Budget

As leaders, we must ensure that our nation’s finances are balanced, and that federal spending is sensible. Our government is most effective when it has a budget in place that minds the deficit while funding critical programs. We need to address the national debt by cutting wasteful spending, boosting tax revenue by ensuring the wealthiest pay their fair share, and investing in programs that promote economic growth and create family-sustaining jobs.

 

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Congressman Norcross on Bipartisan Budget Act
October 28, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC- Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted for passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.

"This budget deal is welcome news for working Americans and a victory for the moderate voices in Congress who want to get results. The agreement ensures that we won't soon see another government shutdown or default as some extremists had hoped, so we can instead focus on helping families get ahead in America," said Rep. Norcross.

Issues: Budget
From Community College to Congress
July 9, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC - Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined colleagues from the House of Representatives in Washington, DC today to champion the "Make It In America" campaign.

The multi-pronged jobs initiative, spearheaded by House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), explores investments in America's "workforce of the future" through education and training.

Issues: Budget Education
Menendez, Booker, Norcross, Redd Applaud $2M Grant to Help Camden Youth Prepare for, Find, Keep Jobs
June 30, 2015
Press Release

N.J. – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker, Representative Donald Norcross and Camden Mayor Dana Redd today applauded nearly $2 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to fund a demonstration project focused on providing young people in Camden with occupational and basic skills training, financial literacy and career awareness as well as links to real work experiences.

Issues: Budget
Congressman Norcross Opposes 'Misguided' Fast-Track Bill
June 12, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC – Citing his commitment to job growth, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) railed against legislation that would fast-track a major international trade deal and limit Congress' input on future measures impacting American jobs.

Voting against H.R. 1314, Norcross cited nearly 20,000 jobs lost in his district since NAFTA was enacted in 1994. Any legislation that would limit Congressional input on trade, he said, would be repeating history, a history that has not been kind to American workers.

Issues: Budget
Rep. Norcross Fights to Expand Federal Support for Police Body Cameras
June 3, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Donald Norcross championed a successful effort to increase federal funds for police body-worn cameras during debate of H.R. 2578, the FY 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (CJS) bill.

Issues: Budget National Security
Rep. Norcross Stands Up for NLRB Election Rules, Workers' Rights
March 18, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) addressed the House of Representatives in opposition of a Republican resolution that will undermine fair labor union elections and roll back decades of progress made in workers' rights.

Issues: Budget
Congressman Norcross' Opening Statement: FY16 Budget Resolution Markup
March 17, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross joined his colleagues on the House Budget Committee to markup the FY 2016 Budget Resolution. During his opening statement, Congressman Norcross delivered the following remarks detailing his priorities for the budget:

Issues: Budget