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Josh Gottheimer

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Josh Gottheimer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as bipartisan cooperation, economic growth, and public safety. Gottheimer has been an advocate for various initiatives, including infrastructure improvements and healthcare access. He has also emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of his constituents in New Jersey.

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Jul 16, 2019

We need to create an environment that encourages technologies to start here, grow here, and create U.S. jobs rather than going overseas.

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Jul 16, 2019

I am deeply concerned that Libra will be based in Switzerland.

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Jul 16, 2019

Many companies that have been to our offices have said, 'Hey, we need some certainty here. We need some guardrails.'

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Jul 16, 2019

I believe that the new frontier presented by blockchain and similar financial technologies are an opportunity for American leadership, economic growth, and job creation.

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Jul 12, 2019

We are here today to have the backs of our first responders, especially those who stood up to terrorists that morning and ran directly into the burning buildings on 9/11 and stayed for the weeks and months that followed. They are our…

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Jul 11, 2019

I thank Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Thornberry, and all the Armed Services Committee members for all their hard work on this bill. I rise in support of the en bloc package, which contains four amendments I have introduced. Mr. Chair…

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Jun 24, 2019

That is why I partnered with Representative Davidson on legislation that would help provide this much needed clarity.

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Jun 21, 2019

I thank Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz and Ranking Member Carter for their work on this legislation and leadership. Madam Chair, I rise in support of amendments en bloc No. 6, which includes my amendment to H.R. 3055 to increase our…

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Jun 21, 2019

Woman, I thank Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz and Ranking Member Carter for their work on this legislation. Madam Chair, I rise in support of en bloc package 1, which includes my amendment to H.R. 3055 to help address critical staffing…

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May 16, 2019

I want to thank Congressman Rutherford, my good friend, and Congresswoman Hill of California for co-hosting this bipartisan Special Order hour in honor of our law enforcement officers. I am proud to serve with you both as a member of the…

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May 14, 2019

Iran is the world's leading state sponsor of terror, providing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to terrorist groups like Hezbollah.

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May 14, 2019

Wouldn't it be beneficial, in your opinion, for Congress to require a similar public report on Iranian oligarchs...

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May 14, 2019

Mr. Gottheimer. Also, I assume you would agree that--or if I could ask your opinion on this--if you would agree that the United States and our allies need a comprehensive strategy to strengthen sanctions against those who knowingly and…

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Apr 30, 2019

That is absurd, double taxation at its finest.

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Apr 30, 2019

America must avoid this Doomsday, and, here in the greatest country in the world, we all have a responsibility, and the ability, to do whatever we can, at all levels of government to fix this tunnel and our crumbling infrastructure.

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Apr 30, 2019

I thank the gentleman for allowing me to speak on behalf of this bipartisan legislation. I also want to thank my good friend, Congressman Trey Hollingsworth, for being a great partner on this important legislation. Since I took office, I…

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Apr 30, 2019

I introduced bipartisan legislation with Republican Chris Smith to encourage New York to reconsider their new outrageous congestion tax.

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Apr 30, 2019

I hope the committee will have a hearing on H.R. 1667, the Preventing Doomsday Act, so we can hear from the Department of Transportation on whether it even has a plan to minimize economic and national security impacts to the Northeast…

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Apr 30, 2019

When we work together, New Jersey and New York are a tough combination to beat.

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Apr 9, 2019

I am going to submit several charts for the record about how much has been invested in our country in loans to small businesses.

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Apr 9, 2019

I really appreciate the opportunity to discuss the success America has seen as a result of the changes that have been made over the last decade, thanks to Dodd-Frank and other legislation.

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Apr 8, 2019

It is not a red State or blue State issue, Mr. Secretary.

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Apr 8, 2019

The recent tax hike bill had a devastating impact on my district, the Fifth District of New Jersey, gutting the State and local tax deduction, better known as SALT, sharply limiting New Jersey's property tax deductions, and imposing a…

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Apr 8, 2019

Do you have a sense of timing on when those rules will go final?

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Apr 8, 2019

What about the 33 States that have been using this for decades now? Should they have to stop immediately?

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