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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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119-hr-9238·Jun 11, 2026·97% of D voted NO
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and Their Families
Position: Congressman Gottheimer introduces bipartisan legislation to establish federal penalties for doxxing law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and their families, characterizing such actions as targeted intimidation and threats rather than legitimate accountability measures.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus, officially introduced the bipartisan Stop the Doxx Act, legislation to protect law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and their families from doxxing campaigns that expose them to online harassment, intimidation, and violence.
The legislation is co-led by Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Laura Gillen (D-NY), and Mike Lawler (R-NY). The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Don Davis (D-NC), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and John Rutherford (R-FL).
The legislation is endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, and the New Jersey State Troopers Fraternal Association.
The bipartisan Stop the Doxx Act would:
“You can’t protect our communities if you can’t protect the people who sacrifice so much for us,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Doxxing isn’t harmless online behavior. It is targeted intimidation against the people who keep our families safe, and the law has simply not kept up with the threat. We must always get the backs of those who risk their lives every day to protect us, and that means making sure they and their families are safe both on the job and at home.”
“Those who protect our communities and uphold the rule of law deserve protection from threats, intimidation, and violence,” said Congressman Don Bacon (NE-2). “The Stop the Doxx Act makes clear that weaponizing personal information against law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, or their families is unacceptable and must carry real consequences. With threats and intimidation against these public servants continuing to rise, this legislation is needed now. I look forward to working with Rep. Gottheimer to get this bipartisan legislation signed into law.”
“The doxxing of law enforcement officers is not about transparency and accountability in policing. It is about intimidation and threats of violence, and those who perpetrate these malicious acts must be held accountable. NAPO strongly believes our nation’s law enforcement officers, who put their lives on the line to safeguard our communities, deserve the protections created by the Stop the Doxx Act. We thank Congressmen Gottheimer and Bacon for their efforts to establish federal penalties for publicly revealing private, personally identifiable information of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers with the intent to threaten, harass, or threaten violence,” said Bill Johnson, Executive Director of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO).
“The New Jersey State PBA applauds Congressman Gottheimer for proposing legislation to criminalize the doxxing of law enforcement officers. Intentionally releasing a law enforcement officer’s address for the purpose of threatening or murdering them is a heinous violation of the peace,” said Peter Andreyev, State President of New Jersey’s Policemen’s Benevolent Associations. “This is National Police Week where we remember and celebrate the lives, service, and bravery of the thousands of law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty since our nation’s founding. Congressman Gottheimer’s proposal is a common sense approach to prevent more names from being added to the Memorial Wall in Washington.”
“The STFA leadership thanks Congressman Gottheimer for his constant guardianship of our members and all of the men and women who serve on the front lines protecting our communities. The crime of doxxing presents a new intricate and technological threat to our law enforcement officers and their families and we applaud Congressman Gottheimer for addressing this threat head on,” said Wayne Blanchard, President of the State Troopers Fraternal Association. “This bill will hold those accountable who commit these cowardly threats on troopers and officers by doxxing with stiff criminal penalties, while providing training for law enforcement officers to keep themselves safe from these threats along with strong jurisdictional oversight of this issue.”
“Protecting those who protect our communities is a fundamental responsibility of our legal system. Congressman Gottheimer’s leadership in making the doxxing of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges a federal crime is a critical step toward ensuring that those on the front lines of justice can do their jobs without fear of targeted violence or intimidation against themselves and their families,” said Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. “A national training program to help public servants understand their rights and protect their personal information online would be both practical and proactive. By establishing strict federal penalties and providing vital training resources, this initiative reinforces the shield that guards our public servants in an increasingly digital world.”
Doxxing is a growing threat to Americans across the country. More than 11.7 million American adults have been doxxed, including law enforcement officers whose home addresses, family photos, and personal information have been spread online alongside threats of violence. Yet today, only nineteen states have anti-doxxing protections for public officials.
New Jersey knows this threat first-hand. In 2020, the state enacted Daniel's Law following the tragic murder of the son of a federal judge at her home, carried out by an individual who found her address online.
