Congressman Donald Norcross

Representing the 1st District of New Jersey
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News Releases

Sep 28 2016
Norcross: “The Hugg-Harrison-Glover House links us to our past and we must find ways to preserve the history that helped shape the community we enjoy today.”

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today sent the following letter to the Federal Highway Administration as it relates to historic South Jersey landmark located in Bellmawr, NJ:

Sep 22 2016
Norcross: “This money is a great investment in the futures of the students of South Jersey.”

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $1.1 million U.S. Department of Labor grant for the Housing Authority of the City of Camden for its YouthBuild program.

Sep 21 2016
Norcross: “This funding will help our local researchers break new ground as they work to discover the cause of a disease affecting children & families.”

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $483,000 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant for Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) for Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research as it relates to Mitochondrial Disease.

Sep 20 2016
Norcross: “Our Local Heroes Need to be Equipped with Modern Gear to do Their Jobs Safely.”

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $126,667 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the Laurel Springs, New Jersey Fire Department.

Sep 19 2016

Camden, New Jersey-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today welcomed civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis to Camden, New Jersey for important discussions on gun violence and designating a City property linked to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an historic landmark.

Sep 8 2016
Norcross: “The heroes who protect our communities around the clock need reliable equipment and gear when they rush toward danger.”

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced separate U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) have been awarded to the Audubon Park Fire Department and Collingswood Fire Department to acquire modern equipment for their firefighters.

 

Sep 7 2016
Norcross: “This federal grant will bring on needed personnel to provide the highest level of service to the community when emergencies arise.”

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $5,240,424 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant for the Camden Fire Department. The funds will enable the department to hire 27 full-time firefighters with salary and benefits for the City’s nine fire companies.

Sep 1 2016
Norcross: “With students heading back to school, we need to have a frank discussion about college affordability and identify real solutions for our children and grandchildren.”

Cherry Hill, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today hosted a college affordability roundtable at Cherry Hill High School West, featuring leaders from South Jersey colleges & universities, parents, students, teachers and guidance counselors.

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Aug 31 2016
Norcross: “This funding will inspire engineers of the future to become visionaries and problem-solvers.”

Cherry Hill, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for Rowan University’s College of Engineering to foster a deeper understanding of the impact of engineering solutions on the economy, society, and the environment.

Aug 30 2016
Norcross: “This funding will ensure our veterans get the treatment they’ve earned and deserve.”

Cherry Hill, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $300 million in grants to help very low-income veteran families prevent homelessness.

Among the recipients of the grant award, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, Inc., which will receive $1,299,852.

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