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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Norcorss, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Improve Oceanographic Research and Education
June 6, 2019
Press Release

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.

Issues: Environment National Security
Norcross Votes to Make It Easier for Workers to Save For Retirement & Make Apprenticeships More Affordable
May 23, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ) voted in favor of H.R. 1994, the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act, which passed the House of Representatives with a 417–3 vote. The SECURE Act expands opportunities for Americans to increase their retirement savings.

Issues: America's Workers Education National Security Seniors
Norcross, Scanlon Tour Boeing Facility, Discuss Future of Army Helicopter Programs
May 7, 2019
Press Release

RIDLEY PARK, PA - U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) - Chair of the House Armed Services' Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces - and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) visited the Boeing production facility in Ridley Park to survey the critical national security programs and advanced manufacturing at the site. They were joined by Dr. Bruce Jette, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, and Lieutenant General James F. Pasquarette, the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff.

Issues: America's Workers National Security
Norcross Tours Picatinny Arsenal, Gets Reassurances Jobs Will Stay in NJ
April 19, 2019
Press Release

WHARTON, NJ - U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) - Chair of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee - today toured Picatinny Arsenal, which plays a key role in developing and supporting the munitions of the U.S. Army and contributes to the state's economy, and received assurances from senior leadership on-site that the Army has no plans to shift Picatinny's critical mission set or high-tech jobs to another location.

Issues: America's Workers National Security
A third USS New Jersey now under construction for 2021 launch
March 27, 2019
In The News

Courier Post. By Carol Comegno

...A third USS New Jersey is under construction at a Virginia shipyard where a ceremonial keel-laying took place Monday.

Issues: National Security
Bipartisan lawmakers demand full Mueller report made public
March 24, 2019
In The News

KYW Newsradio. By Tim Jimenez\

... Lawmakers from opposing parties appear to be in agreement after the release of the Mueller report and subsequent letter from U.S. Attorney General William Barr.

...Democratic New Jersey Rep. Donald Norcross added there are many unanswered questions, and a short summary of the long-detailed investigation is not enough.

...He said Americans paid for it and Congress has already voted unanimously to release it.

Issues: National Security
Norcross Fights to Protect Military Firefighters from Cancer-Related Contaminants
March 21, 2019
Press Release

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – a member of the House Armed Services Committee and Chair of the House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces – announced the Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, which will ensure health tests are conducted for servicemembers who may have been exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – commonly referred to as PFAS.

Issues: America's Workers Health Care National Security
Trump border wall could siphon millions from NJ military construction
March 19, 2019
In The News

Asbury Park Press. By Dan Radel

...A $41 million munitions construction project at Picatinny Arsenal is in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump's push to divert Pentagon funds to build his border wall with Mexico.

Issues: National Security
N.J.'s joint military base may get new protection
March 18, 2019
In The News

NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant

...Legislation setting defense policy for the 12 months beginning Oct. 1 would block the Pentagon from closing military bases, ensuring another year of protection for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

..."Both achievements are critical to our national security, the state's economy and the tens of thousands of military and civilian employees at the base," said Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1st Dist.), another New Jersey freshman member of the committee.

Issues: National Security
Pentagon says N.J. military project could be at risk if money is diverted for border wall
March 18, 2019
In The News

NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant

..."Since the moment President Trump made this unconstitutional power grab, I have said it makes America less safe," said Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st Dist., another member of the House Armed Services Committee.

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Issues: National Security