Congressman Gottheimer continues to lead bipartisan efforts to support law enforcement officers nationwide, including the Invest to Protect Act, the Protect and Serve Act, and the HELPER Act to expand homeownership opportunities for first responders.
ALPINE, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) commemorated Memorial Day with the Alpine community, paying tribute to the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great country. “Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom carries a price — one paid and protected by generations of Americans who chose service over […]
Celebrates Scouts Completing Community Projects Above: Gottheimer honors Fifth District Scouts. PARAMUS, NJ — This weekend, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held the annual Fifth District Scout Honor Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Scouts who, after completing projects to support their community, have earned the highest rank of the Eagle Scout and Gold Award. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, applauded Anthropic for taking action to address concerns raised about "Project Glasswing" and the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that had prevented participating organizations from sharing information about critical cyber vulnerabilities identified through the program. Following Gottheimer’s letter […]
RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation to Ban AI Surveillance Pricing at Grocery Stores & Delivery Services
Position: Congressman Gottheimer supports legislation to ban AI-powered surveillance pricing at grocery stores and delivery services, which uses personal data to charge different prices to different consumers for identical products.
Above: Gottheimer announces No Rigged Grocery Prices Act.
FORT LEE, NJ — Today, May 18, 2026, at Cafasso's Fairway Market in Fort Lee, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the Democratic AI Commission, announced the No Rigged Grocery Prices Act, new bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from AI-powered surveillance pricing at grocery stores and third-party grocery delivery platforms. Gottheimer is introducing the bill with Republican co-lead Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17).
“Two people standing in the same store, buying the exact same item, at the exact same time could be paying two different prices based on what they’ve told their chatbot. Why? Because an algorithm decided one of them could afford more,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).
Gottheimer continued, “Imagine a mom whose kids love oranges. She buys them every single week. The algorithm sees that, knows she’ll pay whatever it charges, and quietly jacks up her price. That’s not innovation. That’s not efficient. That’s just downright wrong. That’s why my new legislation is so important, to help protect hard-working families.”
Watch Gottheimer’s Full Remarks Here.
Groceries are up more than 18 percent since January 2022, with beef, coffee, and tomatoes all up by double digits in the past year alone.
The bill comes after Instacart was caught changing prices on products customers ordered online, charging some shoppers up to 23 percent more for the exact same item, at the exact same store, at the exact same moment. For a family of four, that amounts to roughly $1,200 more per year. The Federal Trade Commission opened a formal investigation, state attorneys general in New York and California launched their own probes, and, in a separate case for other deceptive practices, Instacart was hit with a $60 million fine.
As families across North Jersey continue to feel the squeeze of rising costs, Gottheimer warned that AI surveillance pricing threatens to make things even worse. Using vast amounts of personal data, companies can deploy AI systems to identify the highest price each individual shopper will pay and charge them accordingly, meaning two people standing in the same store, buying the exact same item, at the exact same time, could pay two very different prices. That’s why Gottheimer is introducing his new bipartisan bill to stop grocers from being able to target families and increase prices.
The bipartisan “No Rigged Grocery Prices” Act would:
The legislation still allows AI to be used for discounts, promotions, loyalty programs, and rewards programs that help consumers save money.
Gottheimer’s Other Actions to Protect Jersey Families:
The “No Rigged Grocery Prices” Act builds on momentum at the state level. Maryland recently passed the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, the first state law to ban companies from using personal data to raise prices. In New Jersey, State Senator Joe Lagana is advancing the Fair Price Protection Act in Trenton.
Gottheimer was joined at today's announcement by Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, Fort Lee Councilman Harvey Sohmer, and David and Maria Cafasso of Cafasso's Fairway Market, whose family has served the Fort Lee community for nearly a century since Umberto and Marianna Cafasso founded the store in 1927.
“Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between understand that the price on the shelf should be the same regardless of who is standing in front of it, ”said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).
Below: Gottheimer announces No Rigged Grocery Prices Act.
Read Gottheimer’s Full Remarks Below:
Good morning, everybody, and thank you all for being here. And thank you to Cafasso's for welcoming us today, and for everything you do to serve families here in Fort Lee.
