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Background
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is a Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
AI Position
PositiveRep. Gottheimer focuses on workforce development related to AI, sponsoring the AI Workforce Training Act to prepare workers for careers in artificial intelligence. This reflects a constructive approach to AI adoption that emphasizes equipping the labor force with necessary skills.
AI Bills Sponsored
HR 10519
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced a bill directing CISA to launch a pilot program that uses AI to defend critical infrastructure (think power grids, water systems, financial networks) against cyberattacks. It's a government-run pilot, not a mandate on private companies, though critical infrastructure operators would likely be invited to participate.
Last action: Sep 21, 2026
HR 10362
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the Stop Rogue AI Act to create federal guardrails against AI systems that could operate outside human control or cause significant harm. The bill would establish safety requirements and oversight for advanced AI systems, with the Committees on Science and Oversight now reviewing it.
Last action: Sep 14, 2026
HR 10315
Rep. Josh Gottheimer's AI LABS Act (Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Business Skills) appears aimed at boosting AI workforce training and literacy, based on its referral to the House Education and Workforce Committee. Since full bill text isn't available yet, the likely focus is federal grants or programs to prepare workers and businesses for AI adoption, not new AI regulation.
Last action: Sep 8, 2026
HR 9706
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced this bill to require facial recognition or similar age-verification technology in certain settings to protect children, likely targeting online platforms and age-restricted product sales. It has been referred to House committees but is still in early stages with no committee vote yet.
Last action: Jul 15, 2026
HR 9578
Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced this bill to require that all AI-generated content, whether text, images, audio, or video, be labeled as AI-generated through embedded metadata or similar technology. It aims to help consumers and platforms distinguish real content from synthetic content amid growing deepfake and generative AI concerns.
Last action: Jul 2, 2026
HR 7576
Representatives Beyer and Obernolte introduced HR 7576 to create AI workforce training programs through tax credits. Companies that train workers in AI skills would get tax breaks, and the bill establishes government programs to help workers whose jobs are displaced by AI automation.
Last action: Feb 13, 2026
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