US·United States·Democratic
Josh Gottheimer
incumbent
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RESEARCH
7 days ago
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Deep research · Exaupdated 7 days ago
There are no criminal charges, indictments, or convictions against Josh Gottheimer. He has not been the subject of any formal SEC, DOJ, or House Ethics Committee investigations regarding illegal activity.
Reported controversies center on his financial disclosures and trading activity while serving on the House Financial Services and Intelligence committees. He is one of the most active traders in Congress and has faced scrutiny for:
Violating the STOCK Act by filing a disclosure for a 2021 trade months after the 45-day deadline, resulting in a required $200 fine.
Publicly pledging in 2022 to establish a blind trust but failing to do so as of mid-2024.
Engaging in high-volume trading of stocks in sectors he oversees, including defense contractors, banks, and technology firms. Critics and ethics watchdogs highlight these patterns as potential conflicts of interest, though no wrongdoing has been proven.
Citations
Josh Gottheimer's Insider Trading Allegations: The Complete Story
insider-trading.org · 2025-05-30
Josh Gottheimer Stock Tracker: The Most Active Trader in Congress
kapitol.ai
Congressional Conflicts: Like Pelosi, NJ Rep. has made tens of millions from Wall Street | National | thecentersquare.com
www.thecentersquare.com · 2026-02-03
www.capitolexposed.com
www.capitolexposed.com
Inside the Portfolio of Congress's Most Active Trader | DeepMarketScan
deepmarketscan.com
Josh Gottheimer Evidence Dossier | CapitolExposed
www.capitolexposed.com · 2026-03-01
Josh Gottheimer
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-06-01
Josh Gottheimer – US Congress – Summary – OpenSecrets
www.opensecrets.org
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