GOTTHEIMER ENDORSED BY PRIDE FUND TO END GUN VIOLENCE

WYCKOFF, N.J. — Today, United States Congressman Josh Gottheimer was endorsed for reelection by Pride Fund to End Gun Violence, the only national LGBTQ political organization focused exclusively on gun violence prevention.

“We support Josh Gottheimer because of his demonstrated commitment to support equality and safety for all, and for his commitment to acting on common sense gun reforms. We need elected officials who will stand up for the safety of our communities, fight back against the NRA’s dangerous agenda, and pass meaningful gun safety legislation. Josh Gottheimer will do just that,” said Jason Lindsay, founder and Executive Director of Pride Fund, who is an Iraq War veteran.

“I am honored to be endorsed by Pride Fund to End Gun Violence. Like every parent, I’m sick of hearing about another tragedy, another school shooting, another senseless death — all due to gun violence. I support people’s right to hunt and protect themselves. But I simply do not understand why we cannot institute background checks for every commercial sale — down to the gun shows — to ensure those who shouldn’t have a gun cannot get one. In Congress, I’m proud to have supported critical bipartisan legislation to support the LGBTQ community, including the landmark Equality Act and my Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act to protect from sexual and gender identity financial discrimination. As a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, I will continue fighting to ensure all Americans get the equal rights to which they are entitled — including the right to live free from gun violence,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer.

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First elected in 2016, Congressman Josh Gottheimer proudly represents New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes 79 towns in Bergen, Passaic, Sussex and Warren Counties. By bringing people together, fighting for lower taxes and affordable health care, and standing up for Jersey Values, Josh is getting things done for our families and our country.