Cafasso's Fairway Market was founded almost one hundred years ago by Umberto and Marianna Cafasso . What started as a "mom and pop" business has become a staple of North Jersey. But, it still does what it always has, serve neighbors and families. Like so many small businesses across North Jersey, and most families, they're working harder than ever just to keep costs down and stay afloat under ever-rising costs. They feel the pressure every single week.
Look around. You can see why. It’s at every grocery store. Grocery prices are up more than eighteen percent since January 2022. Beef, coffee, tomatoes — all up by double digits in just the last year.
Now more than ever, families are trying to stretch every dollar they can. Seniors on fixed incomes are carefully counting every nickel. Working parents are balancing record utility and grocery bills, gas prices, and child care costs, rent, and taxes. So, the last thing families need right now is a new technology, driven by AI, that figures out a way to stick it to them when they walk into the grocery store, or order food online, and send those prices even higher.
That’s not some sci-fi, Jetsons far away idea. It’s actually happened, and we need to do everything we can to stop what’s called surveillance pricing.
Let me give you a real-world scenario. You walk into a grocery store after spending the night searching for recipes on ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, or Gemini. They know you need brown sugar for the cake you’re baking. Here comes the problem. If your grocery store recently installed electronic pricing tags on their shelves, and knows from your AI searches that you just walked in looking for that key ingredient, it could then charge you $2 more than the next person walking down the aisle who is casually shopping. In essence, the grocery store starts surveilling you and charges you what it thinks it can get from you. That’s not good.
Now, I’m not talking about coupons and discounts. They can do that all day long. I’m talking about knowing it’s you from AI and then using that technology to have some sort of surge pricing, to charge you more, like what Uber does to you when it’s raining. Think about what that actually means. Two people, standing in the same store, buying the exact same item, at the exact same moment — paying two different prices based on what they’ve told their chatbot. Why? Because an algorithm decided one of them could afford more.
Imagine a mom whose kids love oranges. She buys them every single week. The algorithm sees that, knows she'll pay whatever it charges, and quietly jacks up her price. That's not innovation. That's not efficient. That's just downright wrong.
Surveillance pricing, powered by AI, could also charge you more when you get your groceries delivered from Amazon, Walmart, Albertsons, and FreshDirect, like lots of families do every week. Thanks to your chatbots, they know lots about you, from what you can afford to your schedule to what your neighbors are willing to pay for food.
You might be saying – no way. Just recently, Instacart got caught red-handed doing exactly this. They were changing prices on the products customers were ordering online — charging some shoppers up to twenty-three percent more for the very same item, at the very same store, at the very same moment. For a family of four, that's about twelve hundred dollars a year — straight out of their pocket.
And, when they got busted, caught red-handed, the response was loud and bipartisan: members of Congress on both sides of the aisle demanded answers. The Federal Trade Commission opened a formal investigation. State attorneys general in New York and California launched probes of their own. And, in a separate case for other deceptive practices, Instacart was hit with a sixty-million-dollar fine.
The idea is simple: companies collect huge amounts of personal data about all of us. They're tracking what we buy, where we shop, what we search for online, where we travel, the financial and medical questions we ask, and even major life events. Then they have AI systems analyze that information to determine the highest price they think each person will pay.
And that's what brings us here today. We need to ensure that as AI becomes a bigger part of our economy and our everyday lives, it actually helps us – it can’t be used to hurt families and consumers.
That's why I'm proudly introducing new bipartisan legislation, the No Rigged Grocery Prices Act, so that AI isn’t allowed to jack up the prices you pay for groceries when you go to the store or have them delivered at home. No more surveillance pricing.
Our bipartisan bill that I’m leading with New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler will do three things.
First, it will prevent grocery stores and grocery delivery apps from using your AI-driven personal data to charge you more than the person standing next to you or your next-door neighbor. No electronic shelf pricing suddenly changes when you walk up to it. Second, it will require clear disclosures whenever prices legitimately change — for items sold by weight, for example, or when supply runs short. No random surges or changes just because you can pay more. It will also still allow for discounts and promotional pricing. That’s not a problem. It’s when they try to screw you with higher prices because they can.
And third, the No Rigged Grocery Prices Act will stop AI chatbots from randomly substituting something you ordered with something you didn’t order – think switching in generic store-branded frosted Mini Wheats instead of the real thing, without getting your permission. I hate that.
