Josh Gottheimer
Representative for New Jersey · Democratic · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I thank my very good friend from New Jersey as well as my friends on the other side for their support. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 6007. Today, this House will come together and do something simple but important: honor a great American hero. Mr.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E693] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF H. ANDREW SCHWARTZ ______ HON.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E693] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF H. ANDREW SCHWARTZ ______ HON.”
“He never forgot anyone, and that is why he was such a special man. We all miss him. Tony was instrumental in opening the Sussex County, New Jersey, Veterans Affairs Clinic in 2017, the CBOC.”
“His writing appeared in the ``Washington Post'', the ``Washington Times'', and other national newspapers and magazines, and he spent two decades as Chief Communications Officer at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he shaped how vital ideas reached the American public and the world.”
“His writing appeared in the ``Washington Post'', the ``Washington Times'', and other national newspapers and magazines, and he spent two decades as Chief Communications Officer at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he shaped how vital ideas reached the American public and the world.”
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“He carried a deep love of New Orleans and its food, culture, and music, and he shared a devotion to the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles with his father and his sons. His story was far too short, but it was, by every measure, an extraordinary one. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the memory of H. Andrew Schwartz, in celebrating a life defined by family, service, and boundless spirit, and in extending our deepest condolences to his wife, Amy, his sons, Benjamin, Eli, and Daniel, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. ____________________”
“His writing appeared in the ``Washington Post'', the ``Washington Times'', and other national newspapers and magazines, and he spent two decades as Chief Communications Officer at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he shaped how vital ideas reached the American public and the world. Yet, Andrew's greatest professional legacy may well be the hundreds of young people he mentored and the countless causes to which he generously gave his time and talents. He believed in lifting others up, and he did so with characteristic energy and warmth. Those who knew Andrew remember a man who was larger than life, vivacious, passionate, and possessed of a joyous laugh that filled every room he entered. He was happiest near the water, whether swimming laps or standing at the ocean's edge.”
“The son of Joseph Schwartz and Shirley Schwartz, Andrew poured himself into the lives of those he loved. He was a proud and deeply involved father during his sons' years at Sidwell Friends School, where he took special joy in Sidwell football, and he leaves a remarkable and lasting legacy through the beautiful lives of his children. A proud graduate of Tulane University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and formed lifelong bonds through Zeta Beta Tau, Andrew went on to earn a master's degree in broadcast journalism and public policy from American University. A lifelong learner with a genuine passion for education, he built a distinguished career at the intersection of journalism, public policy, and communications.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E693] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF H. ANDREW SCHWARTZ ______ HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and enduring legacy of H. Andrew Schwartz of Bethesda, Maryland, a beloved husband, father, and one of Washington's most respected communications professionals, who passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 56. Andrew lived, above all, for his family. He was the devoted husband of Amy Goldberg and the loving father of his three sons, Benjamin, Eli, and Daniel.”
“There are pictures everywhere, and he continues to be a light in New Jersey, in our country, and for all of us as somebody we should look up to. Mr. Speaker, I urge the House to pass this legislation, and I am so grateful for the bipartisan support. I also urge the Senate--I know Senator Cory Booker has taken the lead on this--to take this up quickly and honor our great hero, Tony Gallopo.”
“He never forgot that for a second. He never forgot the country he served, and he never forgot the flag he saluted every day with such great pride. It is Americans like him we should all look up to. It is Americans like him who built this great country for 250 years. It is why we should honor him today. This isn't partisan. It is just common sense. It is what we owe every person who ever wore the uniform and protected our great Nation. I thank his family--Betsy, Ashley, Sarah, and Ally--for sharing Tony with all of us. I know how hard it is right now without him, but his legacy goes on, and it looms large. He lives on. No one has forgotten him for a minute. When we go to The American Legion, we all talk about him.”
“He never forgot anyone, and that is why he was such a special man. We all miss him. Tony was instrumental in opening the Sussex County, New Jersey, Veterans Affairs Clinic in 2017, the CBOC. He and I worked side by side, cutting through red tape to get veterans real referrals, real specialists, and real healthcare--healthcare that they earned and deserved. Sadly, Tony passed away in 2020, leaving behind his wife, Betsy; his brilliant daughters, Ashley, Sarah, and Ally; and an incredible legacy of helping those in need. Today's vote on this bill will honor his name and his work at the very clinic he helped to build. I can tell you, Mr. Speaker, he literally helped build it. We sat at a picnic bench right outside the clinic many times talking about how we could make it better and how we could deliver more service to veterans.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank my very good friend from New Jersey as well as my friends on the other side for their support. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 6007. Today, this House will come together and do something simple but important: honor a great American hero. Mr. Speaker, Tony Gallopo, as you have heard, was a brave Navy veteran, vice commander of the New Jersey Department of The American Legion, and [[Page H4473]] commander of American Legion Post 86 in Newton, New Jersey. He spent time in Bergen County and Sussex County. He was a firefighter. He was a man who served and then came back and served more. For years, my good friend did what a lot of people talk about but few actually do. He fought every single day to make sure our veterans got the healthcare they earned and deserved and to make sure they were looked out for.”
“He carried a deep love of New Orleans and its food, culture, and music, and he shared a devotion to the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles with his father and his sons. His story was far too short, but it was, by every measure, an extraordinary one. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the memory of H. Andrew Schwartz, in celebrating a life defined by family, service, and boundless spirit, and in extending our deepest condolences to his wife, Amy, his sons, Benjamin, Eli, and Daniel, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. ____________________”
“His writing appeared in the ``Washington Post'', the ``Washington Times'', and other national newspapers and magazines, and he spent two decades as Chief Communications Officer at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he shaped how vital ideas reached the American public and the world. Yet, Andrew's greatest professional legacy may well be the hundreds of young people he mentored and the countless causes to which he generously gave his time and talents. He believed in lifting others up, and he did so with characteristic energy and warmth. Those who knew Andrew remember a man who was larger than life, vivacious, passionate, and possessed of a joyous laugh that filled every room he entered. He was happiest near the water, whether swimming laps or standing at the ocean's edge.”
“The son of Joseph Schwartz and Shirley Schwartz, Andrew poured himself into the lives of those he loved. He was a proud and deeply involved father during his sons' years at Sidwell Friends School, where he took special joy in Sidwell football, and he leaves a remarkable and lasting legacy through the beautiful lives of his children. A proud graduate of Tulane University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and formed lifelong bonds through Zeta Beta Tau, Andrew went on to earn a master's degree in broadcast journalism and public policy from American University. A lifelong learner with a genuine passion for education, he built a distinguished career at the intersection of journalism, public policy, and communications.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E693] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF H. ANDREW SCHWARTZ ______ HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and enduring legacy of H. Andrew Schwartz of Bethesda, Maryland, a beloved husband, father, and one of Washington's most respected communications professionals, who passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 56. Andrew lived, above all, for his family. He was the devoted husband of Amy Goldberg and the loving father of his three sons, Benjamin, Eli, and Daniel.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E357] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER of new jersey in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I missed the following votes. Had I been present, I would have voted: YES on Roll Call No. 103, and YES on Roll Call No. 104. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E357] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER of new jersey in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I missed the following votes. Had I been present, I would have voted: YES on Roll Call No. 103, and YES on Roll Call No. 104. ____________________”