Rep Josh Gottheimer

Nine years ago, Darren Drake was taken from his family and our community in a vile act of terror. I was honored to join the Drake family, the Darren Drake Foundation, and the New Milford community at New Milford High School to raise a flag in his memory. The Darren Drake Act has become an essential tool in our arsenal to eradicate terrorist threats in our country. And, it exists because of Jimmy and Barbara – and Darren. Darren’s life and legacy will never be forgotten.

#TeamGottheimer had a great time joining Mahwah families at the Halloween Spooktacular at Commodore Perry Park! Thank you to Recreation Director Marybeth Duffy and Mahwah’s police, fire, and EMS for keeping our families safe!

I had a great time on the job at Magpie Bakery in Bloomingdale! Small businesses like this are the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities. They’re up before dawn every morning serving Jersey families, and they deserve a partner in Washington who’s fighting to lower costs, cut red tape, and help them grow. Thank you to the whole @mag_pie_bakery team for having me behind the counter. #JoshOnTheJob

I was proud to thank our troops firsthand in Djibouti for their extraordinary sacrifice, including those from Jersey. As Iran-backed Houthis target our allies and threaten global trade, we must keep the pressure on. Our presence there is key to fighting terrorists and keeping America safe.

This isn’t about Haley Stevens. It’s about the basic question she raised: Why won’t El-Sayed just condemn the Jew-hating ad? News flash: You can be for lower costs and stand up to hate at the same time. jewishinsider.com/2026/10/el…

It was great to see the 16th annual “Cider Barn Band” with Councilman Robert Metzdorf in Park Ridge! Thanks to everyone who came out to make the Bergen County Parks Department concert season so special.

I clawed back $250,000 in federal funding from Washington for Bergenfield’s police, fire, and EMS to modernize emergency communications and strengthen counterterrorism training. Every family in Bergenfield deserves to feel safe, and I’ll keep clawing their tax dollars back home to protect North Jersey.

Happy Halloween! Cookie Monster has arrived at the Gottheimer household. No tricks, just treats. 🐾 🍪

My office helped Suzanne Jackson of Highland Lakes, a nurse at Englewood Hospital for 40+ years, get the prosthetic K3 microprocessor knee she needed after UnitedHealthcare approved an unsuitable one. They reversed the decision a day after we stepped in. Today, she’s still on the job caring for patients. Need help with a federal agency? Call 201-389-1100 or email [email protected].

My office helped Suzanne Jackson of Highland Lakes, a nurse at Englewood Hospital for 40+ years, get the prosthetic K3 microprocessor knee she needed after UnitedHealthcare approved an unsuitable one. They reversed the decision a day after we stepped in. Today, she’s still on the job caring for patients. Need help with a federal agency? Call 201-389-1100 or email [email protected].

I had a great time delivering books from the Library of Congress to students and teachers at Dr. John Grieco Elementary School in Englewood! Through the Library’s Surplus Books Program, eligible schools, libraries, and organizations can receive free books that they no longer need. I’m proud to help get more books into the hands of our young readers. 📚 If any eligible school, library, or non-profit organization needs additional books, please apply here: gottheimer.house.gov/gotthei….

It’s always great to be in Teaneck. Thank you to Elie Katz for hosting this morning’s breakfast, and thank you to the Teaneck community for the warm welcome and the conversation!

My office helped Tom Gallagher of Mahwah get over $19,000 in back pay for his brother, Retired Air Force Major John Gallagher, a victim of fraud whose bank account was closed and pension stopped being deposited for five months. We contacted DFAS, and the issue was resolved within a week. We must always get the backs of those who have so bravely had ours. Need help with a federal agency? Call 201-389-1100 or email [email protected].

Join me TODAY at 3:45 PM for my 123rd Cup of Joe — live on Facebook! I’ll be taking your questions and sharing updates on my work to make life more affordable for Jersey families

#TeamGottheimer had a blast joining the Halloween Trunk or Treat Festival at Paramus Park Mall! Thank you to organizer @JustJerseyFest for bringing our community together for a day of music, food trucks, a petting zoo, and lots of great costumes!

Keeping our families safe shouldn’t mean raising our property taxes. That’s why I clawed back $250,000 in federal funding from Washington for Palisades Park first responders to upgrade emergency communications and expand counterterrorism training.

Back on the job, this time at Campmor in Paramus! 🏕️ Campmor is a local success story — living proof of how a small business can grow into a North Jersey institution. I'll never stop fighting for the small businesses that power our economy.

I had a great afternoon in Fair Lawn at the St. Leon Armenian Church Food Festival! Thank you to the whole community for welcoming me. The food, music, and artwork were incredible. I'm proud to represent such a vibrant Armenian community in the Fifth District! @StLeonChurch

Free and fair elections start with protecting the people and places that make them possible. My new bipartisan bills with @RepDonBacon and @RepMalliotakis will protect election workers and make destroying a ballot drop box a federal crime. wrnjradio.com/gottheimer-ann…