Environment
We have a responsibility to our communities and our children to guarantee an environment that is clean and sustainable. This responsibility also presents opportunities to create jobs and grow our economy by inventing in, manufacturing, and installing clean energy technology and other sustainable solutions here in South Jersey, including offshore wind and solar. Environmentally sustainable policies and investments in renewable energy will create jones, reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil, and help address climate change.
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CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in announcing that the City of Camden and Cooper's Ferry Partnership, Inc. have been selected to receive $799,451 to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program. In addition, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority will receive $800,000 to support cleanup activities throughout the state, and the City of Jersey City will receive $500,000.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted for the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act, H.R. 1941, which blocks new offshore drilling along the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines. The bill is a direct rejection of the Trump Administration's attempts to open new leasing in vulnerable American waters.
PENNSAUKEN, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined New Jersey environmental leaders, business owners and public officials to call for enhanced electric vehicle infrastructure. At an event at the Camden County Boathouse, which is home to an electric vehicle charging station, Environment New Jersey and Jersey Renews showcased electric vehicles.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and House Armed Services Committee – voted in favor of H.R. 3055, a "minibus" package that contains five Fiscal Year 2020 bills that fund federal departments and agencies including those related to military construction, veterans, transportation, commerce, justice, science, agriculture, interior, environment and housing.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) joined Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) in introducing the bipartisan National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Reauthorization Act. The legislation will strengthen the program through enhanced resourcing and improved oversight.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) joined Congressmen Bill Keating (D-MA), Joseph Kennedy III (D-MA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) and A. Donald McEachin (D-VA) in reintroducing the Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act, legislation to educate and train a new generation of American offshore wind workers.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross released the below statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which recommits America to the Paris Climate Agreement and lays the groundwork for further climate action.
"By withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement in 2017, our country wrongfully prioritized corporate polluters over the health and well-being of our children and grandchildren. We must follow sound science, embrace global cooperation and build a 21st century clean-energy economy.
The Intelligencer. By Kyle Bagenstose
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross has introduced a bill to provide blood testing for military firefighters who were potentially exposed on the job to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl subtances, or PFAS. Meanwhile, his colleague in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, is pushing for the Department of Defense to release documents pertaining to an alleged effort to influence an upcoming PFAS policy decision by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Intelligencer. By Kyle Bagenstose
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross has introduced a bill to provide blood testing for military firefighters who were potentially exposed on the job to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl subtances, or PFAS. Meanwhile, his colleague in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, is pushing for the Department of Defense to release documents pertaining to an alleged effort to influence an upcoming PFAS policy decision by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
..."We've seen tremendous job growth in Camden, along with major improvements to city schools, parks and public safety – and now we're bringing home a clean-energy investment that will make our city even more resilient," Norcross said. "As a former electrician, I've long-been pushing my colleagues to focus on and invest in American infrastructure projects, specifically involving our Grid. This opportunity to have a new renewable energy source in Camden will help our local economy, our environment and our residents."