Importantly, again, my bipartisan legislation will allow AI to help with discounts, promotions, loyalty programs, and rewards programs that genuinely help consumers save money. But it will stop surveillance pricing.
Don't get me wrong — with the appropriate protections, AI has enormous potential. It can transform health care by finding new cures to cancer and help government operate more efficiently, like helping you avoid the DMV. But like every powerful new technology before it, AI needs common sense guardrails and worker protections to make sure it's being used to lift families up, not squeeze them dry. Technology should support workers and consumers alike, not leave them behind.
That's why I'm also sending a letter to the Department of Labor, calling on them to investigate the impact that electronic shelf labels could have on American jobs. We must protect workers who might be affected by any emerging AI technologies.
We're also asking tough questions about the next generation of AI shopping tools. I'm sending a letter to the major grocers and food delivery apps: Amazon, Albertsons, Costco, Kroger, Walmart, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Instacart, asking them how they are using AI to set prices and whether they will commit to staying away from setting higher prices based on personal data.
As more people rely on AI to help make purchases and compare prices, families deserve to know how companies are using their personal and sensitive data to raise their bottom line.
I want to be clear. This legislation is not about stopping innovation or preventing businesses from operating efficiently. It's about making sure innovation works for families instead of exploiting them. Consumers shouldn't have to wonder whether an AI system is quietly charging them more because of what it knows about their lives.
And at the end of the day, this is a common sense issue. Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between understand that the price on the shelf should be the same regardless of who is standing in front of it. The good news is that states across the country are already taking steps to address this. Maryland led the way with the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, the first state law to ban companies from using personal data to jack up prices. Our bill builds on that foundation.
Here in Jersey, my good friend State Senator Joe Lagana is leading the same fight in Trenton with his Fair Price Protection Act, and other members of Congress like Frank Pallone are asking the right questions.
We all know people in Jersey are smart. They understand sales, coupons, and discounts. What they don't support is a possible secretive AI system deciding that one family should pay more simply because an algorithm thinks it can get away with it.
The goal here is simple: we want AI to help people, not exploit them. We want technology that lowers costs, improves service, and creates opportunity. But we also want strong guardrails that keep Jersey Families from getting screwed over.
Companies developing these technologies need to put consumers first.
Because Jersey families work too hard to be charged more simply because an algorithm thinks they can afford it.
In the greatest country in the world, I know that if we work together, our best days will always be ahead of us.
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ALPINE, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) commemorated Memorial Day with the Alpine community, paying tribute to the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great country. “Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom carries a price — one paid and protected by generations of Americans who chose service over […]
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus, officially introduced the bipartisan Stop the Doxx Act, legislation to protect law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and their families from doxxing campaigns that expose them to online harassment, intimidation, and violence. The legislation is co-led by Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Jared […]
Celebrates Scouts Completing Community Projects Above: Gottheimer honors Fifth District Scouts. PARAMUS, NJ — This weekend, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held the annual Fifth District Scout Honor Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Scouts who, after completing projects to support their community, have earned the highest rank of the Eagle Scout and Gold Award. […]
RELEASE: Gottheimer Praises Anthropic for Taking Action After Addressing His Concerns
Position: Congressman Gottheimer praised Anthropic for modifying its Project Glasswing program to allow participating organizations to share information about cyber vulnerabilities identified through the program, and called on all AI platforms to adopt similar carve-outs to NDAs that restrict responsible information sharing about urgent cyber threats.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, applauded Anthropic for taking action to address concerns raised about "Project Glasswing" and the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that had prevented participating organizations from sharing information about critical cyber vulnerabilities identified through the program.
Following Gottheimer’s letter calling on Anthropic to change course, Anthropic announced carve-outs to the program that will allow organizations to responsibly share information about urgent cyber threats with trusted partners and relevant stakeholders. Gottheimer called on all platforms to follow suit.
"I'm glad that Anthropic has done the right thing here and made these critical changes," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). "Responsible information sharing is a cornerstone of cybersecurity. No entity should be contractually restricted from warning others, coordinating mitigations, or informing relevant and trusted stakeholders about urgent cyber risks — and Anthropic stepped up."
