Congressman Donald Norcross

Representing the 1st District of New Jersey
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Sep 9 2021

Norcross, Murphy, & Labor Secretary Walsh Break Ground on the New Jersey Wind Port

"The Alloway Wind Port will create good-paying union jobs and help revitalize local economies. It will secure America’s energy independence while also making our grid more resilient."
Sep 6 2021

Norcross Statement on Labor Day

"On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you to all the men and women who show up each day and put in the work for our communities.”
Issues:
America's Workers
Sep 2 2021

Norcross Votes to Advance NDAA that Supports South Jersey Jobs, Uplift Military Working Families, Bolsters Our Domestic Supply Chain & Keeps America Safe

“Today we put our working families first, especially the millions of military working families that deserve the best from a grateful nation. I am proud to have fought for provisions that make America safer by investing in the American worker."
Issues:
America's Workers, National Security
Aug 31 2021

Norcross Statement on Conclusion of War in Afghanistan

"To the South Jersey families who sacrificed everything to the war in Afghanistan - your service and sacrifice was meaningful, made Americans safer and will not be forgotten."
Issues:
National Security
Aug 24 2021

Norcross Votes to Protect the Right to Vote for All Americans

“This bill honors the legacy of my dear friend John Lewis, who devoted his life to ensuring the sacred right to vote, and all those who sacrificed in this fight. Voting rights aren’t a partisan issue – they must be protected for everyone.”
Aug 23 2021

Norcross, Hoyer & Sherrill Host Roundtable Discussion with Wind Energy Producers, Manufacturers, Local Officials

“The work being done at the Paulsboro Port will enable America’s clean energy future to be built right here in South Jersey, and I thank Majority Leader Hoyer for joining us here today, recognizing our area is becoming one of the premier wind energy hubs in the nation."
Issues:
America's Workers, Environment
Aug 6 2021

Norcross, Reed Demand Upgrades in School Infrastructure to Enhance Safety & Raise Student Achievement

“An investment of at least $100 billion in school facilities will be critical to achieving the full promise of the American Families Plan for our middle and working class communities."
Issues:
Education
Aug 5 2021

Norcross Statement on Passing of Labor Leader Richard Trumka

“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Richard Trumka. I knew and worked with him for over three decades, from his time fighting for the United Mine Workers to his steadfast leadership at the AFL-CIO. His powerful voice and remarkable leadership will be dearly missed. My condolences go to his family, loved ones and all who knew him.”
Issues:
America's Workers
Jul 29 2021

Norcross Applauds Passage of Comprehensive Government Funding Package

“This bill tackles three of my top priorities, creating jobs, expanding opportunity and support for working families. Several key provisions were in today’s package that will benefit South Jersey families, including funding to combat hunger, investment in wind energy and clean drinking water and support for our workers."
Issues:
America's Workers, Environment, Health Care
Jul 23 2021

Norcross Statement on Twelve Years with No Increase to Federal Minimum Wage

"Raising the minimum wage is a crucial step for our economy to truly and equitably build back better.”
Issues:
America's Workers

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In The News

Norcross, Kim to Introduce Bill Linking Veterans With Trade Apprenticeships

Nov 7, 2019 In The News
Norcross, Kim to Introduce Bill Linking Veterans With Trade Apprenticeships

Courier-Post. By Phaedra Trethan

...The BRAVE Act — Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education — will be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives next week, said Norcross, a former electrician and vocal proponent of skilled trades training.

North Camden Infrastructure Improvements Target Streets, Sewers, Water

Nov 4, 2019 In The News
North Camden Infrastructure Improvements Target Streets, Sewers, Water

Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan

"Cobblestones are the original speed bumps," joked U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, "brought over from the Old Country."

Norcross Amendment Would Increase Access to On-Campus Child Care

Oct 31, 2019 In The News
Norcross Amendment Would Increase Access to On-Campus Child Care

NJBiz. By NJBiz Staff

On Wednesday, an amendment by U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, to the College Affordability Act to expand child care services for parents enrolled in college was approved by the House Education and Labor Committee.

Norcross Among Congressional Group Proposing Major Move on College Debt, Affordability

Oct 21, 2019 In The News
Norcross Among Congressional Group Proposing Major Move on College Debt, Affordability

NJ Spotlight. By John Reitmeyer

Undertaking a major rewrite of the Higher Education Act is one way to address concerns about college affordability and student debt, according to a group of federal lawmakers that includes a congressman from South Jersey.

Reps. Norcross, Kim Assigned to Negotiate National Defense Bill

Sep 18, 2019 In The News
Reps. Norcross, Kim Assigned to Negotiate National Defense Bill

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

New Jersey Democrats Donald Norcross and Andy Kim were tapped to join a conference of lawmakers from the U.S. House and Senate that will seek to negotiate a new defense policy bill.

Sherrill, Kim, Norcross Slam Trump Over Military Spending Diversion To Fund Border Wall

Sep 4, 2019 In The News
Sherrill, Kim, Norcross Slam Trump Over Military Spending Diversion To Fund Border Wall

New Jersey Globe. By Nikita Biryukov

Though New Jersey avoided losing any projects as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to divert cash from military installations to fund a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, New Jersey’s members on the House Armed Services Committee aren’t pleased with the move.

Labor Day Message

Aug 29, 2019 In The News
Labor Day Message
My top priority in Congress is fighting for working families and, for me, that fight includes more than visiting job sites for photo ops. In just the past few months, I’ve voted to raise the federal minimum wage, move the needle on equal pay for women and help protect pensions.
Issues:
America's Workers

Can a New NAFTA Agreement Work for Workers?

Aug 18, 2019 In The News
Can a New NAFTA Agreement Work for Workers?

South Jersey Times Opinion Editorial.
By Donald Norcross

Issues:
America's Workers

Let me be clear. This is about America’s gun violence epidemic.

Aug 11, 2019 In The News
Let me be clear. This is about America’s gun violence epidemic.
Republicans in Congress and the Trump Administration react to each mass shooting and instances of homegrown terror by choosing to ignore our country’s gun problem.
Issues:
National Security

We must continue to invest in N.J.'s military installations

Jul 22, 2019 In The News
We must continue to invest in N.J.'s military installations
Our bases employ 70,000 residents both directly and indirectly. Our communities are made stronger by our military families, and local economies are made stronger by them, too.
Issues:
National Security

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