Congressman Donald Norcross

Representing the 1st District of New Jersey
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Sep 28 2021

Norcross Announces $4 Million for Acenda Health for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

“I have long applauded Acenda for their commitment to providing crucial services for members of our community impacted by mental health and substance use disorders, and I am happy to have supported this funding that will help so many.”
Issues:
Disease of Addiction, Health Care
Sep 27 2021

Norcross Announces $15.8 Million for Low-Income Housing for the Elderly in South Jersey

“This vital funding will help to ensure our elderly residents not only have an affordable and safe place to call home but will also ensure they have access to transportation and health-related services."
Issues:
Seniors
Sep 24 2021

Norcross Statement on a Woman’s Right to Choose

“Today I voted to protect reproductive health for all women in America. Republicans in Congress and state legislatures across the country continue to wage a war against women’s health. 2021 is on track to be the worst year for women’s health rights since 1973 – the year Roe v. Wade established a constitutional right to basic reproductive health care for every woman in every state."
Issues:
Health Care
Sep 23 2021

Norcross Statement on House Passage of FY22 National Defense Authorization Act

“This NDAA represents a commitment to our nation’s security, the servicemembers of the U.S. Armed Forces, and those who supply the equipment and systems that keep them safe."
Issues:
National Security
Sep 23 2021

Norcross Announces $12.4 Million for Coriell Institute for Prestigious Cancer Research Grant

“South Jersey continues to develop as a center for world-class medical research, and the Coriell Institute is leading the way with important initiatives to cure and prevent disease."
Issues:
Education
Sep 16 2021

Norcross Secures Key Provision to Hold Insurers Accountable for Failing to Meet Mental Health Parity Standards

“This bill empowers the Department of Labor to investigate and fine insurers offering federally regulated health plans if they violate the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Our nation has seen a surge in mental health crises due to the stress, anxiety, and isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Sep 14 2021

Norcross Announces $300K for Smart Grid Workforce Education at Rowan University

"This funding will train engineering students for the future and equip them to join a workforce that evolves alongside modern technology.”
Sep 13 2021

Norcross Touts Historic Investments in Child Care, Education, Job Training for South Jersey

“By advancing important provisions of the Build Back Better Act, we laid a clear path to make historic investments in affordable child care and higher education, strengthening our public schools, securing good-paying jobs for workers, reducing child hunger, and ensuring mental health parity."
Sep 10 2021

Rep. Norcross Votes to Invest $761 Billion in Families, Workers, and Mental Health as Part of Education and Labor Committee Reconciliation Package

“Today, I was proud to vote to advance the Build Back Better Act that increases opportunity for students, families, and workers. We laid a clear path to make historic investments in affordable child care and higher education, strengthening our public schools, securing good-paying jobs for workers, reducing child hunger, and ensuring mental health parity."
Issues:
America's Workers, Education
Sep 9 2021

Norcross Votes to Advance Science, Space and Technology Committee’s Provisions of the Build Back Better Act, Including Historic Investments to Combat Climate Change

"This bill also provides much needed investment for domestic manufacturing and for first responders, like firefighters, who often find themselves on the frontline of the climate crisis.”
Issues:
America's Workers, Environment

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In The News

Registered apprenticeships: The foundation America needs

May 20, 2021 In The News
Registered apprenticeships: The foundation America needs

By Rep. Donald Norcross

Issues:
America's Workers, Education

The first step to build back better: Give America a raise

Feb 9, 2021 In The News
The first step to build back better: Give America a raise

By Rep. Donald Norcross

Issues:
America's Workers

Norcross: $600M shipbuilding contract will support 1,200 jobs

Jan 23, 2021 In The News
Norcross: $600M shipbuilding contract will support 1,200 jobs

By: Jim Walsh

A federal agency has authorized a $600 million shipbuilding contract expected to support about 1,200 jobs in the South Jersey-Philadelphia area, authorities say.

Issues:
America's Workers, National Security

‘Buy American’ reforms strike the right balance

Sep 30, 2020 In The News
‘Buy American’ reforms strike the right balance

Buy American Opinion Editorial.

By: Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. John Garamendi, Rep. Jackie Speier, Bob Martinez, and George Williams

Issues:
America's Workers, National Security

Congressman Norcross talks coronavirus with healthcare leaders

Mar 18, 2020 In The News
Congressman Norcross talks coronavirus with healthcare leaders

Congressman Donald Norcross has been meeting with constituents across South Jersey, as well as the leaders of the region's healthcare organizations. His conversation with Virtua Health President and CEO Dennis Pullin can be found on the Here For Good podcast.

Affordable child care a must for N.J.’s student-parents | Opinion

Feb 27, 2020 In The News
Affordable child care a must for N.J.’s student-parents | Opinion

By Donald Norcross

As a young, single father working in construction, I struggled to find quality child care with flexible hours that worked with my schedule. It was hard to locate affordable, accessible child care 40 years ago — and it’s nearly impossible for many parents today.

Issues:
America's Workers, Education

Statements on the Impeachment of President Donald Trump

Jan 31, 2020 In The News
Statements on the Impeachment of President Donald Trump

New Jersey Globe. By David Wildstein

Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden)

"Today’s events are a solemn reminder of our duty as Americans to protect the great democracy that our founders built.

New Jersey Congressman Pushing For Better Security At Religious Sites Amid Increase In Anti-Semitism In US

Jan 23, 2020 In The News
New Jersey Congressman Pushing For Better Security At Religious Sites Amid Increase In Anti-Semitism In US

CBS Philly. By Cleve Bryan

New Jersey Congressman Donald Norcross is among those pushing for better security at religious sites like churches and synagogues. When Joan Kaplon takes her granddaughter to preschool at the Katz Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill, she can’t help but worry for her safety.

NJ Lawmakers Offer Support for Troops After Iran Missile Attack

Jan 8, 2020 In The News
NJ Lawmakers Offer Support for Troops After Iran Missile Attack

WPG Talk Radio. By Dan Alexander

Most in New Jersey's congressional delegation temporarily tempered their criticism of President Donald Trump and offered support for U.S. troops apparently targeted by Iran in a missile attack by Iran on Tuesday night.

Norcross Opposes NJ Bid to Postpone Minimum Wage Increase

Nov 12, 2019 In The News
Norcross Opposes NJ Bid to Postpone Minimum Wage Increase

New Jersey Globe. By David Wildstein

Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) told the New Jersey Legislature that he opposed a bill to delay planned minimum wage increases, calling the premise of the proposal “illogical.”

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