National Security

We must do everything we can to ensure service members, veterans, and their families are cared for in return for their service to our country. Proper defense budgeting ensures our soldiers are best equipped to get the job done. Maintaining the readiness of our military also ensures our national defense. Supporting South Jersey’s Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst not only supports our national security needs, but it also employs 44,000 civilians and military personnel.

I also have a personal commitment to the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel, our closest ally in the Middle East and the region’s only democracy. I am proud to serve on the Armed Services Committee to ensure our military, allies, and strategic partners can meet domestic and security threats to our shared democratic values.

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Rep. Norcross Releases Statement on Republicans Putting Politics Over National Security
July 14, 2023
Press Release
Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) released the following statement after voting against the Republican-hijacked National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"I was proud of the overwhelmingly bipartisan NDAA we passed out of committee with 58 votes to 1, which modernized our armed forces, secured the defense supply chain, and invested in our active-duty personnel and military families.
Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross Releases Statement on President Biden's Nomination of Gen. C.Q. Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
June 14, 2023
Press Release

Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) released the following statement on President Biden's nomination of Gen. Charles "C.Q." Brown, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, as the next chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross Applauds DOD for Adopting His Measure to Expand Affordable Childcare for Military Families
March 27, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Norcross (NJ-01) applauded Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the Department of Defense (DoD) today for adopting his measure to expand affordable childcare options and allow military families to access Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross Helps Pass Annual Defense Bill to Support Service Members and National Security
December 16, 2022
In The News

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), chair of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), voted to pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, known as James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The NDAA strengthens U.S. national security by investing in U.S. warfighters and the equipment they rely on, and the American workers who form the backbone of America's national security industrial base.

Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross Helps Pass Annual Defense Bill to Support Service Members and National Security
December 9, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), chair of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), voted to pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, known as James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The NDAA strengthens U.S. national security by investing in U.S. warfighters and the equipment they rely on, and the American workers who form the backbone of America's national security industrial base.

Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross Votes to Pass Public Safety Package
December 8, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted for a package of four public safety bills to prevent gun violence and keep our communities safe.

Issues: National Security
The Geopolitical Importance of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Lawmakers Highlight 'Urgency' To Train Aussie Submariners As AUKUS Celebrates One Year
October 13, 2022
In The News

https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2022/09/lawmakers-highlight-urgency-train-auss…

"Whether you're developing a workforce to build it or those to operate it, the sooner we begin that training pipeline, the better off we will be," Rep. Donald Norcross said.

Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross Votes to Ban Weapons of War from American Streets
July 29, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted to reinstate the Assault Weapons Ban Act, which would ban the sale, import, manufacture, or transfer of certain semi-automatic weapons.

Issues: National Security
U.S.-Israel relationship is critical
July 27, 2022
Op Eds

"Israel holds a special place not only in our nation's network of allies but also in human history. It is a state defined by thousands of years of struggle, the resiliency of its people, and an enduring belief that the unspeakable tragedy of the Holocaust must never happen again. Last month, I went on a bipartisan congressional visit to Israel. The U.S.-Israel relationship is critical to protecting and strengthening democracy and our shared interests in the region," writes Rep. Donald Norcross.

Issues: National Security