Josh Gottheimer
Representative · NJ-5 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2017
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Representative · NJ-5 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2017
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
963 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 8730 · Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 19, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.Res. 1270 · Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8700 · Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 8697 · Guard the Skies Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
H.R. 8694 · Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8666 · Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, 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.
H.Res. 1258 · Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1255 · Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1252 · Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1251 · Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1219 · Expressing support for the month of April as "Sikh History Month".
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8559 · To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R. 8558 · To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R. 8528 · PI Post Acute Access Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 8516 · American Leadership in AI Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
H.Res. 1209 · Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8486 · Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 8448 · Energy Affordability and Reliability Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8430 · Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 8417 · Keeping China Off the Rails Act
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 8402 · Civics Learning Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1190 · Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1188 · Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.