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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A Vote to Protect America
November 19, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted in favor of the SAFE Act of 2015-H.R. 4038, a bipartisan measure in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to tighten background checks and security screenings on those seeking refuge in the United States.

Issues: National Security
A First-Hand Look at U.S. Military Strategy
November 9, 2015
Press Release

Kabul, Afghanistan-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) is in Afghanistan as part of a bipartisan Congressional Delegation visiting the region. Rep. Norcross, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the nearly 7,000 mile journey to examine U.S. military operations in Afghanistan.

Rep. Norcross met with Afghanistan's president, Ashraf Ghani, the country's C.E.O. Abdullah Abdullah, as well as U.S. Ambassador P. Michael McKinley and American troops deployed to the region.

Issues: National Security
A Deal on Defense Plan
November 5, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC- Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which won approval with broad bipartisan support in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Issues: Budget National Security
Defense bill protecting N.J.'s joint military base gets second life
November 4, 2015
In The News

NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant

WASHINGTON -- Legislation that would protect Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and ban taxpayer-financed salutes to U.S. troops is likely to become law as a result of the two-year budget deal between the White House and Congress...

Issues: National Security
House votes to approve defense bill with protections for joint base
November 4, 2015
In The News

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

...Those provisions included language blocking a new round of military base closures, as well as an amendment authored by Reps. Tom MacArthur, R-3rd of Toms River, and Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, protecting the joint base's fleet of KC-10 refueling jets from early retirement.

Issues: National Security
The New Crisis in the Middle East
October 16, 2015
Press Release

Cherry Hill, NJ - Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today issued the following statement about deadly violence against Israeli's:

"The fragile peace in the Middle East has once again been shattered by a new wave of violence. I condemn the attacks against innocent Israeli citizens and holy sites.

Just two short months ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Israel as Congress deliberated another threat to the Middle East and the entire world. The threat of a nuclear armed Iran.

Issues: National Security
Norcross only N.J. Democrat to back defense policy bill
September 30, 2015
In The News

NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant

...WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House on Thursday passed legislation setting defense policy for the next 12 months, protecting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from cuts, and banning the Pentagon from paying for salutes to troops at sporting events.

...The bill passed, 270 to 156, largely along party lines. Only one New Jersey Democrat, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1st Dist.) voted for the legislation.

Issues: National Security
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst protected in defense policy bill
September 29, 2015
In The News

NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant

...Congressional negotiators agreed to include both provisions in the legislation that sets defense policy for the next 12 months. The restriction would be in effect for the next two fiscal years.

..."The base is such an economic driver for the state of New Jersey but most importantly is part of our defense system for the United States," Norcross said.

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Issues: National Security
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst protected in defense policy bill (South Jersey Times)
September 29, 2015
In The News

September 30, 2015 at 5:55 PM

The Pentagon could not close any military bases nor retire the KC-10 aircraft now housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst under legislation heading to the U.S. House and Senate floor.

Congressional negotiators agreed to include both provisions in the legislation that sets defense policy for the next 12 months. The restriction would be in effect for the next two fiscal years.

Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross: "The Iran Deal and Why I Oppose It"
August 19, 2015
Press Release

Cherry Hill, NJ - Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) this evening announced his opposition to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. Speaking before a group of community members at Congregation Sons of Israel in Cherry Hill, Rep. Norcross laid out his reasons to vote against the accord when Congress reconvenes after the August recess.

"Iran must never be allowed to become a nuclear threat to the world. Not today. Not ten or fifteen years from now. Never.

Issues: National Security