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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Norcross Legislation Honoring Fallen South Jersey War Hero Clears Final Legislative Hurdle
May 27, 2016
Press Release

Deptford, New Jersey-U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced legislation he authored & introduced in Congress to rename the Deptford, New Jersey Post Office in honor of Army 1st Lt. Salvatore Corma, II has cleared its final legislative hurdle. The bill now heads to the President's desk.

Issues: National Security
U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross & U.S. Senator Cory Booker Meet with Families of the Fallen
May 27, 2016
Press Release

Collingswood, New Jersey-U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today joined U.S. Senator Cory Booker, New Jersey Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt and South Jersey members of American Gold Star Mothers for a pre-Memorial Day roundtable discussion about efforts to honor survivors of those killed in service to the United States.

Issues: National Security
Gabby Giffords, Mark Kelly fight for gun control in N.J.
May 24, 2016
In The News

NJ.com. By Matt Arco

Gabby Giffords, the former congresswoman who has advocated gun reform since her near fatal shooting five years ago, and her husband Mark Kelly returned to New Jersey on Wednesday...

...The Katz Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill hosted the roundtable, which was attended by about 50 people, including U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1st Dist.), Camden Mayor Dana Redd and a handful of state lawmakers.

Issues: National Security
Armed Services Committee approves defense bill without base closures
April 28, 2016
In The News

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

Lawmakers in Congress approved a $610 billion defense policy bill early Thursday that would once again block the Pentagon from moving forward with its request to begin preparations for a new round of base closures...

New Jersey Reps. Tom MacArthur, R-3rd of Toms River, and Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, teamed on the BRAC language to protect Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey's second-largest employer.

Issues: National Security
Norcross Votes to Strengthen U.S. National Security
April 28, 2016
Press Release

Washington, DC, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today affirmed his commitment to U.S. national security during a House Armed Services Committee markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill, which passed on a 60-2 vote out of committee, addresses both the critical needs of our military personnel, providing them the resources they need to keep our nation safe and combat terrorism wherever it lays and advancing defense issues vital to our region.

Issues: America's Workers National Security
Norcross Applauds Passage of Energy Bill
April 20, 2016
Press Release

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today applauded the U.S. Senate's passage of the Energy Policy Modernization Act, a bipartisan measure which included provisions that Norcross introduced through legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives last year.

Issues: America's Workers Environment National Security
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Norcross Legislation Honoring Fallen South Jersey War Hero
April 18, 2016
Press Release

Washington, DC, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to re-name the Deptford, New Jersey Post Office the "First Lieutenant Salvatore S. Corma II Post Office Building."

Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross Urges Colleagues to Close Terror Loophole in U.S. Gun Laws
March 17, 2016
Press Release

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) renewed his call to close a loophole in U.S. law that allows those on the terror watch list to legally purchase firearms, citing national security concerns.

Norcross, a member of the House Budget Committee, introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget urging passage of the Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act.

Issues: National Security
Honor for Fallen South Jersey Hero Passes First Major Hurdle in Congress
March 1, 2016
Press Release

Washington, DC–Legislation authored by Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) to rename the Deptford, New Jersey Post Office in honor of late Army 1st Lt. Salvatore Corma, II passed the House Oversight and Reform Committee today.

Issues: National Security
Joint base competing with 10 other military bases for new tanker planes
January 13, 2016
In The News

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

..."From critical missions ranging from air refueling to natural disaster responses and development of energy projects, our joint base has a vital and evolving role in our national security infrastructure," Norcross said. "Following our successful work on the House Armed Services Committee to retain the KC-10s at the base, I will continue to advocate for JBMDL, ensuring it is selected for the next generation of air refueling tankers, providing a seamless transition from the old to the new."

Issues: National Security