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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New Jersey House Dem opposes Iran deal
August 18, 2015
In The News

The Hill. By Kristina Wong

...Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), a freshman lawmaker from New Jersey, is the latest Democratic member of Congress to oppose the Iran nuclear agreement.

...Norcross came out against the deal late Tuesday, the same day fellow Democrat and New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez came out against the agreement.

..."The Iranian regime is a known sponsor of terrorism that has made no secret of its hatred for both the United States and Israel," Norcross said in a lengthy explanation at the Congregation Sons of Israel in Cherry Hill, N.J.

Issues: National Security
N.J.'s congressional freshmen off to Israel
August 10, 2015
In The News

NJ.com.

...While Congress is out until after Labor Day, freshmen U.S. Reps. Donald Norcross, Tom MacArthur and Bonnie Watson Coleman are visiting Israel.

Issues: National Security
Congressman Norcross Traveling to Israel
August 4, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC - Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced today that he'll soon depart for Israel as part of a working trip that includes a bipartisan delegation of freshman Members of the United States House of Representatives.

Issues: National Security
Booker to hold Iran deal to 'high standard' while N.J. Republicans denounce it
July 13, 2015
In The News

NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant

...Here is how other New Jersey lawmakers viewed the deal:

Issues: National Security
Burlington County's congressional delegation skeptical of Iran accord
July 13, 2015
In The News

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

...Burlington County's congressional delegation may be mixed with two Republicans and one Democrat, but all three representatives reacted with skepticism about the nuclear deal President Barack Obama struck with Iran.

Issues: National Security
Storm damages mount as towns wait for disaster declaration
July 1, 2015
In The News

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky and Todd McHale

...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, said Thursday that he was hopeful a disaster declaration will be issued soon.

..."Meanwhile, I'm in communication with FEMA and our towns working hard on the ground to ensure our community gets the help it needs," Norcross said in a message posted on his congressional Facebook page.

Click here to read the full article.

Issues: Environment National Security
Why the Pentagon's base closures should not affect New Jersey's second-largest employer | Opinion
July 1, 2015
In The News

NJ.com. By Tom MacArthur and Donald Norcross

...As freshman members of Congress from different political parties, we are constantly looking for ways to work together for the betterment of South Jersey.

We are proud to stand together to secure our national defense and to protect New Jersey's second-largest employer, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which is responsible for 105,000 jobs in Southern New Jersey.

In this political climate, we think it's more important than ever to put aside our differences and work together.

Issues: National Security
Congressman Norcross Supports $579 Billion Defense Budget
June 11, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today joined members of both parties to advance a $578.6 billion defense budget that will strengthen our national defense, provide vital resources to the brave men and women serving in our military, and support our veterans. Norcross worked with fellow South Jersey Congressmen and House Armed Services Committee members Frank LoBiondo and Tom MacArthur to win support for critical amendments to the bill that advance the mission of our region's strategic military installations and protect local jobs.

Issues: National Security
Rep. Norcross Fights to Expand Federal Support for Police Body Cameras
June 3, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Donald Norcross championed a successful effort to increase federal funds for police body-worn cameras during debate of H.R. 2578, the FY 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (CJS) bill.

Issues: Budget National Security
Haddon Twp. Fire Department awarded federal grant for equipment
May 26, 2015
In The News

NJ.com. By Alex Young

...Congressman Donald Norcross (D-1) advocated for the grant to help the volunteer department.

"Grants like this are the lifeblood for departments like Haddon Township's," he said in a statement released Wednesday. "This federal grant will allow the men and women of this department to have the most up to date life-saving equipment without having to make harmful budget cuts or add local taxes."

Issues: America's Workers National Security