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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Menendez, Norcross Lead Delegation Fight to Protect NJ Military Funding from Being Diverted to Pay for Trump's Wall
March 13, 2019
Press Release

Funding for critical national security missions at JBMDL, Picatinny, 177th Fighter Wing at Atlantic City potentially at stake

NJ delegation overwhelmingly rejects Trump's national emergency declaration

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S.

Issues: National Security
Her grandfather survived a mass shooting. Then she did, too. Now she's a House intern during gun background check vote.
February 26, 2019
In The News

The Philadelphia Inquirer. By Jonathan Tamari

..."As Carly says, mass shootings, gun violence, should not be generational," Norcross said in an interview Tuesday. The connection between Novell and her grandfather "is just eerie when you think about it. But it's almost becoming part of who we are as a country, it happens so often. How wrong is that?"

...Novell said, "I hope it leaves an impact on people because it just really shouldn't happen twice in the same family, or to anyone at all."

Issues: National Security
Norcross Votes to Terminate President Trump's Unlawful Emergency Declaration
February 26, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted to terminate President Trump's unlawful, dangerous emergency declaration that could steal billions from the Department of Defense's military construction funds critical to the security of our nation. The House-passed resolution, H.J. Res. 46, which Norcross co-sponsored, stops the emergency declaration under the authority provided in the National Emergencies Act.

Issues: National Security
Democratic Lawmakers Return from Five-Day Delegation Trip to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador
February 21, 2019
Press Release

Following the President's unlawful national emergency declaration, members visited countries from which majority of migrants arriving at the U.S. Southern border are fleeing

Delegation met with key Central American leaders to discuss ongoing regional efforts to address the root causes of migration

WASHINGTON, DC – Just hours after President Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.

Issues: National Security
Norcross Selected to Chair Largest House Armed Services Subcommittee
January 23, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) was selected by his colleagues to chair the House Armed Services Committee's Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee.

Issues: National Security
Rep. Donald Norcross selected to chair subcommittee overseeing military spending
January 22, 2019
In The News

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

Issues: National Security
Norcross to chair Armed Services subcommittee
January 22, 2019
In The News

New Jersey Globe. By David Wildstein

...Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) will chair the House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee, which positions him as a key advocate for New Jersey's Defense Department facilities.

Issues: Budget National Security
Norcross to Fight for Jobs, Education & Security in 116th Congress
January 15, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) was today re-appointed to serve on the House Committee on Education and Labor and the House Armed Services Committee.

An electrician by trade, Norcross has a long history of fighting for workers in New Jersey.

Issues: America's Workers National Security
Bipartisan Challenge To Possible Trump 'National Emergency' Being Prepared In Congress
January 10, 2019
In The News

Hill Reporter. By Chris Walker

...President Donald Trump inches closer and closer toward possibly declaring an official national emergency in order to secure funds for his border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, lawmakers from both major political parties in Congress are coming together with plans to challenge the move.

Issues: National Security
Lockheed Martin receives $585 million contract to develop Homeland Defense Radar
December 19, 2018
In The News

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, said the contract was welcome news for the region as it will add to the work performed at the site and help ensure high-paying jobs remain there for the foreseeable future.

Issues: National Security