Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, to ensure critical security and humanitarian aid is delivered to our allies. Read at NBC.
- We must continue to stand with our key democratic allies, Ukraine and Israel, in their fight against anti-democratic and authoritarian enemies like Russia and Iran. Watch at CNN. Read at WRNJ.
- I introduced the bipartisan American Victims of Terror Compensation Act to ensure victims and their families get the relief they deserve. Read at WRNJ.
12. Working to Renovate Port Authority Bus Terminal.
- I’m working to claw back federal investment to help get the Port Authority Bus Terminal renovation off the ground. Read at NJ.com.
13. Clawing Back a Record $4.8 Million Investment to Protect Schools & Houses of Worship.
- I helped claw back a record $4.8 million in Nonprofit Security Grants to improve security and ensure everyone is safe at our schools, churches, synagogues, mosques, and more. Read at NorthJersey.
14. Calling For a New Post Office in Lafayette.
- I went to Lafayette to demand action from the U.S. Postal Service. It’s unacceptable that this community has gone five years without a post office. Read at WRNJ.
15. Expanding Access to High-Speed Internet in Sussex.
- I’m excited that $50 million in new federal funding will help counties like Sussex get connected to high-speed, affordable internet. Read at Advertiser News.
16. Improving Air Travel and Airplane Safety.
- I’m proud that the bipartisan FAA legislation included my amendment to require secondary cockpit barriers – a commonsense safety provision to keep us safe and prevent another 9/11. Read at NJ Spotlight News.
- I introduced the Enhancing Transparency from Airlines Act, or ETA, to protect consumers from the headaches of hidden junk fees, flight cancelations, and massive delays. Read at NJ.com.
17. Protecting Seniors from Scammers.
- As part of my Senior Security Strategy, I announced new action to protect our seniors from being preyed upon by scammers including cracking down on online fraud. Read at NorthJersey.
18. Hosting “Cup of Joe with Josh” Town Halls.
- As always, I am grateful to meet with Fifth District residents and talk about the issues that matter to our families and communities.
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Thank you.
Yours,
Josh
Josh Gottheimer For Congress
PO Box 584
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
United States
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