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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Josh was raised in North Caldwell” source
Education
Career
- “Josh worked at the Ford Motor Company” source
Public service
- “He was first sworn in on January 3, 2017” source
- “I’m your U.S. Congressman proudly serving the Garden State’s Fifth District.” source
- “Josh Gottheimer represents New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District” source
- “Josh was also a Senior Advisor to the Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights” source
- “work in the Clinton White House as one of the youngest presidential speechwriters” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10269cosponsor
Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10161cosponsor
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require States to prohibit the sale of certain products containing nitrous oxide as a condition on receipt of block grants for community mental health services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10165cosponsor
To permanently reform quorum requirements for the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to ensure continuity of operations.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10142cosponsor
Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10125cosponsor
NO PROFIT Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10112sponsor
Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10076cosponsor
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Rules, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HR 10052cosponsor
To protect the right to the free exercise of religion.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9987cosponsor
Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9981sponsor
To prohibit reductions in force or other staffing reductions for certain Centers of Disease Control and Prevention divisions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9982sponsor
To impose sanctions on the Polisario Front if it cooperates with an Iranian-affiliated terrorist organization.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1460cosponsor
Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9831cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9845cosponsor
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1444cosponsor
Expressing support for maintaining the designation of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 9706sponsor
To require operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of users of such wagering or prediction market platforms, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9680cosponsor
To require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9626sponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State and local tax deduction marriage penalty.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Voting Record
280 yea289 nay86 missed
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Mary Jo-Ann GuinchardRepublican$118K raised
- Sean Joseph KirraneRepublican$56K raised
- Chandiha GajapathyRepublican$50K raised
- Josh GottheimerDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$4.8M
Small donors $21KLarge individual $3.2MPACs $882K
Spent $12.7MCash $12.8M
2024 cycle$10.2M
Small donors $92KLarge individual $6.6MPACs $1.8M
Spent $2.9MCash $20.7M
2022 cycle$8.9M
Small donors $125KLarge individual $6.0MPACs $2.0M
Spent $3.9MCash $13.3M
2020 cycle$7.8M
Small donors $184KLarge individual $5.3MPACs $1.8M
Spent $3.6MCash $8.3M
2018 cycle$7.0M
Small donors $234KLarge individual $4.9MPACs $1.6M
Spent $2.9MCash $4.1M
2016 cycle$4.8M
Small donors $306KLarge individual $3.8MPACs $655K
Spent $4.7MCash $79K
Top Contributors
BLACKSTONE$117K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$72K
BLACKSTONE$60K
KKR & CO INC.$51K
KKR & CO$48K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$29K
CENTERVIEW PARTNERS$25K
BLACKROCK$25K
FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP$23K
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS$22K
Committees
House Committee on Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
- National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture
- National Security Agency and Cyber
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10269: Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
not_voting2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10161: To amend the Public Health Service Act to require States to prohibit the sale of certain products containing nitrous oxide as a condition on receipt of block grants for community mental health services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10165: To permanently reform quorum requirements for the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to ensure continuity of operations.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10142: Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-08-24
legislation
HR 10125: NO PROFIT Act
cosponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10112: Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act
sponsor2026-08-17
legislation
HR 10076: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-08-10
legislation
HR 10052: To protect the right to the free exercise of religion.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 9987: Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act
cosponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HR 9981: To prohibit reductions in force or other staffing reductions for certain Centers of Disease Control and Prevention divisions, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HR 9982: To impose sanctions on the Polisario Front if it cooperates with an Iranian-affiliated terrorist organization.
sponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HRES 1460: Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans.
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9831: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9845: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 52025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
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