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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Josh Gottheimer

Representative · NJ-5 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2017

Official website Biographical 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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 7961 · H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7910 · ACTION for National Service Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.R. 7877 · Shane DiGiovanna Act
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2535)
H.R. 7875 · POINTS Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7866 · American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 18.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, 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. 7826 · HBCU AI Research Leadership Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.Res. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7802 · DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.Res. 1098 · Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7742 · Keep It Moving Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7740 · African American History Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 7736 · RELIEF Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1084 · HIV is Not a Crime Day Resolution
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7718 · Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1074 · Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1073 · Expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 7622 · Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 7590 · Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act
Introduced Feb 17, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 13, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Feb 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7581 · LOVE Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 1061 · Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7553 · Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 7540 · United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.R. 7531 · Healthy Families Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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.
H.Res. 1058 · Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, 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.

963 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 7961 · H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7910 · ACTION for National Service Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.R. 7877 · Shane DiGiovanna Act
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2535)
H.R. 7875 · POINTS Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7866 · American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 18.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, 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. 7826 · HBCU AI Research Leadership Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.Res. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7802 · DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.Res. 1098 · Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7742 · Keep It Moving Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7740 · African American History Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 7736 · RELIEF Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1084 · HIV is Not a Crime Day Resolution
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7718 · Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1074 · Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1073 · Expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 7622 · Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 7590 · Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act
Introduced Feb 17, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 13, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Feb 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7581 · LOVE Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 1061 · Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7553 · Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 7540 · United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.R. 7531 · Healthy Families Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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.
H.Res. 1058 · Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, 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.