"I encourage all other platforms to quickly follow suit," Gottheimer continued. "As AI systems become more advanced, we need strong safeguards and rapid information sharing to protect against cyber threats and keep Americans safe."
Gottheimer had previously called on Anthropic to nullify the portions of its NDA that prohibited responsible sharing of cyber vulnerability information with trusted organizations, and urged all frontier AI developers — including OpenAI and others operating similar programs — to ensure organizations can share critical cyber risk information with trusted industry partners and government agencies.
Find the full letter here and below:
Project Glasswing is an important step toward securing critical physical and digital infrastructure
from the cyber risks posed by your frontier AI model, Mythos. It is essential that any frontier AI
model developer building these systems acts with the utmost caution when credible
vulnerabilities are identified. My understanding is that you decided to limit Project Glasswing to
approximately forty companies, which, of course, excluded many organizations — small,
medium, and large — in a cross section of industries with vulnerabilities.
It has also come to my attention that Anthropic required the limited organizations allowed to
participate in Project Glasswing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that prevents any
information sharing with other organizations about critical cyber vulnerabilities they identified
Given the serious risk models including Mythos pose to critical systems, I urge Anthropic to
nullify that part of its NDA and immediately allow the companies participating in Project
Glasswing to share their findings with other trusted industry partners. Doing so will help ensure
that as many entities as possible are protected against these types of cyber threats. I’m sure that
you would agree that they would all benefit from the learnings of those that have access to
Mythos to help protect their organizations from the vulnerabilities it can expose. All
foundational model developers should do everything they can to prevent malicious exploitation
and ensure that this information is shared responsibly and used to strengthen defenses.
No entity should be contractually restricted from warning others, coordinating mitigations, or
informing relevant and trusted stakeholders about urgent cyber risks. For example, a large utility
or hospital that has access to Mythos should be able to let smaller organizations in their industry
relying on similar software systems know what vulnerabilities Mythos exposed, so that they can
secure their systems, too. Of course, there should be an appropriate vetting process, but the
NDA should not be a bottleneck to these organizations being able to share with other known,
Responsible information sharing is a cornerstone of cybersecurity — one organization’s data on an attack can help others detect the same tactic earlier, reduce damage, and respond faster. As frontier AI models gain increasing cyber capabilities, the need for rapid and protected information sharing about potential vulnerabilities becomes more urgent. Any insights on the vulnerabilities that Mythos found in one company’s system can help a significant number of others that may never get access to it, or don’t have the resources to, either technologically or financially, to utilize it.
I also urge all of the leading platforms to adopt the same approach, including OpenAI for entities
involved in its Trusted Access for Cyber program. If trusted organizations participating in that
program identify serious vulnerabilities, exploit paths, or misuse risks, they must be free to share
that information responsibly, so threats can be contained before they are used by malicious
actors. No company operating at the frontier of AI should use contractual restrictions to impede
disclosure of critical cyber risk information, including, of course, with the Department of
Homeland Security and the Intelligence Community.
I look forward to your response and to continuing to work with you on this critical national
Sincerely, Josh Gottheimer Member of Congress
CC: The Honorable Scott Bessent, United States Secretary of the Treasury The Honorable Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Homeland Security The Honorable Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence The Honorable John Ratcliffe, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency The Honorable General Joshua Rudd, Director of the National Security Agency The Honorable Nick Andersen, Acting Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI
ALPINE, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) commemorated Memorial Day with the Alpine community, paying tribute to the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great country. “Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom carries a price — one paid and protected by generations of Americans who chose service over […]
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus, officially introduced the bipartisan Stop the Doxx Act, legislation to protect law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and their families from doxxing campaigns that expose them to online harassment, intimidation, and violence. The legislation is co-led by Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Jared […]
Celebrates Scouts Completing Community Projects Above: Gottheimer honors Fifth District Scouts. PARAMUS, NJ — This weekend, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held the annual Fifth District Scout Honor Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Scouts who, after completing projects to support their community, have earned the highest rank of the Eagle Scout and Gold Award. […]
RELEASE: Gottheimer to Administration: Brief Congress on Iran — Statement Following House Vote on His War Powers Resolution
Position: Congress must receive a formal briefing from the President on military objectives, progress, and definition of success in Iran within the timeframe required by the War Powers Act of 1973. The release supports the Iranian regime as a serious threat while arguing that constitutional checks and balances require congressional authorization and oversight of military action.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, May 14, 2026, the House voted on Josh Gottheimer’s resolution to enforce Congress’s constitutional responsibility to declare war, raise and support armies, maintain a navy, and make rules for the military. Gottheimer made clear that the Iranian regime must be crushed, but Congress and the American people cannot be left in the dark on the President’s objectives, our progress, and what success looks like
Today marks seventy-five days since the start of the conflict in Iran. In furtherance of the Constitution, the War Powers Act of 1973 clearly requires the President, within sixty days, to explain his objectives and strategy to Congress, and to seek either a formal declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force. President Trump has failed to meet any of these requirements.
