Josh Gottheimer

Representative Josh Gottheimer has not been charged with any crimes, nor has he been the subject of any official SEC, DOJ, or House Ethics Committee investigations regarding misconduct. There are no findings of bribery, corruption, or fraud on his record. His career has faced criticism regarding his high volume of stock trading while serving on the House Financial Services and Intelligence Committees. Critics and watchdogs have noted instances of well-timed trades—most notably the sale of Silicon Valley Bank stock one day before its 2023 collapse—and his use of complex call options. Gottheimer maintains that his portfolio is managed by an independent third party with full discretion and that he does not direct individual trades. Regarding formal regulatory compliance, he has one confirmed STOCK Act violation for a late disclosure filing. In 2022, he reported a 2021 transaction regarding Independent Bank Corporation months after the 45-day statutory deadline, a minor infraction typically resulting in a $200 fine. While he publicly pledged in 2022 to establish a blind trust for his assets, he has not yet completed one.