I’ll be a governor who ... expands family leave and Pre-K so it’s universal
I will expand family leave and make pre-K universal.
Occurrences
Evidence
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GovInfo lists H.R. 4418 as introduced July 15, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, with Josh Gottheimer named among cosponsors. The bill text includes Title III, 'Universal Preschool,' appropriating funds for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 and directing payments for state universal preschool services.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 5390, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, as introduced September 16, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, with Josh Gottheimer named among cosponsors. Its stated purpose is 'To provide paid family and medical leave benefits to certain individuals.'
Assessments
The evidence shows Josh Gottheimer cosponsored federal bills in 2025 to create paid family and medical leave benefits and support universal preschool, but both measures were only introduced and referred to committee. There is no evidence that either promised outcome was enacted or otherwise implemented. This qualifies as a serious legislative effort, but not fulfillment of the promise.