Unlike other proposals, Gottheimer’s resolution makes clear the serious threat posed by the Iranian Regime and maintains America’s ability to defend our troops, embassies, and allies from imminent attack.
“This vote isn’t about whether we should crush the Iranian Regime — we should,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “This is about defending the Constitution, preserving checks and balances, and ensuring Congress fulfills its responsibility as a coequal branch of government.”
Gottheimer made clear that he continues to strongly support crushing the Iranian regime — the world’s leading state sponsor of terror — which has spent decades chanting “Death to America,” funding terrorist proxies including Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Houthis, attacking American troops and allies, and brutally murdering its own people seeking freedom and democracy. Gottheimer has consistently supported efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities, drone operations, and terror proxy networks.
“It's a message to the President and his Administration: come to us and make your case. ” Gottheimer continued. “It’s been seventy-four days since the start of the conflict in Iran, and Congress still hasn’t been formally briefed on the objectives, our progress, or what success looks like.”
In remarks delivered on the House floor ahead of the vote, Gottheimer argued that Congress has a constitutional obligation under Article I to provide oversight and authorize military action, and criticized the Administration for failing to adequately brief Congress on the objectives and status of the conflict in Iran.
ALPINE, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) commemorated Memorial Day with the Alpine community, paying tribute to the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great country. “Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom carries a price — one paid and protected by generations of Americans who chose service over […]
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus, officially introduced the bipartisan Stop the Doxx Act, legislation to protect law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and their families from doxxing campaigns that expose them to online harassment, intimidation, and violence. The legislation is co-led by Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Jared […]
Celebrates Scouts Completing Community Projects Above: Gottheimer honors Fifth District Scouts. PARAMUS, NJ — This weekend, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held the annual Fifth District Scout Honor Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Scouts who, after completing projects to support their community, have earned the highest rank of the Eagle Scout and Gold Award. […]
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.COMMUNITIES UNITED FUNDIdeological2 contributionsAdvocacy PAC with a broad community-focused mission — specific policy positions not clearly signaled by the name.AI · low$21,405
2.NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION ACTION FUNDLeadership4 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC affiliated with the New Democrat Coalition caucus — directs contributions to allied moderate Democrats.AI$20,000
3.PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PRUDENTIAL FEDERAL PAC)2 contributions$10,000
4.RBC USA HOLDCO. CORPORATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
5.AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)2 contributions$10,000
6.NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE1 contribution$7,200
7.HOLD THE HOUSE FRONTLINE FUND1 contribution$6,880
8.NO LABELS PROBLEM SOLVERS PACIdeological1 contributionCentrist advocacy PAC — supports candidates focused on bipartisan problem-solving and pragmatic governance across party lines.AI$6,600
9.DEMOCRACY ENGINE, INC., PAC1 contribution$5,600
10.ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE1 contribution$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.BLACKSTONE$56,000
2.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$29,000
3.COINBASE$17,500
4.MONTGOMERY CAPITAL, INC.$14,000
5.ANTHROPIC$14,000
6.JPMORGANCHASE$11,750
7.MILLER BARONDESS$9,500
8.PACHULSKI, STANG, ZIEHL & JONES$9,500
9.BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS$9,000
10.MORGAN STANLEY$9,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
