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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Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky.
...Norcross, who has advocated for stronger gun control during his two terms in the U.S House, said he wanted to host a conversation about the issue before returning to Congress to continue pressing for safety improvements.
..."No system is foolproof, but I think there's enough common ground so we can all start to make change," Norcross said about improving background checks to make them more comprehensive and required for all gun sales.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). The act, which passed with a 60-1 vote out of Committee, raises wages for our men and women in uniform, improves readiness protocols, and boosts modernization and resiliency efforts.
WASHINGTON, DC – Following the announcement from President Donald Trump that he is pulling the United States out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the below statement:
"Iran must never be allowed to become a nuclear threat to the world. Not now. Not ever. Two years ago, I voted against the JCPOA because it was too narrowly focused and lacked a clear approach on preventing further destabilization in the region.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, serves on both committees and was among the lawmakers who signed the letter. In a statement, he said he would continue to fight any attempt to use impact aid for vouchers.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...MacArthur, R-3rd of Toms River, and Norcross, D-1st of Camden, were both deeply involved in efforts to convince the Air Force to select the joint base for the new tankers. Both cited the importance of the tanker mission in statements applauding the passage of the defense bill.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today issued the following statement on the fiscal year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act:
"This $1.3 trillion budget was negotiated behind closed doors and released at the eleventh hour with no time for real consideration. After five Continuing Resolutions and two government shutdowns, Republicans still waited until the last minute to fund vital programs for South Jersey's families and provide predictability for our nation's military. This is no way to conduct business and the American people deserve better.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Reps. Tom MacArthur and Donald Norcross may disagree on such issues as taxes and health care, but the two congressmen have managed to form a successful partnership in advocating for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
..."In order to maintain the Air Force's continued air mobility superiority, the Department of Defense must have the resources to invest in aerial refueling and strategic military transportation aircraft like the KC-46," the lawmakers wrote.
BLACKWOOD, NJ - As students at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida return to school for the first time since the tragic mass shooting on February 14, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in South Jersey about gun violence.
SNJ Today.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 28th, at Highland Regional High School, Norcross sat down with students, school administrators, chiefs of police, and community leaders from Gloucester and Washington townships to talk about gun violence and gun safety.
...Norcross stated "Simply offering thoughts and prayers after each tragic mass shooting – then doing nothing – means nothing and Americans know it. We need to have open conversations about gun violence in our communities and resolve to take action."
BLACKWOOD, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that seven fire departments, including Fire Districts 2, 4, 5 and 6 in Gloucester Township, the Pine Hill Fire Department, the Lindenwold Fire Department and the Deptford Fire Department, have been awarded a $1,194,313 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG).